Photo Challenge Day # 355

Day # 355



Tonight we attended a wine tasting event. Hosted by North Vines (craft wine making)/Caribou Brewmasters and Expedia Cruiseshipcenters held at The Twisted Cork. 

Going to a wine tasting event like this was a first for me. I am always curious about different wines and pairing them with food, plus not knowing anything about going on a cruise, I thought, " what the hey, a learning experience with wine and food"….I am in!!

Our first wine came from Australia: 

Rosemount Estate
Shiraz Cabernet, Australia
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The Rosemount Estate wine was served with a Kobe Beef sliders. I loved the size of these sliders! I would make these if I was doing a party/ gathering at home! 

Our Second pairing came from Argentina: 

Finca Los Primos
Chardonnay
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This Chardonnay was served with Thai Curry Shrimp. I  like this wine and I would try and find this wine at the local store.

The next wine and food pairing came from Spain: 

Solaz
Tempranillo  Cabernet
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The Tempranillo Cabernet was served with a dish called "Spanish Breakfast".This dish was made with olives, pickled peppers and almonds. I could see this dish served with cheese, homemade crusty bread, some fruit, and sunshine on the deck. ( I loved this dish!)

The last wine we tried is from Italy: 

Kris
Pinot Grigio
Italy
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The Kris was served with a Chili Chicken dish. I must admit Pinot Grigio is one of my favourite wines, and I really love this chicken dish. But, the wine and the Chili Chicken just didn't match to me…both great but not together…(my opinion and taste buds) 

It was a great evening with a slide show of the different countries, there was lots of laughter, I enjoyed the tasting of food and wine. It was a challenge trying to snap okay pictures with my cell phone. 

I did learn a little about Cruises….not sure if I am ready yet…temping idea… there are other things  and places I need to go and do first, and a cruise ship just does not travel there ! lol 

Wine tasting?? I would go and do this again….or ….. pick up a couple of bottles and do one  here…. 

See you tomorrow with Day # 356! 

Jewels