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On Saturday July 6, 2019 a group of like-minded, wine loving friends gathered for an in-home tutored wine and food pairing evening. Paul Chesser and Eric Stork of Pointe-Claire had been the successful bidders for this event which was donated by @carlknowswine. Proceeds of the auction, held on New Year’s Eve, were donated to the Lakeshore Hospital Foundation to continue their wonderful work.

The evening was a complete success. Shucker Scott ensured plenty of oysters were available for all to enjoy. Un-Official photog Sheila captured the evening’s events for posterity.

Paul and his wife Catherine Grace were wonderful hosts and prepared an amazing menu for all to enjoy. The wines, sourced from the local SAQ, were a complete success. What a terrific evening!!

Carl (centre) with hosts Catherine Grace and Paul Chesser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch Carl open a Stelvin Closure with panache!!

 

Shucker Steve hard at work!!

Menu and Wine Pairing

Reception

Zonin Prosecco Cuvée 1821

Oysters on the half shell

Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet, Les Pins de Camille, 2018

 Caprese Salad

Château Vignelaure Rosé, AOC Coteau Aix-en-Provence, 2018

 Antipasti Platter

La Monacesca Verdicchio di Matelica, 2016

And

Sirocco Nero D’Avola/Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, DOC Sicily

Penne with shrimp in an arrabiata sauce

Sunnycliff Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Australia (Opimian Wine Club)

Or

Réserve de la Chèvre Noire, AOC Bourgogne, 2014, Boisseaux-Estivant

Seared Sesame Tuna and Filet Mignon

Vignoble du Reveur, Vibration, 2017, AOC Alsace

And

Château Lamartine Cuvée Particulière 2015, AOC Cahors

 Cheese Cake

Vignoble du Marathonien Vendange tardive 2016

 Afters

Carpineto Chianti-Classico, 2017

And

Château Canet, AC Minervois, 2016 (Opimian Wine Club)

 

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