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)