Keep Your Eyes open for these upcoming Events


Check out what is happening October 27th! It's a field trip!
More Info to Come, just starting to gather info now. Plan is to rent a van and have it tote us around, stopping at Tequesta Brewing Company, Bx Beer Depot, World of Beers, Due South and do tastings at each location. Like I say, I am just starting to do the legwork now, so just save the date now.wine-making state.
Let me know as soon as you know you are interested so I can plan accordingly
the cost of this event will be in the range of $30-$35. Purchasing beer at the stops will not be included so that you can budget your flights or single pints for yourself. Your price will include a delicious "lining your bellies" lunch at the Serenity Garden Tea House and your transportation for the day. Timeline and More to come

Monday, November 29, 2010

2010 October Pairing Beer - American craft- and home brews

This pairing was held at the Bx Beer Depot in Lake Worth.  They are a home brewing store which features craft beers for your drinking pleasure as well as classes and supplies so you can make your own beer, lager, ale and the list goes on.


The Depot hosted a delicious feast.  LeBeau and Coreen selected the beers and provided the ingredients for Corey's amazing brisket and Thai Chicken Curry.  Coreen and Lebeau also provided herbed goat cheese and smoked cheeses.  Roast chicken rounded out the savory selections.  Joy made pumpkin bread while Cheryl brought her homemade Cheesecake.  I loved the cherry topping!  Sally and Corey supplemented Lebeau's beer talk with information specific to the beers we were tasting.  Craig gave an awesome tutorial on home brewing and made us all excited to taste what he's got brewing!  If you love the pictures then thank Michelle.  She is the official camera phone photographer.
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2010 September Pairings South American Whites





The Wine

Anakena Late Harvest 2008 from Chile
Anakena Sauvignon 2009 Blanc from Chile
Chalton Reserva Chardonay 2009 from Patagonia, Argentina
Ropiteau Pinot Noir 2009 from France
Anakena Ona Reisling/Viogner/Chardonay 2009 from Chile
Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros Torrontes - 2009 from Uraguay







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2010 August Pairings ---Sparkling Wines

Attendees: Coreen Gottschalk, S. LeBeau Kpadenou, Andy Segaloff, Dorothy Segaloff, Deb Knepp, Michelle Getty, Barry Imhoff, Kristina, Adriel Wright, Lorie Glass, Joy Dietz, Arlene Dietz, Cat Wofford and Mame Burkett (click on Attendee List for more pictures from the pairing)

The Wines

Blanc de Blanc - Charles De Fere $12
Blind Tasting Zinfandel - Sobon Estate $13
Prosecco - Santi Nello - $15
Cava - Conde de Caralt - $9
Shiraz - The Chook - $17
Riesling - Deinhard - Lila -$13
Lemongrass Infused Riondo Prosecco



Now For The Food
Click here for full recipes of the paired food 


Peach Salsa

Parmesan and Garlic Popcorn

Truffle Popcorn - Cat will probably give us the recipe if we ask nicely

Stuffed Mushrooms

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

Bacon Wrapped Figs

Ceviche 

Shrimp and Chutney - Charles will probably give us the recipe if we ask nicely

Polenta, Sausage and Veggies - Deb will probably give us the recipe if we ask nicely

Strawberries and Grapes

Chocolate Filled Croissants


2010 pairings for January through July

January - Pinot Noir
February - Cordials
March - Cab vs. Merlot
April - Sangria
May - 
June - Albarino/Vino Verde
July - Blind and structured tasting

2009 Year of Pairings

January - Viognier
February - Ports
March - Meade
April - Red and White Bordeaux 
May - Red vs. White Varietal
June - Wedding Wines with Jamey
July - Sauvignon Blanc/Prosecco
August - Field Trip to Lakeridge Winery
September -
October - Beer Oktoberfest and  5 course dinner pairing
November - Thanksgiving at Andy's
December - 

2008 Our Inaugural Year of Pairings

January - Riesling/Sauvignon Blanc
February - Sparkling 
March - Sangiovese/Chianti/Tempranillo 
April - Cabarnet Sauvignon
May - Sake
June - Sangria/Glass Painting
July - 
August -
September -
October - Beer with Weare
November - Pinot Noir  
December - Social/Party