November's Wine Club was a Success! Again!

The theme of the November wine Club was Champagne... We tasted 10 champagne and sparkling Wines, from an awful champagne Rose to Dom Perignon... Interestingly enough, the Moet & Chandon White Star is still an old favorite, follow closely by the ever so traditional Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and the D.P. ... Well reviewed were the Kirkland brand at $20, and the domestic Piper-Sonoma. Fun was the main staple of the night and Jayson and Jules's hospitality was splendid... that sheppard's pie certainly warmed our souls and bodies after the tasting...

Rodney Strong Winemaker's dinner

The Cork Dork wanted to combine delightful Californian wines and stunting French accentuated food!
Here is what the menu looked like:

Reception
Kir Royal
Assorted Chilled Protein-rich Canapés:
Seared Sushi-grade Tuna on Romaine Spears
With a Wasabi Sauce droplet
Grilled Atlantic Salmon on Cucumber Cups
With Dill dressing
Chicken Bites in Cherry Tomatoes
With Pomery Mustard

First Course
Rodney Strong Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill 2004
Escargot A La Bourguignonne
Traditional Herbed Garlic Butter

Entrée
Rodney Strong Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River 2005
Grilled Duck Breast Medallions
Cherry Infused Pinot Noir Reduction
Sunburst Squash, Grape Tomatoes, Baby Bell Pepper and Fingerling Potatoes

Salad
Rodney Strong Cabernet, Alexander’s Crown Single vineyard, 2001
Tossed Boston Lettuce and Camembert
Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette with Toasted Almonds

Dessert
Bananas Foster
Flambé tableside


Coffee…

Just see some pictures to get an idea...

Women & Wine

Hello Women of the Wine Club - Looking to see if there is any interest in having a little Vino / Shopping trip in the month of December. Since we won't be doing a tasting as a club in December the blogette is doing a Straw Pole Vote to see if anyone has any time for an escapade to one of the nearby shopping malls. We could start with a glass of wine or a cocktail of your choice and then fan out to the stores. Post a comment with a YEY or NEY as I know its a busy month...just throwing it out there!