Ottawa Women's Wine Club: VINO VIXENS!

Host : Anna Attendees: Jacquie, Reem, Julie, Andrea, special guest, Marisa!  The peonies won centre stage.   This is the pinot noir we didn't get to in case  any of you want to try it. G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir   Pinot Noir VINTAGES#: 258673 $19.95 Theme : Pinot Noir vs Sauvignon Blanc - white or red wine with fish ? The consensus was white. Appetizer : Chickpea Shawarma Dip  http://minimalistbaker.com/chickpea-shawarma-dip/ Paired with :  Rustenberg 2015 Petit Verdot Rosé  ($13.95 - #451773) – raspberry, cranberry, watermelon, sweet mid with nice berry finish. Main Course: Cedar plank smoked Icelandic cod with cilantro/lime/ chilli butter.  http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/04/grilling-planked-whitefish-with-cilantro-lime-recipe.html. Grilled crispy tofu with cilantro walnut pesto. Side dish: ratatouille (recipe images attached), ciabatta baguette. Wines in order:   Jardin 2014 Sauvignon Blanc ($15.95 - #663

Date : January 23, 2016 Theme : Maple - a wintery welcome to the new year! Host : Julie Attendees : Andrea, Anna, Carm, Melissa, Jacquie, Reem, Tayisa, Shereen Sparkling Maple sap (http://treewell.ca/) Comments: Unfortunately not a hit, Carm liked it, but majority found it a bit watery, but might be nice with a bit of rum or whiskey mixed in! Starters :  Cheese: Oka, Maple Goat cheese, marble  Crackers / fruit nut crisps, grapes  Arugula salad w strawberries, goat cheese, red onion, dressing (oil, balsamic, maple syrup) Wine pairing:  50 Degree Riesling Trocken, Henkell & Co. Germany Vintages 424523, $15.95   Comments : Liked by all, nice amount of sweetness, good match with the salad Main : Maple chicken curry served over penne  Wine pairing:  Pfaff Pinot Gris Alsace LCBO 362087, $15.95 Comments : with a sweeter curry, they recommend off-dry riesling or pinot gris. This one seemed to be a perfect match, particularl