MAPLEICIOUS Wine Club January 23, 2016!
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