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