Summer Solstice June 18, 2016

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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: 
  1. Jardin 2014 Sauvignon Blanc ($15.95 - #663302) – grassy, green pea and asparagus.
  2. CMS 2015 Sauvignon Blanc ($22.95 - #008680) – flinty minerality, asparagus and iceberg lettuce.
  3. Familia Garces Silva 2013 Boya Pinot Noir ($14.95 - #444711) – Chile
#2 was everyone's favourite and paired with the fish, it was yummy.

Comments

Julie said…
Such a delicious meal!
I would buy the Boya pinot again, I liked it with the fish, makes for a totally different taste... want to try it again with other spicy meals.

Thanks Anna!

June 19, 2016 at 5:49 PM
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