Ottawa Women's Wine Club: VINO VIXENS!

Saturday November 18th Wine Club @ Shereen's Guests: Anna, Andrea, Julie, Tayisa, Carmela (for a quick hello), Reem, and special guest Cecilia! Menu:   Charcuterie board  Minty, and carrot, pistachio & feta salad (recipe: http://bit.ly/2zWijjl) Moroccan vegetable couscous (recipe: http://armagazine.com/2zjXbnP) Beef shami kebab chicken tandoori pieces with tomato chutney (from Ariana Kebab house) Marrakesh sundae  (recipe: http://bit.ly/2zUAHcc) Wines:  Hinterland, Whitecap 2016 - PEC (paired with charcuterie) Ara Pathway, Sauvignon Blank - NZ (paired with meal) - this was the winner of the night, everyone seemed to love this one, including me who is not a fan of most white wines. $14.95 Storia Antica Valpolicella, Ripasso - this was also a hit for a light easy but tasty red. $17.95 Hacienda Valvares, Rioja - also another winner that most really enjoyed. A little spicy and heavier than the ripasso. $18.95. Joseph Cattin Alsace, Riesling - this was a

Carmie's Wine Club inspired by the K.I.S.S. principle..." K eep I t S imple, S weetie"  Feb. 25, 2017 Menu Assortment of cheese, nuts, olives, cured meats Broccoli and pistachio soup Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Ravioli with squash filling, served with homemade tomato sauce Red Lobster cheese biscuits Dessert...can't remember what it was! I think chocolate was involved. Wines Lily Sparkling Wine VQA $16.95 Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella $22.95 Gruner Veltliner Kremstal (weingut) $16.95 Peppoli Chianti Classico $19.95

Date : April 29, 2017 Theme : Japanese Host : Julie Attendees : Andrea, Anna, Melissa, Jacquie, Reem, Tayisa, Sheree     Starters :  Sushi: Vegetable Spring rolls and California rolls Edamame Wine pairing:  Hakutsuru SAKE Comments : Paired well with the sushi, happy to say we tried it, but overall not a big hit! Loosen Bros. Dr. L Sparkling Riesling Vintages # 296095 $14.95 Light & fruity – I loved this one, and thought it paired really well with the sushi. Would buy again. Lady Bug Malivoire 2016 Rosé VQA Niagara - $16.95 Comments:    A big let down, tasted sour, and didn’t pair well with the appetizers at all. (Although before I bash the wine, I should consider maybe this bottle was off ??) Main : Spring salad with MISO dressing Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki Salmon Vegetable stir-fry with tofu Japanese Rice Wine pairing:  Pfaff Pinot Gris Alsace LCBO 362087, $16.95 Comments : I just realized I bought this for a prev