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JAPANESE wine club at Julie's - KANPAI!

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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