Moroccan & Middle Eastern Menu paired with some hits!

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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 light and tasty white that was served too late in the meal to be properly appreciated (at this point everything was tasting the same!). $15.95

 Poggio alTufo Rompicollo Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon - Not sure if anyone enjoyed this one. $19.95

 Pelee Island Lola, Blush Sparkling VQA - this was served with dessert and it was a light fruity and fresh bubbly that went well with the dessert. I purchased it because I liked the label! #honest #pretty $14.95





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