Wine and Crepes: Sweet and Savory

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Saturday February 26, 2010 - Anna's Place

I struggle with trying to find a good food and wine match. So I decided this time around to consult the Food and Drink online for some ideas. The website has a fantastic search engine: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?action=search&language=1&recipeType=1
All the recipes and pairings are from the LCBO's magazine. All the wines chosen for this night are from the LCBO and are always carried.

Lobster Tarragon Crepes
 Holiiday 2007
Wine Pairing: VILLA MARIA PRIVATE BIN SAUVIGNON BLANC LCBO 426601 $15.95
Link to the recipe: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?language=EN&recipeType=1&action=recipe&recipeID=3540

Crepes with Chicken and Asian Greens
Spring 2006
Wine Pairing: BEND IN THE RIVER LCBO 501080 $10.95
Link to the recipe: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?language=EN&recipeType=1&action=recipe&recipeID=2570

Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Spring 2005
Note: This recipe is actually and sandwich but I carried the filling over into a crepe.
Wine Pairing: JEANJEAN SYRAH ROSE VDP LCBO 355347 $9.95
TRIUS CABERNET FRANC VQA LCBO 587964 $14.95
Link to recipe: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?language=EN&recipeType=1&action=recipe&recipeID=1724

Wine notes: I believe that the favourite of the night was the Germany Riesling, "Bend in the River". Great value and very tasty with the spiciness of the Asian stir fry.

Dessert
Chocolate Orange Crepes
Spring 2006
Aperitif pairing: Grand Marnier $44.45
Link to recipe: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?language=EN&recipeType=1&action=recipe&recipeID=2568


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