This wine tasting was an awesome time with roommates and friends. I look forward to making this an ongoing tradition whenever we are all able to get together.
The night started off with a dope pairing of a Villebois Sauvignon Blanc and a light cranberry cheese on garlic herb crackers:
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This pairing went well together. The sweetness of the cranberry in the cheese went well with the wine, a more bold, old world flavor. The contrast was very appealing to the taste buds.
The main course consisted of a pan fried ribeye, mashed potatoes, and seasoned asparagus. Of the wines we tried, my favorite pairing with the steak was a nice 2012 JC van Staden Zinfandel:
This wine was the first I have had from Lodi, California. It paired well with the steak because it had a very good balance of spicy and sweet. I also tried a Shiraz with the steak, but it was too bitter in my opinion.
A friend also brought over some London Broil, which we tried with a 2012 Sangiovese Negroamaro from Italy. Others weren't fans of the pairing, but I thought it was delightful. The wine was on the spicy/bitter side, which I loved with the flavors of the grilled beef:
This was my first experience with wine and food pairings. The knowledge I have gained over the course of this semester really helped to form my opinions. I hope to continue exploring the wine world as I age, developing my pallet, and experiencing new and exciting styles!
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