Wine Tasting Dinner

Dominick's Wine Tasting Dinner

We had an enjoyable evening out last night at Dominick's for another of their fantastic wine tasting dinners.  We do enjoy attending these every chance that we get, and Dominick's usually has one about every three months or so.  The food was not from their usual menu, it was prepared specially for this event.  Let me tell you it really was fantastic and very delicious.  I especially enjoyed the King Prawns and the Angus Steak.  The wine featured was from famous golf legend, Greg Norman Estates.  The best wine for me was the Petite Sirah, a very good wine!..(you can read info about it below)  I really enjoy good eats like this, pure joy and satisfaction for the taste buds, it's fine cuisine indeed.  Food and wine, that's my kind of good time!  Also our friends were a blast to be with, lots of laughs and many cheers with clinks of the glasses! I even won a bottle of wine!

Food, Fun and Friends!

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A few photos of the fun!

Me, Susan, and Joan - Ladies having a good time!  

I like Susan's shirt. "Age gets better with Wine"!  

Greg, Chuck, and Marty - Our Guys/Dates having a great time too!

Cheers & Smiles!...and giggles too!

Yay! I won a bottle of Wine!
Susan and I, so nicely doing the wine presentation!
Actually I won a different bottle of wine, but with a little begging (and a pouty lip face) I persuaded a nice fella that had won this one to trade with me, because this was my favorite wine of the evening!  Win Win!..or Wine Wine!! *giggles*

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The info below is from our invitation!

The Menu

FIRST COURSE

Tempura Jumbo King Prawns

over edamame-napa cabbage slaw with avocado-wasabi aioli. Greg Norman Chardonnay, Aus. The Greg Norman Estates 2009 Chardonnay is pale straw in color with a vibrant green hue. The nose is dominated by ripe stone fruit, mandarin peel and lifted spice. This wine is bright and lively on the palate, with notes of fleshy peach, mandarin peel and fresh vanilla cream. The wine finishes with crisp lemon zest acidity, giving it incredible length.

SECOND COURSE

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Roulade

Stuffed with figs, roasted peppers, spinach and goat cheese with marble potatoes and dark cherry-cocoa jus. Greg Norman Pinot Noir, Ca. The Greg Norman Estates 2010 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir has lifted aromas of straw-berry, black cherry and subtle earthy notes of crushed bay leaf and mushroom. The aromas lead to a flavorful, fruit-forward palate with distinct cherry, raspberry and baking spice flavors. The juicy palate is highlighted by vanilla notes and a touch of cardamom. This well balanced wine is smooth, offers bright acidity and has a lingering finish.

THIRD COURSE

Wood Grilled Angus Flat Iron Steak

over truffled mac & cheese, confit tomatoes and summer leeks with silky bone marrow butter. Greg Norman Petite Sirah, Ca. The 2008 Greg Norman Estates Petite Sirah is an inky, dark garnet color – beautiful in the glass. The wine’s bright aromas of violets and blackberries invite from the glass immediately. The palate is luscious with flavors of ripe blackberry and plum and notes of spice and roasted coffee. This rich and well structured wine has nicely integrated velvet tannins that provide a smooth and lengthy finish.

FOURTH COURSE

Pan Seared Australian Filet

over whipped celeriac, ruby port braised criminis, ginged baby french beans with sticky shallot sauce. Greg Norman Cabernet Merlot, Aus. The Greg Norman Estates 2009 Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a dark crimson color with garnet red hues. On the nose black currant fruit is prominent but hints of lavender add complexity. The palate is soft and inviting and the medium bodied wine has generous flavors of cranberry, cherry, mulberry and plum. Fine, soft tannins make this classic wine blend easy to sip. The focused linear structure creates good length and plush, ripe berry flavors linger on the finish.

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Had a great time with great friends, food and wine!...

~Tammy~