TRADER JOE'S SESSION
A success! May 12, 2010
Appetizers:
- wasabi peas
- hummus, red pepper and spicy
- pimento cheese
- pizza, cheese and caramelized onion
- cheeses, assorted goat
- cheddar cheese, jam and crackers
- salami
- spanakopita, mushroom and spinach and feta
- arancini bites, rice and cheese poppers :)
- cake love cake by laura andersen
Here is the wine, in the order consumed:
Grape, Producer, Location, Vintage
- Malbec, Santa Julia, Mendoza - Argentina, 2009
- Aglianico, Epicuro, Beneventano - Italy, 2008
- Nebbiolo, La Loggia, Barbaresco - Piemonte - Italy, 2006
- Syrah, Trader Joe's Coastal, Central Coast - California, 2007
- Sauvignon Blanc, (120) Santa Rita, Valle Central - Chile, 2009
- Riesling, the Little Penguin, South Eastern Australia, 2008
- Sauvignon Blanc - Pinot Grigio - Muscat Canelli - Chardonnay blend (Synergy Blanc), Novella, Paso Robles - California, 2008
- Lambrusco (white), Le Grotte, Emilia-Romana - Italy, NV (non-vintage)
my favorites:
ReplyDeletethe arancini bites and the barbaresco! so fun to see you all last night!
kb
my favorite red:
ReplyDeleteI must admit I'm quite a big fan of red, so I would say I really liked the Malbec, Nebbiolo, Syrah. The Aglianico was a bit too sweet for me. But I do like Epicuro's other reds.
my favorite white:
Riesling
my favorite app:
Pimento Cheese. I've just become a fan of pimento cheese and am excited to know TJ's makes an awesome one!
As my DC winos know, I am a big fan of sweet and fruity wines. Thus, I was very surprised that 2 of my 3 favorites were reds-- the Anglianico (Epicuro) and the Syrah. For some reason, I had always steered clear of Syrah's, but I now know how rich in fruit they can be. I also loved the Lambrusco (not surprising)-- I think it's a great summer wine and I love the bubbles!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite wines were the Barbaresco (ummm YUM!) and the Malbec. My Sauv Blanc smelled like manure!
As for food, I think the mushroom spanakopita was my favorite...
Excited for the next meeting in June!