Local Event
Cost: Members $99, Non-Members $119
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Our featured wines are Azevedo from an estate dating back to the eleventh century located in the top-quality commune for white wine production in Vinho Verde. And Casa Ferreirinha, the Douro Valley’s pioneer, and the region’s most iconic house. Casa Ferrierinha has carried the torch for creative, quality winemaking with great ageing potential since the 1950’s. Our Port wines are from the house of Ferreira, the first Portuguese-owned Port house, dating from 1751, remaining a benchmark for quality. And the House of Sandeman, one of the best-selling Port brands in the world.
Reception –
Azevedo Loureiro Alvarinho ’18 Wine Enthusiast Best Buy
1st course-
Baby Scallops poached in Butter and Chardonnay, dry vermouth, fennel and chili grilled zucchini over fresh fettuccine
Silk and Spice Off-dry white blend and
Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos dry white blend ’17 Wine Spectator 90 pts. Smart Buy
2nd course-
Pan seared Petit Tender, Roasted Rose trumpet mushrooms Cabernet Beef jus
Casa Ferreirinha Callabriga dry red blend ’20 James Suckling 91 pts., Wine Spectator 92 pts., Wine Enthusiast 92 pts.
and Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande dry, oaked red blend ’20 James Suckling 90 pts.
3rd course –
Chestnut mousse swirled with chocolate and port wine reduction in a vanilla infused pastry tartlet
Ferreira D’Antonia Reserva Tawny Port and Sandeman LBV Ruby Port ’18 Wine Enthusiast 91 pts., James Suckling 93 pts.
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AWS Denver
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