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It’s a Dominican Thing
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Sunday September 21, 2008 |
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We all enjoyed a delicious Dominican feast with plenty of wine. Everyone had a fantastic time. All the wines were supplied by Palm Bay International.
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TastersGuildNY It’s a Dominican Thing Wine Dinner |
Full Retail Price $ |
Reception: Lunetta Italian Prosecco
A lively and refreshing Sparkling welcoming us to the dinner.
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$12.00 |
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Appetizer: Sampler Platter (A Bit of Everything)
Pasteles en hoja/ mixed plantains & roots Pattie stuffed with pork Alitas de amor /Wings of love
Bollitos de yuca/ cassava roll
Torrejas de bacalao/cod fish fritters
Empanadas/stuffed chicken or beef pastries
Kipes/ground beef & wheat roll
Queso frito / fried Dominican cheese
Croquetas de platano maduro / sweet plantain & beef croquettes
Salentein Reserve Malbec 2006 from Argentina
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MontGras Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008 from Chile
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Salentein Reserve Malbec 2006 from Argentina
and/or
MontGras Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008 from Chile
Both wines were a perfect match with the variety of flavors of the appetizers.
The Malbec a purple intense wine, with aromas of ripe plums, a touch of cherry and a touch of mint; accompanied by spice and tobacco. Its mouth-feel is very sweet and round. This complex Malbec offered flavors of ripe red berries, and sweet tannins and has a very long finish.
The Sauvignon Blanc displayed hints of fig, grass, lime and chalk, with a moderately rich, mineral finish.
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$13.00 |
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Salad:
Ensalada de la casa/House salad (cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, onions, vinaigrette dressing)
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Drunken Tomatoes - Seasoned tomatoes with goat cheese
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| Entree: Choice of |
Angus steak with sautéed onions and peppers
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Santa Rita Pehuen Carmenere 2004 from Chile
Intense and deep with a rich crimson red color, with a complex bouquet of fresh black fruit and spice notes. Potent and concentrated while maintaining its elegance and richness, it is a flavorful and persistent wine that went well with the steak. |
$55.00 |
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| Shrimp in coconut sauce |
Santa Rita Floresta Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
Pale straw color, with citrus notes, of jasmine, ripe kiwis and gooseberries. Elegant and concentrated, with crisp, zesty acidity highlighting freshness and fruit. Excellent partner with the Shrimp. |
$23.00 |
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| Dessert: |
| Bread Pudding (served warm with coconut, Grand Marnier sauce) |
Petalo, II Vino dell’Amore
This fresh and fragrant Sparkling Moscato with a delicious sweet taste has the delicate perfume of roses on the nose and was the perfect accompaniment with the dessert, marking the end of a delightful dinner.
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$15.00 |
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Coffee or Ginger Tea
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