We started with cheeses, cornichons, seasonal fruit, and a baked brie en crout with strawberries. This was served with D'Vine's Yellow Rose, a peach flavored Chardonnay. Very nice with this particular appetizer, though, with something else it might have been too sweet.
Shortly after we had arrived and started to pick up our appetizer, Maureen and John also arrived, so we all got out ap together. Next was served a roasted butternut squash soup which was surprisingly sweet. With this we had an unoaked Chardonnay which went perfectly.
Our conversation centered on our travels--Maureen and John had recently returned from Israel, but we soon learned that they have been all over the world (Maureen not as much as John who travels for work, but still...) and had wonderful stories to tell.
Next was served a rosemary garlic pork tenderloin with which we had a choice of Pink Vine (a dry blush, which TR and I had) or their Merlot (which both John and Maureen enjoyed.) I don't think anything would have had trouble complementing that pork, which was tender and very tasty.
Last we were served a decadent chocolate bourbon pecan pie--rich and smooth. With it there was Uva Rossa (a full-bodied Sangiovese) which surprised me how well it complemented the sweetness of the dessert.
We had taken some nonperishable food with us for the Grapevine food pantry, and, as a "thank you" were given 50% off all wines. Naturally, TR and I walked off with a case. John and Maureen took advantage of the sale as well.
A great time was had by all....
Stock picture....I wish that looked like me.
