Sunday, May 16, 2010

Wine tasting


Recently I attended a wine tasting in Newport RI hosted by The Pier restaurant featuring Rodney Strong California Vineyards and their recently acquired Davis Bynam wines, which I especially enjoyed...... a great reasonably priced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir you will definitely want to try when considering pairings for your event.

Tasting Notes:
Chardonnay style: full bodied, with crisp acidity and bright, refreshing fruit.



Pairings: savory seafood, grilled fish, light-sauce pastas, grilled chicken, crab cakes, soft to medium cheeses, fruit plates, salads.

Pinot Noir style: Rich and soft, with well focused fruit and balanced acidity. 


Pairings: Grilled salmon or tuna, grilled portobello mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, herb lamb shanks, glazed ham, spinach salad, medium to sharp cheese.