The 3 Party Amigos

Q: How can I put together a swank dinner party in two days or less?

A: Invite two Spaniards and one French citizen with a bubbly personality

The nice thing about wine is that it can easily class-up any party.  You just have to invite the right vine friends.  Even if you’re on a budget, you can still dazzle ‘em. 

Starters:
Charles de Fère Brut Tradition (sparkling Chardonnay) $10 paired with:

• Southwestern pumpkin soup (make the soup one day in advance if possible - you’ll get fuller, more complex flavors)
• Field green salad with cherry tomatoes and sliced gala apples (boysenberry-Anjou pear vinegar vinaigrette with sesame seeds)

The Main Event:
Finca Luzon Altos de Luzon 2001 (D.O. Jumilla; Monastrell [AKA Mourvèdre], Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo) $17 paired with:

• Stephen’s very easy & very tasty braised beef ribs over buttered egg noodles
• Warm, crusty bread for sponging up rib sauce

The Most Important Pairing - The Chef’s Portion
Caño Toro Tinta de Toro 2001 (D.O. Toro; Tempranillo [AKA Tinta de Toro] & Garnacha) $10:

• Used in the rib recipe
• A vital component for keeping the chef happy and kitchen running smoothly

Voila! Killer dinner party.

Comments

[stephen]

Hey Beau, thanks for the link! Sounds like a party I'd like to go to...

[beau]

We should do a virtual wine pairing dinner sometime..
That might be fun.