The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star.
- Leonardo da Vinci
August 2009
Riedel Wine Dinner
presented by STLwinegirl and Designing Chefs
Wednesday August 19, 2009
Eden Seminary's Schroer Commons
$125 per guest
Includes 3 piece Riedel "Sommelier Series" glassware, demonstration,
7 wines and a three course dinner.
Upon Arrival:
Stuffed Dates with Toasted Almonds and Goat Cheese
Crostini with Brie Cheese & Plum Basil Relish
Blue Cheese Pistachio Grapes
2007 Four Graces Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Riedel Glassware Seminar:
Montrachet Glass ~ 2006 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay
Burgundy Glass ~ 2006 Hartford Court Land's Edge Pinot Noir
Bordeaux Glass ~ 2005 Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon
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Three Course Wine Dinner:
Montrachet Poached Halibut with a Mango Fennel Salad
Hawaiian Black Sea Salt & Agrumato Citrus Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2006 Verget Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru ?"Les Chenevottes?"
Côte de Beaune, France
Smokey Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Black Currant Gastrique
Summer Tomato Stack
Sweet Corn and Savory Potato Hash
2003 Gaja DaGromis Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert
Chocolate Pate with Peanut Butter Powder and Concord Grape Sauce
2003 El Cipres "Antiguo" Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
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In Home Tasting
June 2009
Summer Afternoon with the Ladies
Tasting and Food Pairing:
Tres Pinos
(blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer)
Brie, Apple and Bacon Tartlets
St. Supery Virtu
(White Meritage)
Langoustine with Summer "Salsa"
(cherry tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, avocado, basil, corn, lime)
Hahn Merlot
BBQ Pulled Pork with Pineapple and Melted Smoked Fontina
on a Sage Cornbread "Muffin"
Hope Estate Shiraz
(Pink Awareness in honor of Komen Race for a Cure that morning)
Beef Wellington "Tarts"
with Tarragon Aioli
Prosecco
Black Pepper Strawberries with Mascarpone Cheese
on Olive Oil Pound Cake drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
“It was fantastic. You really made some of the girls that were timid very comfortable and changed their minds on many things. I think it was perfect....”
~Kelly
"I can't wait to come to another party! You were so helpful! We had a great time AND you the food was excellent!"
~Mindy
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Pre~Mother's Day Wine Tasting
May 2009
A celebration of "mom-dom" with a tasting of
sparkling wines, rosés, summer whites and more...
Paired hors d'oeuvres including a cheese and chocolate tasting
"I LOVED our tasting... there was not one single thing that could have made it more special."
~Kelly
"I loved the event today, Angie really knows her stuff! The food was delicious and the wine was excellent too,
interesting pairings of food and wine, a fun time! "
~Peggy
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Wedding Shower
April 2009
Theme ~ "Green Wines"
Discussion of the levels of eco-friendly wines
Sparkling ~ Made with Organic Grapes
Rosé ~ Cerified Organic
Sauvignon Blanc ~ Biodynamic Production
Montepulciano d'Abruzzi ~ Certified Organic
Meritage ~ Sustainable/SIP Certified Farming
"Thanks again for a great party! Everyone had a great time and they are still talking about it.
In fact, all the St. Louis folks snapped up your business cards so you will be hearing from them soon!
If anyone doubts how fun your events are, I'd be happy to set them straight."
~ Jennifer
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In Home Tasting
February 2009
Theme ~ Old World vs. New World
Introduction and question session
Presentation on proper glassware
Review of the Old World/New World basics
Tasting and Food Pairing:
Spanish Sparkling
Spanish chorizo and melted Manchego cheese pita
Deviled eggs with spinach, bacon, dill and chives
German Gewurztraminer
Potato latke topped with fresh smoked Missouri trout (caught by dad), applesauce and creme fraiche
French Vouvray
Brie en Croute
(puff pastry filled with brie, fig preserves and toasted almonds)
Italian Barbera D'Alba
Truffle and pancetta flatbread
French red from Languedoc
Braised beef "au poivre"
Tawny Port
Mom's Originals
(pretzels wrapped in caramel, dipped in chocolate)
The guests were also told to bring a bottle of wine that they had never tasted before
and each botlle was discussed and guests could taste the ones they were interested in.
There was also a blind tasting set up to "test" the guests on what they had learned on Old vs. New.
They had to guess which was the European and which was the domestic of the same varietal.
A gift basket was given to the winner!
“I had fun – Good job & we will be spreading the word!”
~ Lisa
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Charity Event and Tasting
Valentine's Day 2009
Knights of Columbus
Complimentary Cocktail Hour Tasting of Four Wines
Sauvignon Blanc ~ South Africa
Chardonnay ~ Central Coast, California
Syrah ~ Napa River, California
Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Sonoma, California
Wines available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle
“Thank you so much for helping make our Knights of Columbus Valentine’s Day a huge success. It was not easy to set up and execute a wine tasting for 230 people, but you did it! I have received nothing but positive feed back on your wines, your wine knowledge, and you. It was a wonderful party and having the STL Wine Girl there pushed the evening over the top.”
~ The Knights of Columbus FR Jeremiah Murphy Council 6435
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Wine List Creation and Cellar Organization
October 2008
The Willows at Brooking Park
Initial Wine Tasting with Residents
Tasting and Creation of Wine List ~ 40-50 bottle selection
Grand opening event ~ approximately 400 guests
Continuing review and updating of list options
“Angela, Just a quick note to tell you how totally awesome your presentation was. The residents were just blown away! …it all worked out beautifully … I look forward to having you again, I hope that you will consider a return visit. Thank you again!”
~ Activites Director, The Willows at Brooking Park
“You opened my eyes to new and different wines. I also never realized how much of a difference it makes what food you eat with the wine you drink. Thank you for teaching me something new.”
~Resident, The Willows at Brooking Park
