Shetler’s House, Mexican-Italian Fusion

I was pretty excited about this party when I heard it would be Mexican and Italian food and a Super Tuscan tasting! I wasn't disappointed.

Appetizers

Lemon Basil Guacamole on Crostini

Sundried Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Parmesan Quesadillas with Italian Salsa Verde

Refried Cannellini Beans with Blue Corn Chips

Italian Sausage Stuffed Anaheim Chiles

Soup

Tortilla Wedding Soup

Main Course

Carne Asada Lasagna

Chicken Mole Penne

Italian Squash with Cilantro Sauce

Dessert

Panettone Tres Leches with Cajeta Mascarpone Cream

Super Tuscan Wine

First Place:  Wade’s Luce 2007, Toscana. Started off good with balanced spice. Maintained its flavor and complexity to the end.

Second: Shetler’s Regina Di Renieri, Toscana. Started off bold and was my favorite. It softened considerably with decanting and slid into second place by the end of the meal.

Third: Gilberts Le Difese, 2013, Toscana. Started off soft and smooth with delicate notes of berry. Lost all structure and immediately became flavorless.

Dinner at the Wade's

FROM LAND TO SEA

LET'S GATHER AND TASTE
Brie en Croute with Apple Compote
Caramelized Pecans with Bleu Cheese

OF THE SOIL
Mixed Greens with Bosc Pears, Gorgonzola and Walnuts

FROM THE PASTURE and SEA
American Wagyu Beef with Gremolata and Balsamic Reduction

Wild Alaskan Salmon Wellington
Roasted Carrots

THE SWEET LIFE
Farmhouse Pecan Pie
Fresh Coffee

The wine competition was a blend. We brought a rowdy Potty Mouth (2013) from Twisted Oak, The Shetler's brought Justification (2013) by Justin, and The Wade's brought Cuvee 2740 (2012) by Skinner. All three were excellent, all paired well. It was a tough competition. The Skinner won the night and the Wade's went home with the coveted medallion.