The Wine Tribe

It all started with a dinner party. You know, the kind our parents used to have. The six of us sat under the shade of our giant tree. Each couple brought a bottle of wine, and a discussion about the amazing attributes of wine ensued. It was so enjoyable we immediately made plans for our next gathering. Years later we still meet once a month for a friendly wine competition. It has evolved . . . now we create gourmet meals and pair it with some of the most incredible wine I've ever tasted.

Monday, November 20, 2017

Island Bocadillos (Bites) at the Gilbert's house

We'd just come back from Isla Mujeres and were crazy about their Tikinxic! This local recipe for fish is amazing. Obviously I couldn't quit match it, but I gave it my best shot.

Aperitivos:
Guacamole
Shrimp Salsa
Tortilla Chips
Mango and Pineapple with Chili Powder

Cena:
Tikinxic Fish Street Tacos and Spicy Mango Slaw
Sliced Mango

Dulces:
Paletas

The wine was a Malbec. I don't remember who brought what, but the 2012 Kaiken Ultra won, The 2012 Lambert Bridge came in second and the 2015 Layer Cake came in third. It just goes to show you that Argentina knows how to make malbec!

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Shetler's; Cold International Supper

I'm late on posting for the Wine Tribe! This dinner party was at the Gilbert cabin, but it was the Shetler's turn. The temps are usually high in the summer, so Mark planned a cold, refreshing meal. Of course that meant it was cool that weekend.

Appetizers (Italy)
Crostini with three spreads
~Olive and Caper
~Almond Tomato Parmesan
~Fig Rosemary

Gazpacho (Spain)

Carrot Slaw (Asia)

Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich (India)

Frozen Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Banana Loaf

They called for a red blend. We won with a Calaveras 2014 Blend from Allegorie, The Wades came in second with a 2015 Seven Deadly Red, the Shetlers came in third with a 2014 blend by Brandlin called Prince & Pedro. Over the weekend we polished off a few bottles.