Amarjeet Kaur Rahsi

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FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Starters…….. Chicken Liver Pate – Fleurie Domaine de Poncereau 2002, (Food and Wine

Harmony, Faculty notes)

What is chicken liver pate ?

It is a cold starter which is a puree of trimmed chicken liver, onion, garlic, thyme, bayleaf and then is refrigerated and served with crisp toast.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chicken-liver-pate-march-2007

Why this wine?

It is a red wine which is very popular with bright cherry fruit flavor which goes very well with a garlic onion taste, as it balances the taste with its sweetness, ( Johnson & Robinson, 2007).

Pairing of Chicken liver pate with Fleurie Domaine de Poncereau 2002http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/bkrOYXeqIrE563uyXzSZ5A/l

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Starters………. Steak Tartar - Hermitage 1999 ,(Food and Wine Harmony, Faculty

notes).

What is a steak tartar?

A steak is made of mince beef and with served with tartar sauce poured over it. This sauce is made up of mayonnaise as a base sauce with capers and parsley.

http://www.cuisine-french.com/cgi/mdc/l/en/recettes/steak_tartare.html

Why this wine?

This wine is very rich and concentrated with the aromas of cassis, smoke spring flowers, and a slight undertone of cedar. A perfect balance between rich tannins and crisp acidity ,(Food and Wine Harmony, Faculty notes)

Pairing Steak Tartar with Hermitage 1999

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Some more starters…….. Lyonnais Onion Soup –Alsace Pinot Gris- Domaine Ostertag Pinot

Gris Barriques 750ml 2005, (Roux, 2005).

Onion Tart – Alsace Pinot Blanc, (Larousse, 2001).

Macaroni and cheese – Chardonnay Forman 2005. The fruitiness of this wine brings a refreshing quality, while the acidity

cleanses the palate. And chardonnay has enough body to stand up to the richness of the dish.

Pairing of Lyonnais Onion Soup and Alsace Pinot Gris

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Entree Ratatouille – Domaine Olivier d’ Auge L’Arcanelle Rose 1999,

( Johnson & Robinson, 2007).

What is Ratatouille? It is an eggplant preparation with a tangy taste and is made by arranging

the slices of egg plant, tomatoes, zucchini, red/yellow bell pepper in a baking dish.

Why this wine? Fascinating rose hip and strawberry fruit over an earthy palate with a crisp

pushing through and plenty of zippy raspberry acidity.

Entrée …… Risotto in White sauce– Pinot Grigio, Chianti, La Mancha wines (Spanish Reds),

(Larousse, 2001) and Ca Del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Annamaria Clementi DOCG 1993, (Food and Wine Harmony, Faculty notes)

What is risotto in white sauce?

Risotto is a dish of short grained rice which is cooked in creamy rich white sauce.

Why this wine?

The acidity if the wine is in perfect equilibrium and the aromas aroused by the bouquet ( fruits, flowers, vanilla), are reinforced by the taste.

Pairing of Risotto with truffles and Pinot Grigiohttp://www.winedin.com/risotto

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Entrée ……. Chicken with a cream and mushroom sauce – Domaine Sipp Mack’s

Grand Cru Rosacker – Hunawihr,

What is chicken with cream and mushroom sauce?

It is sauted chicken in cream and mushroom sauce which has a base of Bechamel sauce.

Why this wine?

It is a Riesling which is dry and very intense. With age it reveals mineral flavors and great finesse.

Main course……… Lamb Curry – Spanish Rioja, Bodegas Domec “ Marques de Arienzo

Gran Reserva” Rioja 1996, (Food and Wine Harmony, Faculty notes)

What is lamb curry?

It is a basically a lamb stew, spicy in nature

Why this wine?

Has a good grip on meat, and ripe acids extend the fruit.

Pairing lamb curry with Bodegas Domec “ Marques de Arienzo Gran Reserva” Rioja 1996.

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Main course…. Roast Chicken – Arbor Mist Sangria Zinfandel 750ML, (Larousse,

2001).

Why this wine?

Has a refreshing tats of cherries and citrus fruits which goes well with roast chicken.

Pairing of Roast chicken with Zinfandelhttp://www.thevillagevintner.com/upload/ALGONQUIN/bottles/Blush.jpg

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Main course Seared Curried Scallops with Zucchini - Trimbach Reserve Pinot

Gris 2005, http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Seared-Curried-Scallop

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What is Seared curried Scallops with Zucchini?

It is a spicy preparation of scallops which are seared and cooked with zucchini.

Why this wine?

Pinot Gris makes wines that are medium bodied, well balanced and with nice floral aromas.

Seared Curried Scallops with Zucchini - Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris 2005, http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Seared-Curried-Scallops-with-Zucchini-103814

Dessert…….. Rich almond and butter cake with Rasberries and clotted cream –

these cakes can be served warm

-Champagne Rose, Barsac, (Roux , 2005).

Lemon pie – Ice wine, Gold Seal Vidal Niagara Peninsula Ontario, Premium Selection 1999,(Roux , 2005).

Crème brulee –Muscat based vins doux naturels, Muscat de Rivesaltes, (Larousse, 2001).

Pairing of Lemon pie with Canadian Ice wine

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Referencing Naudin et al., 2001, “Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine”, 2nd edition, Octopus Publishing

Group Limited, London. Roux.M, 2005, “ Matching food & wine”, Orion House, London. Food and Wine Harmony, Faculty notes, year 3. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Seared-Curried-Scallops-wit

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