Seventh 2008 Tasters Guild Event

 CRUISING THE MEDITERRANEAN
Annual Food for All Seasons Picnic
Featuring the Mediterranean Wine Selections of
Ann Arbor's Own U.S. Wine Imports

at Island Park, Island Drive off Maiden Lane,, Ann Arbor

TUESDAY,    JULY 15 ;    6:30 pm

 
Map of Island Park, Ann Arbor, MI

When you’ve been in the wine business as long as I have, it comes as no surprise when a customer evolves into a supplier. Importers like J. C. Mathes and Steve Grant. Winemakers like Clay Thompson and Bill Hatcher. It’s flattering to realize that I’ve supplied part of the inspiration. And the beat goes on. Willie Newman’s bought vineyard land in Paso Robles. And last year Jon Bullock started U.S. Wine Imports, based right here in town. Since the fall, I’ve featured a number of Jon’s wines on Wine Club sales, including the latest one. Jon’s asked me if he could be part of a Tasters Guild program, and right away I thought of the picnic. His portfolio is heavy in wines from Mediterranean Spain and France, and from central Italy. Toni Benjamin of Food For All Seasons loves to prepare foods inspired by these regions, so we have a hand-in-glove fit.

Here's the MENU and WINE LIST:

Housemade Salsas with Tortilla Chips
Guacamole
Queso Fondito
PENEDES GRAN RESERVA EXTRA BRUT CAVA

Steamed Mussels with Prosciutto
07 EMILIA ORTRUGO VIVACE, SANTA GIUSTINA

Duo of Summer Paste Amalfi Coast Style: One with Fresh Organic  “Tomatini” and Basil
and the other with  Local Organic Green Tomatoes
07 TOSCANA CHARDONNAY-PINOT GRIGIO MONTEPETRI, PASOLINI

Grilled Mahi on a Bed of Local Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Fresh Herbs
and topped with a Smoked Tomato and Red Pepper Coulis
06 PENEDES TEMPRANILLO, BODEGAS ROQUETA

Basque Style Chicken
04 GUTTURNIO VILLA SOLDATI, SANTA GIUSTINA

Slow Roasted Seasoned Black Beans
Stewed Lamb Shank Barcelona Style with Oranges and Olives served on Polenta
05 PRIORAT, SANGENIS I VAQUE

Fresh Blueberry Crostata with Lemoncello Cream
07 MOSCATO D’ASTI, OLIM BAUDA

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PLEASE NOTE: refunds cannot be guaranteed without at least 48 hours' notice of cancellation.