You may remember wine extraordinaire, Clarisse from The Right Blend, when she was featured a few weeks ago as one of our Goddesses of the Week. Well, we have had the ultimate pleasure of working with Clarisse on a recent dinner and wanted to share her suggestions and the delightful array of unique services, all revolving around wine pairing and education, that The Right Blend offers.
The Menu:
Mixed Green Salad
Lamb Curry
Basmati Rice – Couscous with Vegetables
Grilled Peppers, Zucchini, Red Onions
Naan Bread – Chutneys
Mini Carrot Cakes
Mmm…if that doesn’t already have your mouth watering, here’s the wine pairings she suggested to really highlight the flavors of the meal!
Pair the Lamb Curry with a Southern Rhone wine, specifically Chateauneuf du Pape. Clarisse suggested the Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape 2006 because “it has herbal and floral nuances with deep red fruit preserve flavors which will all go well with the dish.”
For dessert, she recommended a dry Riesling. “It will pair nicely with the carrot cake to enhance the sweetness of the frosting and not overpower the dessert. Both will find their place.” Her suggestion – Dr. Heyden Spatlese Dry Riesling 2009 – which is rich on the palate with a crisp finish.
Clarisse’s advice helped add the final polish to our dinner and let us offer sophisticated wine options that served to highlight the meal. It was fun and super easy to work with her and I recommend perusing her services below to educate yourself more about wonderful wines!
Have we whet your appetite? To find suggestions for your next dinner, check out her Food & Wine Pairing advice on her website.
PAIRING MENU SERVICE FOR EVENT PLANNERS:
Your chef has created a mouth-watering menu. You have a list of several stunning wines to consider, so how will you determine which wine pairs best with the pâté and which wine makes the peach cobbler sing? For caterers and event planners, The Right Blend offers this unique pairing service with a 48- to 72-hour turnaround
CORPORATE EDUCATIONAL SERIES:
The Right Blend will come to you and, in a fun and informative series of presentations and tastings, teach you and your team how to be smart about wine selections. Discover the differences between expensive wines (bad for expense accounts) and great wines (true values). Learn how to impress an important client by speaking the sommelier’s language, navigating the wine list, and selecting the bottle that says, “We appreciate your business.”
PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS:
The Right Blend specializes in personalized events. That means we will sit down with you, get to know you, and help you put together the party that reflects your interests, personality, and budget.
Next party, invite along The Right Blend they’ll teach you a few new things about your favorite wines and expose you to some surprises, then you can put your new knowledge and experience into play as the party continues.
LARGE EVENTS:
When your special event needs to be extraordinary, call on the wine and party experts at The Right Blend. From the milestone birthday or anniversary to the destination wedding in Wine Country, from the intimate wine-pairing dinner to the spirited gathering of near, dear, and friends-of-friends, we are here to help you create a memorable event that is customized for you. Elegant or casual, traditional or avant-garde, always tasteful. We will work with you to put together The Right Blend of elements to make your celebration as unique and unforgettable as you are
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