St. Patrick's Day Wine Tasting

[Barbara_Roy]

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Join us for a neighborhood wine tasting hosted by Susan Blackburn on March 17th. And, yes. it is true that Ireland is not a country which has had much success in the world of wine, they ferment meade, not quite the same, but there are wineries all over the world with Celtic origins, so we are taking this opportunity to enjoy the grape with friends and toast the Irish at the same time.

Susan lives at 201 S. Willomet. The evening begins at 7 pm for a brief meet and greet, then the official tasting starts at 7:30. This gives you an opportunity to start off your evening and leaves plenty of time to hit the pubs and continue the celebration of the wearing of the green.

Please rsvp in this thread if you plan on attending and if you know what varietal of wine you will be bringing, post that as well. Remember, space is limited. The wine tasting is best with 24 guests, although 1 or 2 more may squeeze in. So, sign up early, as the tastings often become “fully subscribed”. Here’s how it works. Each couple, or pair of neighbors who have teamed up, brings a bottle of wine and a bite to eat that complements the wine. As the night progresses, you will introduce yourselves, your wine and your food and we eat and drink one wine and one food item at a time until we are all full and happy! It is perfectly acceptable to come alone with your wine and food, more wine for the rest of us.

What type of wine? Anything works. Winos range from aficionados to novice wine drinkers. There is no snobbery. Bring something special or something you just found at the store. While we all enjoy tasting the nice stuff, we also appreciate finding new inexpensive and accessible wines. On any given night, there is a wide range of wines, including whites, reds, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.

What type of food? Again, whatever you like! While some people take the opportunity to flex their kitchen skills, it is perfectly fine to bring something store bought or simply prepared at home. Don’t let the cooking keep you away. Just have fun with it. Some tips: Bring enough for about 24 tastes. If your food requires a utensil, plate or toothpick to serve, bring what you need (don’t count on the host having enough utensils or plates). Also, don’t count on the host for any special equipment. You should be able to warm your dish in the oven or microwave, but because of the number of dishes, do not plan to cook your dish at the host’s home.

If you have any questions you can email b.a.roy@sbcglobal.net for more information or call Barbara directly at 214.942.4043. We hope to see you all on the 17th. Let's keep the camaraderie building toward the wonderful Night in the Heights, a great neighborhood event in April.

[Teri_Curro]

Michael and I will be there. Not sure what we are bringing yet, but we'll make sure it's green.

[Barbara_Roy]

More Kale balls perchance?

[Barbara_Roy]

Kathi and Ish are leaning toward a champagne, Russ Aikman is bringing a dessert and leaning toward a port, and Pierre and I are attending leaning toward we have no idea so far. John Wheat Gibson is bring a red. Let's see what the rest of you are bringing.

[Meredith_Stegall]

We're in and bringing a red with Guinness chocolate cheesecake.

[Michele_Colbert]

I'm in - and since I actually AM IRISH all 365 days of the year, I am going to bring corned beef. But no idea on the varietal yet.

[Barbara_Roy]

Leslie and Dallas will be attending the tasting as our guests.

[Barbara_Roy]

Cora and Jeff are coming, as well as Sandi Adams.

[Barbara_Roy]

Bill and Chris are attending and they reminded us that a great place to purchase wine from Tina Acosta@Chelsmati's Wine Market 1307 W. Davis. She's a great local merchant and is donating wines for Night in the Heights. She was written up in the DMNews as having the largest array of Israeli wines. She is knowledgeable and fun to talk to so let's give her a look see if you have yet to buy your wine for Saturday night.