Duck, Duck, Duck

Saturday May 21st, 2022

 As we move cautiously through 2022 with hopes of health and well being for all, we host our intimate small gatherings in our dining room. All vaccinated participants enjoy our Wine Dinners most recently duck, duck, duck. A favorite to pair with Pinot and Winemaker / chef Mat creates new dishes that shine.

Guests were welcomed with our current 2017 Blanc de Noir and duck fat popcorn. Yes it does taste like duck, subtle but apparent. Who doesn't like bubbles and popcorn????

We're ready for our guests to sit down.....

                                                       

   At the table, each guest has 3 wine glasses, a menu and lots of room to take notes on what pairs best.

Sonoma County Liberty Duck is the best product available. Humanely raised, local and on the best menu's across the country. We are so lucky to have this gem just down the road.

                

            Duck confit is the basis of our evening. Confit is cooked and stored in it's own juice ( fat ).

                                                                                                                                           

               Duck shredded on the salad, Champagne Vinaigrette. We like to serve a ringer in the mix that we are certain pairs with a white wine. And yes, this dish won the hearts of all with Rose'

A new favorite at our house is quiche, it is a great base to add favorite veggies, proteins, cheeses. Tonight's duck confit quiche was top notch in flavor and super fun to pair with wines. 

We were certain that our 2021 Rose' of Pinot would be the winning pairing but alas, the group picked Pinot Noir.

                                                           

The 3rd course was a Duck Taco which was eaten before any phots were snapped. Crunchy old school with creme fraiche, jalepeno's, cheese, beans cooked in duck fat, avocado and tomatillo salsa. Not what one might think is Pinot food but go big or go home, Ruxton Pinot can handle this.

Duck leg confit with wild mushroom risotto, perfect Pinot food. We poured 3 Pinot's to taste alongside the dish and so of course Pinot was the winner.

A 2014 Magnum of TNT  plus 2014 750 ml and Ruxton Pinot.

Cheers to all who came out to celebrate duck, duck, duck, wine and dining.

 

Up next June 2022, library wines and the foods that we love, BOB.