There are some exciting wine events and dinners coming up in New Jersey this month and next.

Coolvines, the new boutique wine shop in Westfield is hosting a Spring Food & Wine Pairing Dinner at the fabulous Souffle restaurant in Summit, NJ on Thursday April 24th.  Here's the exciting menu:

Starter Wine

Pierre-Yves Tijou “Chateau Soucherie” Anjou Blanc 2006

First Course

Homard au Coulis d’ Avocat - Lobster with avocado puree and tomato vinaigrette

Pfeffingen Estate Riesling Dry 2006

Second Course

Risotto et Truffe - Risotto with wild mushrooms and black truffles

Cousin Leduc Anjou Rouge “Pure Breton” 2004

Plat Principal

Carré d’Agneau Caramélisé - Caramelized rack of lamb with onion and sweet pepper glaze,

potato dauphinois & garlic - rosemary demi glace

Chateau de Peyrassol Cotes de Provence Rouge 2006 and

Bruno Verdi Sangue di Giuda “Vigna Paradiso” 2007

Les Desserts

Les Soufflés

Grand Marnier

Cerises Jubilées - Cherries flamed in kirsch over ice cream

Pfeffingen Scheurebe BA, Ungsteiner Herrenberg 

Contact Coolvines to Register

908-232-5050 www.coolvines.com

They hold regular in store tastings as well.

Then, Monday May 5th is the Taste of the Nation a benefit to help stop childhood hunger. This is one of the nation's biggest culinary benefits where you will savor the finest food, spirits and wines. For more information go to www.tasteofthenation.org

Cheers,

The Wining Woman

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