Wine Tastings and Pairings Journeys

Wine Tastings and Pairings Journeys

Feb 15 ‘24 Houston area HOA Sparking and Wine Tasting Event with their homeowners.


50 attended 

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Nov 29 ‘23 Financial Services Firm  Virtual Wine Tasting Event with their clients. 


17 attended

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Oct 25 Financial Services Firm Wine Tasting Event with their clients at Del Frisco’s, Ft. Worth, Texas.


19 attendees

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Sep 30 ‘23 P.E.O. Women’s Group Sparkling & Still Wine Fundraising Wine Tasting Event with their sister’s and significant others at Classic Wine in Frisco, Texas. 


Over 25 attendees 



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Sep 19 ‘23 Accounting Firm Charitable Sparkling & Still Wine Tasting Event with their colleagues in Dallas, Texas. 


24 attended


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Aug 18 ‘23 Sugarland, Texas HOA Champagne and Wine Tasting Event with their homeowners.


40 attended


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Feb 11 ‘23 West Frisco, Texas area HOA Champagne & Sparkling Tasting Event with their homeowners. With Artisan Chocolates. 



55 attended 



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Feb 09 ‘23 Financial Services Firm  Wine Tasting Event with their clients at The Mercury, Dallas, Texas.


26 attended 



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Oct 29 College Grants, Loan and Scholarship Wine Fundraiser Tasting Event at Classic Wine in Frisco, Texas. 


40+ attended



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Oct 20 ‘22 Financial Services Company Virtual Wine Tasting Event with their clients. With Artisan Chocolates.


40 attended


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May 14 ‘22 Kathleen K. Wine Tasting Event with her friend who’s getting married in Dallas, Texas. Paired with Joy Macarons. 


10 attended


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May 07 ‘22 Terrie & Ed H. Wine & Sparkling Wine Tasting Event with their friends in Frisco, Texas. With Artisan Chocolates & Cheese. 


22 attended



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Apr 28 '22 Financial Services Banking Group- Global Wine & Food Pairing’s Tasting Event with their clients in Dallas, Texas. 


30 RSVP’s & 26 attended


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Apr 14 ‘22 Financial Services Group, Plano, Texas Virtual Wine Tasting Event with their clients. 


30 attended


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Nov 04 ‘21 Financial Services Group North American Whiskey & Wine Tasting Event with their clients. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse  at Grandscape, The Colony, Texas. 



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Pairing 1 

Buffalo Chicken Spring Roll, Blue Cheese 

Whiskey Pairing: Angel’s Envy Rye

Wine Pairing: Vista Flores Cantena Malbec


Pairing 2 

Davio’s Pork Sausage, Mostarda Whiskey Pairing: Woodford Reserve Bourbon 

Wine Pairing: Conundrum Red Blend


Pairing 3 

Mini Kobe Beef Meatball 

Whiskey Pairing: Buffalo Trace Bourbon 

Wine Pairing: Brancia Tre


Pairing 4 

Marinated Skirt Steak Skewer Whiskey Pairing: Knob Creek Bourbon 

Wine Pairing: Davio’s Cabernet Sauvignon- Peter Merriam


Pairing 5 

Lollipop Lamb Chop, Aged Balsamic 

Whiskey Pairing: Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye 

Wine Pairing: Davio’s Pinot Noir- Peter Merriam


Pairing 6 

Braised Beef Short Rib, Polenta Cup 

Whiskey Pairing: Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon

Wine Pairing: Damilano Nebiollo


June 22 ‘21 Law Firm Virtual Wine Tasting Event with their clients. 


14 Attended

June 21 ‘21 Financial Services Beer & Wine Virtual Tasting Event with their colleagues.


33 attended 

13 attendees beer kits 

20 attendees wine kits


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May 14 ‘21 Telecommunications event # 21; Single Malts of the World “Hybrid” Tasting Event - Live and Virtual! 



 18 attended 

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May 07 ‘21 Live Cattle Barron’s Ball Silent Auction Fundraiser Winner Wine event.


 12 attended



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1- Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros 2016 Reserve Torrontes. 100% Torrontes. The Pisano’s arrived from Italy in 1870. Estate Grown & Bottled, Progreso, Uruguay. 


2- Gruber Roschitz 2019 Weingut Setzer Gruner Veltliner. The varietal  is grown primarily in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Weinviertel DAC, Austria. 


3- Becker 2019 Viognier. Founded in 1990, 1992 the first plantings and first harvest in 1995. Estate Winery & Tasting Room 464 Becker Farms Road, Fredericksburg, TX 7862. 


4- Jean Claude Debeaune 2019 Special Selection Beaujolais Villages. 100% Gamay. Produce of France. 


5- Rasteau Ortas Tradition 2016 G.S.M. 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Produce of France. 


6- Anakena Ona 2017 Premium Selection Andes Blend. Blend of 59% Syrah, 25% Cabernet and 16% Carmenere. Cachipoal Valley, Chile. 


Nov 19, Dec 2, and Dec 10 ‘20 Financial Services Virtual Wine & Sparkling Wine Tasting Event with their clients. With Kate Weiser Artisan chocolates. 


Nov 19 - 14 attended

Dec 02 - 10 attended

Dec 10 - 20 attended



Champagne and Sparkling Wine Lineup-


1- Domaine Chandon Brut “California” Sparkling Wine, Yountville- Napa Valley, California. 

Paired Kate Weiser with Mango Habanero Bon Bon. 


2- Whitehaven 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand. 

Paired with Kate Weiser Fresh Mint Leaf Bon Bon. 


3- Kendall Jackson 2018  “Vintner’s Reserve” “California” Chardonnay, Santa Rosa- Sonoma, California. 


4- La Crema 2017 “Sonoma Coast” Pinot Noir, Santa Rosa- Sonoma, California. 

Paired with Kate Weiser Passion Fruit Bon Bon. 


5- J. Lohr 2018 “Paso Robles” Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California. Paired with 1/2 Kate Weiser Dark Chocolate Caramel Bon Bon. 


6- Simi 2016 “Alexander Valley”- Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California. 

Paired with 1/2 Kate Weiser Dark Chocolate Caramel Bon Bon. 


Feb 08 ‘20 PKP SMU alums- North American Whiskies, Champagne & Sparkling Wine event in Dallas, Texas. You could only participate in the North American or Champagne & Sparkling wine tasting. 
17 attended & tasted 

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Lineup-

1- Stella Rosa Moscato Sparkling Wine- Piedmont, Italy   

2- Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling Wine- Anderson Valley, California  

3- Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad Cava Sparkling Wine- Barcelona, Spain 

4- Schramsberg Brut Blanc de Noir 2015- Sparkling Wine- North Coast, California  

5- Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne- Epernay, France   

6- Chateau Breze Cremant de Loire Rose Sparkling Wine- Loire Valley, France   

7- Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose Champagne- Reims, France

Jan 04 2020 Brett S. Wine Event in Dallas, Texas. 
13 attended & tasted 

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1- Rose d’Or Cremant de Bordeaux [85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc]– Bordeaux, France. Cremant is the French traditional method of making sparkling wine made outside of Champagne. With light cheese & meat. 

2- Sacred Hill 2016 Sauvignon Blanc– Marlborough, New Zealand. South Island, New Zealand’s largest wine producing region. With Brie cheese & roasted peppers & artichokes 

3- Domain Chandon 2016 Pinot Meunier– Carneros, California. Carneros is the eastern half in Napa and the western half in Sonoma. With light cheese & meat. 

4- E Spain by Dave Phinney– Spain. Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell, and Carignan/Cariñena. Barrel aged ten months. With light cheese & meat. 

5- Broquel 2017 Malbec– Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza is in the foothills of the Andes. With Beef Tenderloin. 

6- Kiwi Cuvée [Tank in French- batch or blended] Bin 18 2018 Malbec– Loire, France. With Beef Tenderloin. 

7- Freakshow 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon– Lodi, California. From The Michael David Winery. With Chocolate Mousse & Chocolate Cheesecake. 

Oct 19 ‘19 Kate Weiser wine and chocolate event at The Westin Downtown Dallas. 
Master Mixologist Caterina Miltenberger from Caterina Creative Culinary stepped in for me as I was double booked. 

Lineup-

1- Chandon Sparkling Rose- California with Cherry Almond 
2- Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc- California with Fresh Mint Leaf 
3- Sacred Hill Pinot Noir- New Zealand with Passion Fruit 
4- The Show Malbec- Mendoza, Argentina with Raspberry 
5- Earthquake Zinfandel- Lodi, California with Hazelnut Latte
6- Trinchero Cabernet Sauvignon- Mario's Vineyard Napa, California with Dark Chocolate Caramel 

Oct 01 ‘19 Haworth client wine event. 
10 attended 

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1- Sparkling Rose- Segura Viudas Brut- Spain 
2- Rose- La Crema- Monterey, California 
3- Rose- Bieler Pere Et Fils- France 
4- Pinot Grigio- Banfi San Angelo- Italy 
5- Sauvignon Blanc- Joel Gott- California 
6- Pinot Noir- Cline- Sonoma County, California 

With passed appetizers:
Crostini with Baked Brie & Walnuts
Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Bites 
Fig & Prosciutto Pizzettes
Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola 
Assorted Chocolate Truffles

Sep 26 ‘19 Private Equity Finance Summit Component Whiskies event in Dallas, Texas 
40 Attended

Lineup-

1- Spanish Oloroso Sherry- Dry Sack 15 year. 

2- Irish whiskey- Red Breast 12 year "Single Pot Still" - Combination of American oak & Spanish Oloroso Sherry. 

3- French Sauternes- 2013 Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey. 

4- Scotch whisky- Glenmorangie 12 year Nectar d’Or “Single Malt”- American oak & French Sauternes Finished. 

5- Portuguese Ruby Port- Quinta Vale D. Maria. 

6- Bourbon whiskey- Angels Envy- “Finished in Port Wine Barrels”- American oak & Portuguese Ruby Port Finished

Sep 11 ‘19 Andrew Witkoff-Citi client “Taste of the World” Wine Event in Dallas, Texas. 

Lineup-

1- France- De Margerie Grand Cru Brut Champagne on arrival paired with on arrival with Cheese and Fruit platters             
2- Texas- Brennan Viognier paired with mid Spice Garlic Ceviche Shooter 
           
3- New Zealand- Sacred Hill Pinot Noir paired with Rosemary rack of lamb chops             
4- Chile- Los Boldos Carmenere Gran Reserva paired with Mini Bacon, Jalapeno Wrapped Scallops Skewers             
5- Australiia- Barossa Valley Shiraz paired with Pecan- Crusted Pork Sliders with Pecan Chutney            
  
6- Argentina- Terrazas Malbec paired with Mini pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin Skewers               

7- California- Joseph Carr Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with stuffed Mushrooms & Squash            
 
8- Portugal- Dow's 10 year Tawny Port paired with Maytag Blue Cheese Mixed green salad spoon & Kate Weiser Chocolate- Hazelnut Latte- Layered filling of creamy hazelnut ganache and coffee ganache    

Sep 10 ‘19 Citi Client “Taste of the World” Wine Event in Houston, Texas. 

Lineup-

1- France- De Margerie Grand Cru Brut Champagne on arrival paired with Fruit & Cheese Display        
    
2- California- Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc paired with Goat Cheese & Vegetable Empanada             

3- Texas- Duchman Viognier paired with Ceviche Shooter with avocado & jalapeño             
4- Italy- Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva paired with Caprese Skewer with balsamic drizzle              
5- Spain- Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva paired with Braised Goat Empanada             
6- Chile- Los Boldos Carmenere Gran Reserva paired with Ground Lamb Kabob with Pickled Vegetables     
         
7- Argentina- Broquel Malbec paired with NY Strip Crostini with caramelized onions & feta           
8- Portugal- Warre's 10 year Tawny Port paired with Toasted Pecan with Blue Cheese and Cacao & Cardamom Chocolate- CASHEW CINNAMIN PRALINE      

Aug 03 ‘19 Cedar Creek CC Wine event in Kemp, Texas. 
19 attended & 18 tasted

Lineup-

1- Simi Dry Rose 2018- Sonoma, California paired with Raspberry- Dark chocolate ganache layered with raspberry pate de fruit- Kate Weiser Chocolate, Dallas, TX.  

2- Joel Gott Sauv Blanc 2018- California paired with Brie Cheese

3- Beringer Chardonnay2017- Napa Valley, California paired with Brie Cheese

4- Doña Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec Pinot Noir 2018- Argentina paired with. Aged Gouda Cheese

5- Trinchero Napa Cabernet Sauvignon- “Mario's Vineyard” 2014- Napa Valley, California paired with Medium Sharp Cheddar Cheese

6- Warres 10y Tawny Port- Portugal paired with Blue Cheese

May 15 ‘19 Kate Weiser Chocolate and Wine and Chocolate Corporate tasting.
15 attended

Lineup-

1- Mionetto Processco- Italy paired with Mango Habanero.

2- Simi Dry Rose 2017- Sonoma, California paired with Raspberry.

3- Joel Gott Sauv Blanc 2017- California paired with Fresh Mint Leaf.

4- Acacia Pinot Noir 2016- Carneros, California paired with Passion Fruit.

5- Broquel Malbec 2017- Argentina paired with Hazelnut Latte.

6- BV Napa Cabernet Sauvignon- 2015- Napa, California paired with Red Wine & Berry.

May 03 ’19 Starwood Estates in Frisco, TX Wine Event
15 attended 
Pre Event Wine:
Natura un-oaked Chard- Chile
Totem Cabernet Sauvignon- WA. 

Lineup-

1- Avissi Processco- Italy paired with Mango Habanero- Dark habanero ganache layered with mango pate de fruit- Kate Weiser Chocolate, Dallas, TX. 

2- Simi Dry Rose 2017- Sonoma, California paired with Raspberry- Dark chocolate ganache layered with raspberry pate de fruit- Kate Weiser Chocolate, Dallas, TX.  

3- Joel Gott Sauv Blanc 2017- California paired with Florette Goat Brie Cheese- Vermont.

4- Acacia Pinot Noir 2016- Carneros, California paired with Reypener Extra Aged Gouda Cheese-2 years- Netherlands.

5- Doña Paula Malbec 2017- Argentina paired with Hazelnut Latte- Layered filling of creamy hazelnut ganache and coffee ganache- Kate Weiser Chocolate, Dallas, TX.    

6- BV Napa Cabernet Sauvignon- 2015- Napa, California paired with Red Wine & Berry- Dark chocolate cabernet ganache with freeze dried berries- Kate Weiser Chocolate, Dallas, TX.   

7- Trinchero Napa Cabernet Sauvignon- Mario's 2013- Napa, California paired with Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese- Wisconsin

8- Warres 10y Tawny Port- Portugal paired with Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese- California. 

Feb 14 '19 Kate Weiser Chocolate and Wine tasting in Dallas, Texas. 
  22 Attended

Lineup-

1- Rose d’Or Cremant with Cherry Almond
2- J. Pinot Blanc with Mango Habanero
3- Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc with Fresh Mint Leaf
4- Talbott Pinot Noir with Passion Fruit
5- Freakshow Zinfandel with Hazelnut Latte
6- Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon with Dark Chocolate Caramel


Feb 08 ‘19 Starwood HOA Wine, Chocolate & Cheese event in Frisco, Texas. 
 40 Attended

Lineup-

1-Prophecy Rose- France with Kate Weiser Cherry Almond Bonbon 

2- Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand with Wisconsin Mild Cheddar Cheese 

3- J. Pinot Blanc- California with Dutch Edam Cheese 

4- Talbott Pinot Noir- California with Kate Weiser Passion Fruit Bonbon 

5- Terrazas Malbec- Argentina with Italian Asiago Cheese 

6- Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon- California with Kate Weiser Dark Chocolate Caramel Bonbon 

7- Graham’s 10y Tawny Port- Portugal with English Blue Cheese 

Oct 09 ‘18 NACE Alamo Chapter Food, Wine and Whisky/Whiskey Pairings Seminar
 45 Attended

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  • Baby Arugula Salad with Smoked Salmon and a Lime Sesame Dressing paired with Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, unoaked Chardonnay, Speyside Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey & Wheat Whiskey. 
  • Crispy goat cheese and beet salad paired with Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, unoaked Chardonnay, Speyside Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey & Wheat Whiskey.
  • Cream of Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Soup Shooter paired with Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, unoaked Chardonnay, Speyside Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Spicy Scallop Artichoke Risotto & Ginger Vinaigrette paired with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, unoaked Chardonnay, Speyside Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Grilled Marinated Prawn, Black Bean and Jalapeno Salad, Toasted Dried Chili and Citrus Glaze paired with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, unoaked Chardonnay, Speyside Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Shrimp, Orange & White Asparagus
  • Fried Shrimp wrapped in Potato Spaghetti served over White Asparagus Purée with Blood Orange – Jalapeño Marmalade paired with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, unoaked Chardonnay, Speyside Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey & Wheat Whiskey. 
  • Pan Seared Herbed Quail Breast, Prosciutto Crisp, Watercress, Spiced Apricot Jam paired with Chianti, Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Zinfandel, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Rye Whiskey. 
  • Quail Wrapped Prosciutto with Apricot Madeira Sauce paired with Chianti, Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Zinfandel, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Duck Rillette- Served with Peach Salsa, Grilled Baguette and Sorrel (Root) paired with Chianti, Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Duck, Brussels & Stilton
  • Homemade Duck Pastrami, Brussels Sprouts Slaw & Stilton Blue Cheese layered on a Seedless Rye Bread & Homemade Pickles paired with Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Proscuitto Duck Salad with Red Watercress, Strawberries, Pickled Rhubarb, Watermelon Radish, Ricotta Salata and a White Balsamic Vinaigrette paired with Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Crispy Pork Belly- with a Calabrian Chili Glaze paired with White French Burgundy, Heavy Oaked Chardonnay, Irish Whiskey, Speyside Scotch Whisky & Rye Whiskey. 
  • Seared pork belly taco, marinated red onion, cilantro vinaigrette paired with White French Burgundy, Heavy Oaked Chardonnay, Irish Whiskey, Speyside Scotch Whisky & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Smoked Pork Tenderloin, Ham Hock Jus, Fuji Apple, Frisee, Orange Segments, Lardons paired with Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Zinfandel, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Rye Whiskey. 
  • Grilled Lamb Chops with a Farro Hash and a Rosemary Demi Glaze paired with Texas Tempranillo, Rioja, Red French Burgundy, American West Coast Pinot Noir, Islay Scotch Whisky & Rye Whiskey. 
  • Charred Beef Tenderloin, Danish Blue Cheese and Walnut Crust, Roast of Baby Sweet Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Cherry Demi-Glaze paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Sherry aged Scotch Whisky, Sherried aged Irish Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Grilled Fillet- Pasta, Brown Butter, Sherry Mushrooms, Poached Egg paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Sherry aged Scotch Whisky, Sherried aged Irish Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Beef, Porcini & Vegetable Combination Beef Prime Flat Iron Steak dusted with Porcini Mushroom Powder Sautéed Potato Cakes, Parsley Root, Baby Leeks & smoked Tomato Broth paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Sherried aged Scotch Whisky, Sherry aged Irish Whiskey & Bourbon Whiskey. 
  • Warm Brie, Grilled Crostini’s, Baby Arugula, Bacon Jam paired with White French Burgundy, Heavy oaked Chardonnay, Irish Whiskey, Speyside Scotch Whisky & Rye Whiskey. 
  • Goat Cheese & Winter Fruit
  • Humboldt Fog, dried Fruit Compote 
  • Marcona Almonds & Watercress paired with White French Burgundy, Heavy oaked Chardonnay, Irish Whiskey, Speyside Scotch Whisky & Rye Whiskey. 
  • Cherry pate de fruit with almond gianduja paired with Champagne, Sparkling Wine, 100% American oak aged Scotch Whisky & 100% American oak aged Irish Whiskey. 
  • Dark habanero ganache layered with mango pate de fruit paired with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, 100% American oak aged Scotch Whisky & 100% American oak aged Irish Whiskey. 
  • White chocolate ganache steeped with mint leaves paired with Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay, 100% American oak aged Scotch Whisky & 100% American oak aged Irish Whiskey.  
  • Dark chocolate ganache layered with raspberry pate de fruit paired with Malbec, Merlot, American / Sherry oak aged Scotch Whisky & American / Sherry oak aged Irish Whiskey. 
  • Caramel orange zest, vanilla bean ganache with dark caramel paired with Malbec, Merlot, American / Sherry oak aged Scotch Whisky & American / Sherry oak aged Irish Whiskey.   
  • Layered filling of creamy hazelnut ganache and coffee ganache paired with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, 100% Sherry aged Scotch Whisky & 100% Sherry aged Irish Whiskey. 
  • Dulcey caramel ganache with tropical fruits paired with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, 100% Sherry aged Scotch Whisky & 100% Sherry aged Irish Whiskey.   \Milk chocolate ganache infused with honey and black truffles paired with Chianti, Rioja, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, 100% Sherry aged Scotch Whisky & 100% Sherry aged Irish Whiskey.    
  • Caramel made with 85% dark chocolate paired with Chianti, Rioja, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, 100% Sherry aged Scotch Whisky & 100% Sherry aged Irish Whiskey. 
  • Dark chocolate cabernet ganache with freeze dried berries paired with Chianti, Rioja, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, 100% Sherry aged Scotch Whisky & 100% Sherry aged Irish Whiskey. 


May 10 '18 Kate Weiser Chocolate and Wine Event in Dallas

Lineup-

1- Cherry Almond Bada Bing- cherry pate de fruit with almond gianduja paired with Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Champagne – Champagne, France.

2- Fresh Mint Leaf- White chocolate ganache steeped with mint leaves paired with Simi 2016 Sauvignon Blanc – Sonoma County, California.
   
3- Raspberry- Dark chocolate ganache layered with raspberry pate de fruit ppaired with Broquel 2016 Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina.  
     
4- Hazelnut Latte- Layered filling of creamy hazelnut ganache and coffee ganache paired with Klinker Brick 2015 Zinfandel – Lodi, California.
     
5- Truffle Honey- Milk chocolate ganache infused with honey and black truffles paired with Charles Krug 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California.
     
6- Dark Chocolate Caramel- Caramel made with 85% dark chocolate paired with Charles Krug 2014 Generations (Meritage) – Napa Valley, California.

Apr 21 ‘18 North Texas Masonic Lodge Scotch and 
Wine Tasting

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Single Malts:

1- Balblair '03 vintage, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield".   
2- Deanston 12 year, Est. 1965 – Highlands (Southeast Central near Stirling) 92.6p. Deanston is Gaelic for “Dean’s Farm”.   
3- Glenmorangie Tarlogan, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".   
4- Tomatin 14 year 'Portwood Finish", Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) & 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".  
5- Singleton of Glendullan 18 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 80p. Glendullan is Gaelic for "Valley of Rock or Stone".   
6- anCnoc 18yr 92p and is from the Knockdhu Distillery – Highlands (Northeast). Distillery Est. 1894 and Is Gaelic for "Black Hill". anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.     
7- Glendronach 12 Year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Eastern) 86p. Glendronach Is Gaelic for "Valley of the Blackberries".
8- Bunnahabhain 12 Year, Est. 1881 – Islay (Northeastern) 92.6p. Bunnahabhain Is Gaelic for "Foot" or "Mouth" of the River".   

Sparkling and Wine:

1- Mumm Napa Prestige – Napa, California. 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Combination of Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier.  
2- Simi 2017 Rose – Sonoma County, California.  
3- Sacred Hill 2014 Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand.  
4- Alexander Valley 2015 Chardonnay – Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California.  
5- Klinker Brick 2015 Zinfandel – Lodi, California.   
6- Wente 2013 "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon – Livermore, California.    
7- Charles Krug "Estate" 2014 Generations – Napa Valley, California.  

Apr 07 ‘18 Client 50th Birthday Party - Scotch and Wine Event

Scotch Lineup-

1- Aultmore 12 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".   
2- Dalwhinnie 15 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 86p. Dalwhinnie is Gaelic for "The Meeting Place".  
3- Tomintoul 16 Year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  
4- Aberfeldy 12 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 80p. The name possibly means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Also home to Dewar's World of Whisky.    
5- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".   
6- Glenmorangie Signet, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".   
7- Glen Scotia Victoriana, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 103p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".
8- Bowmore 15 year, Est. 1779 – Islay (South Central on Loch Indaal) 86p. Bowmore is Gaelic for "Great Sea Reef".   

Wine Lineup-

1- Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Champagne – Champagne, France. 
2- Sacred Hill 2014 Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand.
3- Garnet 2013 Pinot Noir, Rodgers Creek Vineyard – Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, California.
4- Terra d' Oro 2015 Zinfandel – Amador County, California. 
5- Freakshow 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon – Lodi, California. From The Michael David Winery. 
6- The Diving Rod 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon – Alexander Valley, Sonoma County. 

Feb 14 '18 Kate Weiser Chocolate - Chocolate and Wine tasting with 19 attending!

Lineup

1- Cherry Almond Bada Bing cherry pate de fruit with almond gianduja paired with Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Champagne – Champagne, France. 
2- Mango Habanero. Dark habanero ganache layered with mango pate de fruit paired with Fetzer Monterey 2016 Gewürztraminer – Mendocino, California.   
3- Orange Creme Caramel orange zest, vanilla bean ganache with dark caramel paired with Broquel 2016 Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina.     
4- Pina Choco-lada Dulcey caramel ganache with tropical fruits and dark rum paired with Terra d' Oro 2015 Zinfandel – Amador County, California.   
5- Red Wine & Berries. Dark chocolate cabernet ganache with freeze dried berries paired with Freakshow 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon – Lodi, California. From The Michael David Winery.   
6- Fresh Mint Leaf White chocolate ganache steeped with mint leaves paired with Charles Krug 2014 Generations – Napa Valley, California.
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