Women at Work Museum 2nd Annual Wine & Food Pairing

Women at Work Museum 2nd Annual Wine & Food Pairing

The Greater Attleboro Women of Today hosted the 2nd annual Wine & Food Pairing event to benefit the Women at Work Museum at the Cafe Porto Bello Restaurant in center of North Attleboro. 

On the menu that evening was a delectable array of culinary delights paired with delicious wines from Blackstone Winery.  With restaurant owner, Paula Catalano keeping  a careful eye on the proceedings, generous portions of food and wine were presented amid a relaxed atmosphere of fun and enjoyment leaving little doubt that this was going to be a truly satisfying evening! Wine expert, Joan Murphy Bowie from MS Walker Fine Wine and Spirits shared her expertise and provided information about evening's wine pairings as each new course was presented.  Her upbeat personality and deep knowledge of wines was a refreshing addition to the evening's activities.  

The Menu:

 

L'antipasto -  The Scallops wrapped in bacon were paired with Blackstone Savignon Blanc. This wine was clean and fresh with excellent texture, acidity, and length and balanced nicely with the scallops that were "melt in your mouth" delicious. A great start to the evening!

Il contorno - Delicious rustic Italian lentil soup was presented with the Blackstone California Merlot. The earthy flavors of the lentil soup complemented the rich fruit aromas, supple oak characteristics and soft tannins of this noble vintage.

Il primo - Gnocchi in marinara sauce was matched with the California Pinot Noir. The Pinot's delicate black cherry aromas, accented with delicious plum, raspberry and vanilla was the perfect marriage to the skillfully prepared gnocchi in a "to-die-for" marinara sauce. Molto bene!

Il secondo - The Italian sweet sausages with vinager peppers and pototoes dish was paired with the Blackstone Riesling. This slightly dry wine, with flavors of apricot and pear presented a nice counterpoint to this rich and robust main course. Bravo!

Il dolce - Luscious lemon tart was married perfectly with the Mionetto Prosecco. This frizzante (slightly bubbly) wine was full of ripe pear dashed with floral overtones. Matched with the tangy lemon tart, it was a delicious ending to to wonderful night!



Later on in the evening, there was a raffle and several wonderful gift baskets were given out to the lucky winners, adding to the excitement and festiveness of the occasion.

The quality of the food and wine was exceeded only by the the outpouring of warmth and support from our congenial hosts, Paula Catalano, owner of the Cafe PortoBello, Louise Orum, Faye Ballou and Judy Romero representing the Greater Attleboro Women of Today and Joan Murphy Bowie, wine expert from MS Walker Fine Wine and Spirits! It was an evening well spent to support a great cause, the Women at Work Museum!

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