Another Dream Dance Sommelier Smackdown with Professional Wine Consultants Master Sommelier Candidate Toni Johnson!
In other news …..
Helloooooo Spring! When I think of spring one of the first things that jump out at me is “Fresh Halibut is now available!” Immediately after I start my wine shopping list to fill my cellar with the fresh new vintage whites and (Yes!) rosés that I can enjoy.
Think out of the box and look for Albarino from Spain, Viognier from California and the crisp whites from southern Italy. So many amazing whits can be found from all over the world. When you are tempted to
Professional Wine Consultants Toni Johnson will be sitting the Master Sommelier exam in August of 2010. If she passes she will become the first Master Sommelier in Wisconsin and one of only 16 women in the US to hold this prestigious title. I will be blogging on the process of studying for this exam on our website Professional Wine Consultants or follow me on Twitter
Cheers,
Nate Norfolk and Toni Johnson
Dream Dance Sommelier Smackdown Dinner
Monday April 19 and Tuesday April 20th, 2010
Time: Arrival 5:30, seating at 6:00
Location: Dream Dance Steak 1721 West Canal Street • Milwaukee WI 53233
Cost: $50 plus tax and gratuity
Description: Advanced Sommelier Toni Johnson and Certified Sommelier David Harrell will each pair a wine with three courses created by Chef Jason Gorman. Guests will then vote on which wines paired best with the course. Fantastic wines and delicious meal, this is one event not to miss.
THE MENU:
First Course
Fresh bacon and mushroom hand dipped ricotta blintzes with Port Cipollini jam.
Wine pairing ~ Gruet NV Sparkling Rose of Pinot Noir, New Mexico
Second Course
Loup de Mer or Mediterranean Sea Bass with white shrimp golabki and a preserved lemon sauce.
Wine pairing ~ 2008 Four Graces Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Warm potato lefse with seasonal fruits with a Grand Marnier caramel sauce.
Wine pairing ~ R.L. Buller & Son Premium Fine Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria
Seating is limited so reservations are recommended.
Please call 414-847-7883
