Mary-Jo in the Okanagan

This weekend, November the 7, we have donated a Wine Tour and Wine Pairing Dinner to benefit the Performing Arts. The wine tour itself will be fun - off season staff have so much more time to talk to the clients so that will be awesome. We have also created a wonderful dinner menu with paired wines but I have already been cooking for 2 days and now I am a little nervous about pulling it all off - here is the menu
To Start
Mango Curry Crab in Wonton Wrappers -
Pairing Sumac Ridge Gewurztraminer 07
Lobster Bisque
Pairing Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 08
Seared Sable Fish Pairing Viognier Rousanne Marsanne 08
Cantaloupe and Cream Sherry Granita
Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Stuffing
w/ Port Wine reduction
Rutabaga/ Green Beans/ Stuffed Tomato
Pairing Burrowing Owl Merlot 2003, 2004, 2005
Pear St Helen
Pairing“Impearfection” from Forbidden Fruit Winery
Cheese Platter to Follow

Anyway ....wish me luck - it will be a great way to appreciate our local wines and produce but I am a little nervous - this being the first time.