Around the World with Opus Cru
Next Stop - France
on October 24, 2024, at Condor Golf Bar, 6:30pm
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PORTO: Hosted by, David Caird - Sommelier
1a) Pedra No3 White Port cocktail- Pedra Tonica
Available at Buyers & Cellars
Pairing: Manchego with Candied Orange Peel, and Toasted Almonds
Wedge of Manchego cheese with top crust of ground, toasted almonds, and candied orange peel.
1b) Alta No 10, 10 yr old Tawny Port NV
Available at Buyers & Cellars
Pairing: Stilton Fig Tart
Stilton custard with red wine poached figs and shaved extra dark chocolate.
BEIRA INTERIOR: Hosted by, David Foran - Sommelier
2a) 2021 Quinta da Cardo Reserva White 2021
Available at Cru Wine Merchants
Pairing: Bacalhau Salad with Potatoes and Olives
Whipped, milk-poached, salted cod. Topped with small cubes of garlic poached potatoes, thinly sliced green olives and parsley.
2b) 2019 Quinta do Cardo Tointo Superiore
Available at Cru Wine Merchants
Pairing: Roast Lamb
Sous vide tender and finished on the grill. Served as a small skewer with chimichurri, crispy shallot, and leaf of fresh rosemary.
VINHO VERDE: Hosted by, Marie France Champagne - Sommelier
3a) Quinta de Sanjoanne Terroir Mineral 2019
Available at Buyers & Cellars
Pairing: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp
Poached in garlic butter and served with a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest, dill and a touch of finely cracked mixed peppercorn.
3b) Nat Cool Drink Vinho Verde Branco 2023
Available at Le Sommelier Wine Agency
Pairing: Marinated Octopus with Olive Oil and Parsley
Tender Octopus charred, diced and served as a salad on baguette (think Bruschetta/ceviche) and dusted with smoked paprika.
DOURO: Hosted by, Craig Haynes - Sommelier
Available at Buyers & Cellars
Pairing: Stuffed Mushrooms with Iberico Ham and Herbs
Diced ham and herbs roasted in mushrooms. Garnished with crispy breadcrumbs and shaved mancheggo.
Available at Le Sommelier Wine Agency
Pairing: Grilled Chorizo with Olive Oil and Garlic
Rich, fresh chorizo. Grilled and served with a garlic chip and oregano infused olive oil.
ALENTEJO: Hosted by, Greg McCormick - Sommelier
5a) Fitapreta Tinto o Iluminista
Available at Le Sommelier Wine Agency
Pairing: Pork Skewer with roasted pepper
Pork tenderloin marinated with roasted perper. Served with roasted peppers and a hint of thyme.
5b) Herdade Arrepiado Velho Red
Available at Le Sommelier Wine Agency
Pairing: Morcela with Caramelized Onions
DAO: Hosted by: Tim Ouellette - Sommelier
Available at LCBO
Pairing: Grilled Vegetable Salad
Herb and light acid/oil marinade for zucchini, bellepeppers, cherry tomatoes and red onions. Roasted/grilled for light char. And set on baguette.
6b) Casa de Mouraz, Nina Red 2021
Available at Buyers & Cellars
Pairing: Mushroom Risotto
Rich, earthy mushroom risotto with herbs and aromatics.