MIDWEEK MUSINGS: THE 3 S's

Learning outside of the classroom took some LifeQuesters to Trio's private dining room for an early evening for some wine tasting, delicious h'ors d'oeuvres,  acoustic music and some good company.

Or as my cousin Sheri donned the event with the 3 S's: "Sip, Savor and Socialize."

We tasted 3 different French wines... I learned a lot from Trio's Wine rep.

Starting with a champagne.  Champagne is versatile for more than weddings and can be paired with anything.  This was my favorite of the 3.

Champagne Mandois: Brut Origine, a blend of Chardonnay,  Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier- a pale yellow with fine bubbles, white peach and apricot, honey and toasted hazelnuts married all of the h'ors d'ouevres.

Second was: Terre de Silex from Château de Sancerre, in the Loire Valley, a Sauvignon Blanc with a distinctive mineral edge and structure.

Third: From Burgundy the Savigny Les Beau from Domaine Laurent and Karen Boussey is a red Pinot Noir - deep cherry color, red and black fruits, discreet tannins, and a balanced, elegant finish.

Great assortment of heavy hors d'ouevres: roast beef mini sandwiches, skewered chicken, cream cheese salmon, cheeses, charcuterie board with salami, pickled okra, veggies and assortment of crackers with a chocolate mousse torte for dessert.

I made some new friends at my table.  Tammy and her husband inherited a vineyard of muscadine grapes from her Dad. It yields ~ 50- 100 bottles of wine annually.  I am lucky to be sampling it soon with my own bottle. Ya hoo.

I told you one is never too old to learn...