Alliance of Sommeliers
The Alliance of Sommeliers is a wine tasting that meets once a month at different restaurants in the Orlando area to discuss food and wine. You don't need to be a wine sommelier or any kind of expert to join. All you need is a desire to explore the world of wine and food.
Originally founded in 1972 as a chapter of the Sommelier Guild of Florida the group became the Alliance of Sommeliers. Originally, the group had 3 sommeliers on the board Reid Rapport, Dennis Kirkwood and Ed Cazel.
This group is one of the oldest wine tasting groups in the country. Some of the members are third generation in their families to continue the wine learning experience.
Wine and food pairnings have evolved over the half century of this wine groups existence. We strive to keep our tastings current and informative without becoming overbearing. New members continually rejuvinate the group as we find new areas of wine exploration.
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Cheers
To Oak or Not to Oak?
Sunday, December 7th • 4 pm
Cru Quarters at the Mayflower
We all have very definite opinions on whether or not we like our still white wine oaked or unoaked. But have you considered this same concept when choosing your Champagne? Join Judi, Katherine and DJ as they lead us through an exploration of oaked vs. unoaked Champagnes. We’ll do a head to head comparison of Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir and Rose so you can decide which you prefer. Or, perhaps it’s both? All the wines are highly rated (90+), ensuring a lineup of exceptional bubbles for our tasting journey. Chef Patrick at Cru Quarters has put together a really special menu to complement the wines. To remind you, this is our annual festive event. Black tie is optional, but we encourage you to dress in your holiday finest.
Greet:
Domaine Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire
Flight 1:
Lilbert Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru
Robert Moncuit Les Vozémieux
Chamomile Poached Black Cod, Green Apple-Honey Beurre Blanc, Caramelized Pear Pure’, Smoked Trout Roe, Dill Oil
Flight 2:
Mousse Fils L'Esquisse Extra-Brut
Jean-Marc Sélèque Soliste Pinot Noir Les Gayères 2019
Prosciutto Wrapped Cheshire Pork Tenderloin, Amarena Cherry Jus, Potato Puree, Haricot Verts, Smoked Walnuts
Flight 3:
Barnaut Rose Grand Cru Rose Authentique
Pierre Paillard Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru
Brown Butter Panna Cotta, Lemon-Ginger Curd, Amaretto Glazed Almonds, Micro Mint