In April, Seminole Inn decided to start a wine tasting series called a "Year of Wines," featuring Florida Wines.
Tastings are on the first Saturday of the month, at 6 pm, and feature one winery at a time. After the tasting their is an optional dinner, at an additional fee, showcasing the wines in a gourmet meal.
This month the featured wine was from Eden Winery and Vineyard in Alva, Florida. The wines sampled were Lake Emerald (white, light oak), Alva Rouge (red, medium dry), Alva White (white, slightly sweet), Coral Bell (blush with sweet nose and slightly sweet taste), Eden Stars (white, made with star fruit, least popular of the night), and Eden Spice (Red with sweet, tropical fruit punch like taste).
The Alva White was combined with orange zest to make a very delightful vinaigrette to top the spring mix salad (with cherry tomatoes and blue cheese chunks).
The Alva Rouge and Eden Stars were used in the main course as a reduction poured over a grilled chicken breast and pan seared salmon fillet. These were less successful at impressing the pallet and their unique flavor got lost in the Au gratin potatoes and asparagus sides.
The Eden Stars made another appearance in the dessert course again as a reduction but this time combined with honey. A small apple pie tartlet accompanied, topped with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Call for pricing and reservations at 772-597-3777 or email seminolein@aol.com
@)!% Update the Eden Winery is now closed and the Seminole Inn no longer has this style of wine tasting dinners.
Tastings are on the first Saturday of the month, at 6 pm, and feature one winery at a time. After the tasting their is an optional dinner, at an additional fee, showcasing the wines in a gourmet meal.
This month the featured wine was from Eden Winery and Vineyard in Alva, Florida. The wines sampled were Lake Emerald (white, light oak), Alva Rouge (red, medium dry), Alva White (white, slightly sweet), Coral Bell (blush with sweet nose and slightly sweet taste), Eden Stars (white, made with star fruit, least popular of the night), and Eden Spice (Red with sweet, tropical fruit punch like taste).
The Alva White was combined with orange zest to make a very delightful vinaigrette to top the spring mix salad (with cherry tomatoes and blue cheese chunks).
The Alva Rouge and Eden Stars were used in the main course as a reduction poured over a grilled chicken breast and pan seared salmon fillet. These were less successful at impressing the pallet and their unique flavor got lost in the Au gratin potatoes and asparagus sides.
The Eden Stars made another appearance in the dessert course again as a reduction but this time combined with honey. A small apple pie tartlet accompanied, topped with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Call for pricing and reservations at 772-597-3777 or email seminolein@aol.com
@)!% Update the Eden Winery is now closed and the Seminole Inn no longer has this style of wine tasting dinners.
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