We had such a great time a few weeks ago at the Chateau Ste Michelle wine dinner that we joined in on the Bread & Butter and Chronic Cellars wine dinner.
This was not just a virtual dinner- you got your food, wine, and gifts too.
After picking up our meals from the restaurant and setting up the table with food, wine, and the laptop. We logged into the webinar where we were great with a representative from the restaurant and a representative from the wineries.
At each mouth-watering course, the restaurant representative would share how the meal was prepared and why it was matched with the wine. The wine representative would share stories about the wines. For example, we learned that Bread & Butter contacted Chanel Number 5 and asked to use the same font. Chanel Number 5 said yes for a price. Take a look at the photos of the Bread & Butter Chardonnay and Bread & Butter Pinot Noir in this blog and see if you can tell the front is the same as Chanel Number 5.
Do you know the song Bread and Butter by The Newbeats? It is a great song.
I like bread and butter,
I like toast and jam,
That’s what my baby feeds me,
I’m her loving man.
First Course
We started the evening’s first meal with corn ravioli, butter poached shrimp, avocado, arugula, and orange supremes. The dressing that came with the meal was so good that I used all of it.
The first course was paired with the Bread & Butter Chardonnay.Vintage: 2018
Oak Treatment: American and French Oak
Alcohol: 13.5%
Suggested Pairings: Seafood dish with a butter sauce.
Second Course
Duck, duck, goose… Last time I had duck was at my high school junior prom. I could not remember what it tasted like. Therefore I tried it again. The smoked duck breast barley “risotto” with grilled vegetables and cherry-pinot reduction. I learned duck is dark meat and very chewy. I loved the colors of the mixed vegetables. The presentation was fantastic.
This course was paired with a bottle of Bread & Butter Pinot Noir.
Vintage: 2018
Oak Treatment: American and French Oak
Alcohol: 13.5%
Suggested Pairings: Barbeque dishes like salmon, quail, and lamb
Third Course
When I saw the dessert, I thought, “Oh ya, I can eat all of this.” Then I started to eat the delicious blackberry chocolate crème brulee tart. I slowed down after a few bites because I thought, “Wow this is rich.” Don’t worry I was able to finish it.
The dessert was paired with a bottle of Chronic Cellars Spritz & Giggles which was very good with the chocolate.
Alcohol: 14.2%
Aromas: citrus, blossom, and a hint of apple.
Gifts
This was an amazing evening that included dinner, 3 full bottles of wine, and gifts! We received hats, pens, and a cool cloth bag.
Chronic Cellars and Bread & Butter Virtual Wine Dinner
What is a unique meal that you have tried? Would you eat it again?
What a cool experience! I will have to check if any restaurants in my area offer this type of dinner experience. The blackberry chocolate crème brulee tart looks amazing!
That is great. Let us know if your local restaurant will offer a virtual dinner.
Oh, this looks so good! I’ve never had duck, but I would certainly give it a try, especially in an experience like this. That blackberry chocolate creme Brule tart looks heavenly!
Yes, the tart was amazing.
Yum! All of the courses look delicious! That tart sounds like it is to die for.
The tart was mouth watering…. YUM
What a fun dinner! I love the wine pairings – yum.
We always learn something new.
I love this. I have always been curious about Bread and Butter wine. Looks like you had an amazing time … virtually.
It was a neat experience to be at home but eating and drinking the foods from the restaurant.
The blackberry chocolate crème brulee tart looks tempting.
Once you start eating it, it was very hard to stop. LOL
How cool is that! What a neat experience!
It was cool to learn why the foods were chosen to match the wines.
I am so jealous that you have all of these tastings available to you! We would love something like this! I will have to keep my eyes open for similar opportunities around us.
Yes, let us know if you get to have a similar experience.
This look so good! What a fun experience! btw: Love that you said, Duck, Duck, Goose. In Minnesota, they say Duck, Duck, Gray Duck. Weird.
That is interesting that they say Duck, Duck, Gray Duck in Minnesota. I have never heard that before.
I need to look into doing something like this! It sounds so fun.
It was a great learning experience and fun activity.
The food looks great. I am unfortunately allergic to wines and champagne 🙁
The food was just as wonderful.
My husband and I love wine experiences. I would love to have this done virtually so we can still enjoy it.
It was nice that we could participate from home.
This is just such a clever idea! I love it.
It was a great fun activity to do at home.
What a lovely meal and pairing! Sounds great!
It was great to learn how the meals were picked to be paired with the wines.