Miss last nite’s Vines to Reefs Class?

I teach a number of great Twin Cities Food and Wine classes across the board, but really our Vines to Reefs Series at Cooks of Crocus Hill is always a ton of fun!  Chef Mike, culinary director for Cooks, and I team up to teach a full five course menu paired to all things seafood, explaining that it is not always the color of your protein that dictates the wine you choose, but the cooking technique. 

Step outside the box with your pairings with this fun culinary/libation combo!

If you happened to miss last nite’s class, here’s a quick 4-1-1 on the dishes and the wines paired to each course.  Chef Mike explains the combination of flavors, as I shoot you the best tips for pairing to all things ‘reef’ to vino. 

The best part…5 out of the 6 wines we showed here are all under $20!!

See what food/wine combos take the cake…In HD

A to Z Pinot Gris ~ Oregon  $12
Chamisal ‘Stainless’ Chardonnay ~ Edna Valley, CA  $12
Poggio Morino Morellino di Scansano ~ Tuscany, Italy  $15
Vega Rioja Tempranillo ~ Rioja, Spain  $12
Michel Picard Sancerre ~ Loire, France  $25
Toad Hollow Risque ~ Limoux, France  $15