Dear Oenophile,

I was asked last time how I pick the wines for these events. Usually I’m given a menu and since I’ve drank pert near everything on the planet I select what I think would be fun. Some times I have it in inventory and some times I have to order, either way it works out. 

Next week, on Wednesday the 21st, 6PM, at the Bridge Restaurant I will be practicing my craft with an Alaskan Seafood Cioppino. A hearty tomato soup with scallops, clams, halibut, crab, roasted garlic, fresh basil, olive oil and seared herb pesto bread. Usually soup and wine are a no-no but we’re going to pair it with the 2021, Tomassi, “Rafael”, Valpolicella, Classico, Superiore. This is a spicy, light bodied blend with enough punch to match the tomato base in the Cioppino. 

To get seated we’ll have the Villa Marcello, Prosecco, Millesimato, Brut, 2023. The salad course will be 2023 Suavia, Soave Classico and for dessert the Cleto Chiarli, “Centenario” Lambrusco di Modena, Amabile, something you’d never try in a million years!

Tickets are $95 per person include your meal, wine pairings, and gratuity.

Wines & Menu

Meet and Greet
Wine: Villa Marcello, Prosecco, Millesimato, Brut, 2023

Salad Course: Alaskan Salmon Tartare Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing
Heirloom tomato, fresh greens, thinly sliced radish, cucumber, thin crouton crisp, micro cress
Wine Pairing: 2023 Suavia, Soave, Classico

Entree Course: Alaskan Seafood Cioppino
Hearty tomato soup, scallops, clams, halibut, crab, roasted garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, seared herb pesto bread
Wine Pairing: 2021 Tommasi “Rafael” Valpoliocella, Classico, Superiore

Dessert Course: Triple Berry Crisp
Raspberry-rhubarb filling, blueberry puree, currant caviar, oatmeal streusel crust
Wine Pairing: Cleto Chiarli “Centenario” Lambrusco di Modena’ Amabile

Cheers,
Mike McVittie, CSW
Wine Manager
Anchorage Wine House