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Poached Pears with Eola Hills “Vin d’Épice” Late Harvest Gewürtzraminer

A recipe from our Assistant Vineyard Manager, Kate Taylor

What you need: 1/2 cup Vin d'épice 1 1/2 cup Riesling 1 Cupwater 1 cup Demerara sugar 1 stick cinnamon 2 whole cloves 4 slices fresh ginger 3 Bosc or Anjou pears, quartered, cored and peeled

In a medium saucepan, combine the wines, water, sugar and spices. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add pear quarters and place a round of parchment paper on the surface of the liquid. Cover and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes until pears are tender but not mushy.

Remove pears to a serving dish. Simmer liquid over medium heat until sauce reduces and becomes syrupy, coating the back of a spoon. Strain to remove spices. Pour sauce over pears and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. For more recipes, click here.

Cheers from Eola Hills Wine Cellars

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Sweet plantain Tostones with ripe mango and avocado guacamole. Paired with Sixpoint's Bengali Tiger

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Meet the owners and founders of tasteful pairings, Ben and Lucy.

"Drinking good wine with good food in good company, is one of life's most civilized pleasures."  - Michael Broadbent

We can't wait to cook for you! No, seriously. Our goal is to ensure that you and your guests have the best time, no matter what the event. We'll provide the food and the wine, all you have to do is show up and enjoy.

We think that appetizers have gained an unfair reputation. Just the mention of an appetizer reception at a wedding or high profile event seems to imply the event is "budget friendly" and haunting visions of pigs in a blanket almost ensure you'll be stopping at the drive-thu on the way home. And don't get us started on the wine situation. Why is the wine served at these events always cheap and mass produced.

At tasteful pairings we are determined to completely challenge all of your misconceptions about appetizer catering, and will provide you with an exciting menu, inspired by international flavors and seasonal produce. Our menus are 100% customizable to your tastes and budget and we promise that your guests wont leave hungry.

Our wine is list is 100% curated and pre-tasted, inspired by Vintages in West Concord, where artisanal, honest, and quality wines are the focus. We ensure you that great wine is available at any price point from California to Burgundy, and when your menu is perfectly paired it will guarantee a memorable experience.

After all what could be better than socializing at a buffet table filled with platters of beautiful food, with a delicious glass of wine, surrounded by the people who matter most? (forks and plates optional)