Ho Ho Ho, German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wines,
Our annual holiday paired dinner will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012, starting at 7 p.m.
This year the dinner will be at the National Press Club. Also, it will be a served dinner with wines selected to pair perfectly with the courses!
Read on …
The venue is stunning: a private room, the 1st Amendment, offering us views overlooking the White House, Treasury Building, Willard Hotel, and other historic downtown landmarks. What a terrific opportunity for a very special evening with friends and family! Let’s hope for a light dusting of snow to really set the festive evening mood.
The evening begins at 7PM with passed hors d’oeuvres paired with one of our favorite Sekts.
Chicken and Lemongrass Potstickers, Bacon and Manchego-stuffed Dates, and Country Tri-meat Pâté with green peppercorns on toast.
Henkell Riesling
The evening continues when we are seated at 7:30PM
A starter of Arugula, Cilantro, and Mushroom Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts – a visual as well as culinary feast!
2009 G A Schneider Niersteiner Paterberg Riesling Kabinett, Rheinhessen
2008 Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spaetlese, Pfalz
A main course of Seared Halibut served with an Egg, Caper, Lemon, and Pear Sauce; Roasted Red Potatoes; Seasonal Vegetable; and Bread and Butter – an exciting change from years past!
2001 Dr.Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spaetlese, Mosel
2002 Eugen Wehrheim Niersteiner Oelberg Riesling Auslese
The evening concludes with a special dessert
Apple/Mango/Apricot Crisp topped with Crème Fraiche
1989 Eugen Mueller Forster Ungeheuer Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese, Pfalz
Coffee Service
The cost of the evening is $95 for members and $105 for non-members.