The Coast Guard House welcomed Jean Trimbach, a 13th-generation family owner of the French wine producer’s namesake line. The wine dinner on February 28 featured Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2014, Riesling 2013, Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emilee 2007, Pinot Gris Reserve Personelle 2011, Gewurztraminer 2013 and Vendage Tardive Gewurztraminer 2014. Each wine was paired with a culinary offering. The Trimbach family has been crafting wines in the Alsace region of France since 1626. During the dinner, Trimbach spoke about his family’s history and winemaking, as well as the characteristics of each paired wine.
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- Elisa Wybraniec, Sommelier, Coast Guard House and Jean Trimbach of Trimbach Wines.
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- Wines from the Trimbach portfolio featured during the dinner.
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- The dinner menu featured a first course of pork belly with Brussels kraut, apple and slow-cooked onion. The second course featured crispy monkfish with leek and pomme maxim. Third course tasted foie gras torchon with chestnut, pear and veal jus. Fourth course showcased a whole roasted local fish and lastly, fruit and crème brulee for dessert.
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- The dinner menu featured a first course of pork belly with Brussels kraut, apple and slow-cooked onion. The second course featured crispy monkfish with leek and pomme maxim. Third course tasted foie gras torchon with chestnut, pear and veal jus. Fourth course showcased a whole roasted local fish and lastly, fruit and crème brulee for dessert.
