George’s of Galilee in Narragansett hosted a pairing dinner featuring wines from Duckhorn Vineyards in collaboration with Mancini Beverage – Rhode Island Distributing division on Oct. 25. The evening began with guests’ choice of a welcome cocktail or mocktail paired with appetizers. Guests enjoyed several courses of cuisine prepared by the culinary team, each paired with a different wine from Duckhorn Vineyards, including Decoy Brut Cuvée, Duckhorn Vineyards North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, Migration Pinot Noir and Paraduxx Proprietary Red Wine. Founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, Duckhorn Vineyards is known as one of the first 40 Napa Valley wineries. Throughout its history, its winemakers have focused on optimal grape selection, innovative winemaking techniques and a premium barrel-aging program. The Duckhorn Portfolio includes Decoy, Goldeneye, Paraduxx and Migration, among others.
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- Decoy Brut Cuvée and Duckhorn Vineyards North Coast Sauvignon Blanc at George’s of Galilee on Oct. 25.
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- Kim Wells, Wine Trade Specialist, Mancini Beverage and Claire Cahir, Private Dining and Event Manager, George’s of Galilee.
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- Decoy Brut Cuvée was paired with the first course, poached oysters.
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- Sara Messier, Server, George’s of Galilee.
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- Migration Pinot Noir.
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- Henry O’Neal, Head Chef, George’s of Galilee.
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- Glasses of Migration Pinot Noir.
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- Jonathan Pelletier, General Manager, George’s of Galilee led a raffle of Duckhorn wines during dinner.
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- A pasta dish paired with Migration Pinot Noir.
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- A glass of Paraduxx Proprietary Red Wine.
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- A pour of Migration Pinot Noir.
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- Caitlyn Murphy, Bartender, George’s of Galilee.
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- Jared McSorley, Server, George’s of Galilee.
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- Event cocktails included The Graveyard Shift, The Cucumber Crisp and a Smoked Apple Butter Old Fashioned.
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- A cocktail pour.
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- The Sorrento Sunset cocktail: Amalfitano Limoncello, rosé champagne, pink grapefruit and soda.
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- The Smoked Apple Butter Old Fashioned: Bulleit Bourbon, apple nectar, cinnamon bitters and Sugar in the Raw.
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- A pour of the Smoked Apple Butter Old Fashioned for Kevin Durfee, Owner, George’s of Galilee.
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- The Spiced Fig Cooler Mocktail: fig coulis, vanilla bean simple syrup, nutmeg bitters and apple cider topped with Fever-Tree Tonic Water.
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- The Graveyard Shift cocktail, a blend of Oreo-infused vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and vanilla bean simple syrup topped with vanilla cream and cookie crumbs.
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- The Cucumber Crisp cocktail, a blend of Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber & Mint Vodka, raw sugar, prosecco and lime.
Photos by Alison Turpin.
