In his opening remarks owner Joe Groia called the experience of owning a winery "a business full of terrific people, and yet a stupid business to get into," [ed. note: I can only assume he meant due to all the red tape]. Tonight, at 16 Mile Cellar's first winemaker's dinner held at Treadwell's in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Joe and Susan Barnacal showcased four finished wines and one interesting barrel sample.
Tonight we dined on some delectable treats coming out of the Treadwell kitchen, including a hand-foraged mushroom dish that went incredibly well with a 2011 Pinot, a Parsley-Potato soup that tasted better than the picture I took lets on and a pork stack that was as hedonistic as it was delicious. As for the wines the star of the show was a 2011 Chardonnay that set the table for the wines to come ... let's take a look.
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| Arrival at Treadwell's for the 16 Mile Cellar Dinner. |
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| The tables are set with ultimate care ... |
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| ... in Treadwell's 24 feet underground private dining room - no cell service down here to disturb your dining experience ... and that's kinda nice. |
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| A glass of Rosé sits on the table ... this is my artistic shot of the night |
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| Sommelier, James Treadwell, explains the food & wine pairings |
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| Winery owners Susan Barnacal and Joseph Groia ... "I really love our 2011 Civility," says Susan - and if you read the review below you'll see I agree. |
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| Current winemaker: Regan Kapach |
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| Parsley and Potato Soup with Smoked Bacon Soft Free Range Egg, Garlic Popcorn |
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| BC Albacore Tuna Tartare with Blood Orange Granitee |
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| Salad of "Marc's" Winter Mushrooms with Crispy Parmesan Crumbs |
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| Trio of "Cumbrae Farms" Pork: Slow Cooked Cheek with Confit Jowl and Sage Wrapped Tenderloin Black Bean Puree, Jalapeno Sauce |
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| Vanilla Cheesecake with Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream |
The Wines ... (click wine name for full review)
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| 2013 Renegade Rosé - $16.95 (*** ½) |
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| 2011 "Civility" Chardonnay - $24.95 (**** ½) |
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| 2010 "Incivility" Pinot Noir - $29.95 (****) |
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| 2011 "Incivility" Pinot Noir - $29.95 (*** ½) |
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| 2011 "Rebel" Chardonnay - $19.95 (*** ½+) |
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