What kind of shoes do you wear
to a Barefoot Wine dinner?

by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

The winemaker, Jennifer wore boots. Publisher Lupita wore boots. I wore my most comfortable shoes--they seemed appropriate for a fruit forward, food friendly wine. Just like my shoes, the Barefoot wine group is easy to pair.

The dinner was held a Local, a restaurant I had driven by many times but never tried. It was as exciting a discovery as the Barefoot wines that Jennifer chose to pair with the food.

Greeting

Since I was planning a party the next evening, my mind was on what to serve to a group of journalist friends. Jennifer chose the Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvee. It set the mood and everyone was in high spirits before we sat down to dinner. Note to self: remember Barefoot Brut Cuvee as a party starter.

Six Fabulous Courses

Course One

The menu promised Local's fried green beans with a dipping sauce. Fresh and crispy, the greeen beans were complimented by Barefoot Bubbly Pino Grigio Champagne

Course Two

My favorite course was the fresh sugar pumpkin soup with creme fraice and crispy carrots. I wanted to order this for dessert, too. And when I do go back, it will be my first dish to order. Jennifer likes Chardonay with pumpkin and I thought they were good together

Course Three

Local baby arugula and a brown sugar saute of mini pears with pure luck's hoelessly blue grilled bruschetta and tawakoni honey balsamic. Jennifer Chose Barefoot Bubbly Rose, the newest barefoot bubbly. She likes the white peach and strawberry flavors

Course Four

Cornflake Panko crusted seabass over rustic cauliflower mash, haricort vert saute and herb buerre blanc. Jennifer chose Barefoot Pinot Noir because of its silky lingering finish.

Course Five

Grilled all natural tenderloin filet with panko crusted fries, petite herb salad with a tawny port balsamic finish. Jennifer served this with a Barefoot Zinfandel, the first wine she added to the barefoot line in 1996.

Course Six

Red pear and Apple slab pie with vanilla bean ice cream, pistachios, and warm honey butter. It was served with my favorite wine of all--the Barefoot Bubbly Moscato Spumante 

LOCAL @ the Boyd Hotel
2936 Elm Street
between Mozzarella Co. + Rudolph's Meat Market
Dallas, TX 75226 

www.Barefootwine.com

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.yogayaya.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.coffeeatlas.com, www.teaAtlas.com