Ramekins & Wine in the Merchant Hotel
Thursday, August 15, 2019
I was invited to attend “Ramekins at the Merchant” and will admit I was intrigued. Ramekins of food from Ramekins and wine, partnered with a selection of wines from JN Wine? Whats not to like?
Jamie & Thea started Ramekins & Wine, to spread the joy that they get from food and wine, and specifically how they go together. Jamie has worked in the wine trade for 10 years and was also a Masterchef Semi-finalist in 2017. Together they partnered with local wine experts JN Wine, to host a wine and food pairing supper club in the Merchant Hotel. Belfast. The main concept of Ramekins & Wine is that each dish must suit a ramekin, and they must be edible with a teaspoon.
The event consisted of a 7 course dinner, served in their trademark ramekins and paired with 7 of JN Wine’s best offerings, chosen specifically for the way they go with the food. Jamie introduced each course and Jane from JN Wine explained the wine pairing.
For more about Ramekins & Wine, click here.
What we were served
Surprising the Tuna- sesame cured tuna, toasted macadamia & lime
Paired with Forrest Estate Pinot Gris 2017, New Zealand
A Sweet Little Pea Garden- summer green salad, chèvre, pea & herb veloute
Paired with Macchialupa Falanghina 2017, Italy
Sicilian Lobster’s Friends- Fish soup risotto, lobster & parmesan espuma
Paired with Rustenberg Chardonnay 2018, South Africa
The Second Spanish Hen- Chicken, peppers, almond, anchovy
Paired with Cline Cellars Lodi Zindfandel 2016, California
A Wild Duck Nested- Wild Duck & Blackberry bon bon, burnt onion, beetroot
Paired with Les Dissidents Le Paris 2018, France
Return of The Lemons- Potted lemon tart, Italian Meringue, semolina shortbread
Paired with Familia Martinez Finca Antigua Moscatel 2018, Spain
Campfire Cookies- Warm chocolate chip cookie, malt loaf & pistachio ice cream
Paired with Andrew Quady Starboard Batch 88 NV California
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