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Christmas in the Vineyard
Today we will be talking about Christmas Day Dining. 1st up is a couple of Wichita’s finest Chefs to talk about their holiday cooking at home. From Breakfast, through Brunch and finally the BIG Christmas dinner it’s always fun to hear what the pros who cook for a living fix for their family and friends. Chef Bobby Lane from Chester’s Chop House and Chef Damian Lehman of Lakeside Club will join us in the first half.
Dean Busquaert
In the second half joining us from Sequoia Grove is Dean Busquaert. Dean teaches guests how to pair Cabernet to food in an educational experience called “A Taste for Cabernet.” Some of the pairing tips Dean will discuss include:
- Have red and white wines on hand for a variety of different dishes
- Pair acid-driven white wines with sweeter dishes due to the wine’s lower tannin level and naturally smoother profile
- If you’re drinking a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, add acidity and salt to foods to soften Cabernet Sauvignon’s robust texture
Dean has over 20 years’ experience in Napa Valley food and wine education, is a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked with wineries such as Sequoia Grove, Robert Mondavi Winery, Grgich Hills Estate, and Beringer Vineyards.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2012 Sequoia Grove Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec aged 20 months in barrel, 40% American oak. Dark red in color, on the nose the wine smells of blackberry, black cherry, and clove, with background notes of coffee and vanilla. On the palate, the wine bursts with fresh fruit, cherries, and blackberries. A seamless arc of flavor flows into a slightly smoky finish. Versatile with food, this wine pairs well with grilled red meats and vegetables, pork tenderloin and heavy cheeses