What’s With Wine: Bespoke Wine Tasting and Pairing at The Blackboard

From the white wine collection, the Chateau Vrai Caillou is a personal favorite of mine. It has a subtle taste but does not fall short of the classic wines’ tangy flavor.

 

 

As for the red wine collection, Pinot Noir stands out as it perfectly complements with fish and meat with its smooth fluid texture and just the right amount of bittersweet flavor.

 

The wine pairing experience will not be complete without giving all of the wines in the wine selection a try, though.

 

Just to name a few of their bestsellers, the Grilled US Beef Tenderloin stands true to its name with its bursting flavor and the half-done, tender beef meat cooked to perfection.

 

(Grilled US Beef Tenderloin)

 

Another of The Blackboard’s bestsellers that goes well with any wine of your choice would be the Homemade BBQ Spiced Pork Baby Back Ribs drizzled with the finest sauce. It is flavored just right – mild enough to tease your palate, but not too overpowering.

 

(Homemade BBQ Spiced Pork Baby Back Ribs)

 

Yet another perfect dish to pair with wine is Pollo De La Casa, which is made of chicken and boiled potatoes in butter.

 

(Pollo De La Casa)

 

If one prefers a lighter meal to pair with wine, the appetizer and snack bestsellers of The Blackboard will serve just right. The Assorted Cream Cheese Dips are perfect for both red and white wines. The 3 dips consist of roasted bell pepper, pesto/onion chive, and roasted garlic. Pair it with bread and you’re off to enjoy a laid-back dining and wine experience.

 

(Assorted Cream Cheese Dips)

 

Yet another light bestseller to pair with wines is the Crispy Salmon Croquettas. They are moist enough to melt in your mouth but have a crunchy exterior giving the dish a slight twist – exactly why it’s perfect to pair with wine.

 

(Crispy Salmon Croquettas)

 

The Blackboard came up with this concept to show diners that wine can be as casual and can result in an excellent wine-tasting experience when paired perfectly according to your preferred taste. It is a versatile way of experiencing wine without the rigidity and formality commonly found in fine dining restaurants where wine is commonly known to be present. It is only here at The Blackboard that wines are casually offered along with good food for pairings if guests would want a relaxing time after a visit at the mall since it is located inside The Podium. 

 

(Chef Michel of The Blackboard and Mr. Tristan of Yats Wine Cellars)

 

Now I believe that is really something new to try on a casual and regular basis, especially since it is a bit cheaper than formal dining, but is still perfect enough to give you that classy wine experience. Plus, The Blackboard is easily accessible as it is nestled right at The Podium. Thank you to the entire staff of The Blackboard for the invite and the warm welcome.

For another great article on food, check out Street Chef: Where Tradition Meets Fusion.

 

 

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What’s With Wine: Bespoke Wine Tasting and Pairing at The Blackboard