On March 27, Robin and I and Marnie and Mac all went to the Buzz for another in their series of quarterly Wine Dinners. This time the wines were presented by Zonin Winery direct from Italy. Christie, Debbie and Tom did a fantastic job in paring the wines and preparing the 7 course dinner. Look what we had. My wine scores are in parenthesis. 20 points possible.

On Table

Salami Carpaccio
Breads and Dipping Oils

Antipasti

Mozzarella Puffs
Funghi Marinati
Perreroni Marinati

2006 Zonin Sasseo Primitivo Masseria Altemura
13.5% (16)

Pasti

Pasta with Lentil Sauce

2004 Zonin Chianti Classico Reserva Castello D’albola
13.0% (18)

Salad

Grilled Onion Salad

2008 Zonin Insola Principi di Byuera
13.5% (18)

It was good to have Mac and Marnie with us for dinner.

La Dolce Vita

Shrimp Scampi

2008 Zonin Le Focaie Rocca di Montemassi
13.5% (18)

Entrèe

Chicken with Lemon and Wine
Oven Fries
Steamed Asparagus with Lemon

2005 Zonin Sassabruna Rocca di Montemassi
13.0% (19)

Dessert

Granita de Caffe
Blackberry Pound Cake with Moscato Ctream

NV Zonin Proseco NL
11% (17)

So there you have another exciting quarterly wine dinner at the Buzz. Remember, there is also a monthly wine dinner held on the 2nd Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Seating is limited to 40 people, so call for reservations. The quarterly dinners are special so they cost $25 per person. The monthly dinners are $15 per person. Cheers and hope to see you at the next event.