This year we we're among the few who stayed behind to enjoy the 4th of July in San Francisco. We all know it can't be about the heat or the fireworks so we had to make it about food and wine instead! The day started off with appetizers for the Brazil vs. Columbia World Cup game and was followed by a seated BBQ dinner al fresco. And yes, blankets were provided.
We started off with a Sutton Cellars Vermouth aperitif with grapefruit zest and crostinis with tapenade and jamon serrano.
We also enjoyed Clams Broiled with Lemon, Thyme and Parmesan with Chandon Blanc de Noirs (in a photo covering all patriotic colors of the day).
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| Clams photo courtesy of @ Christina Holmes, Food & Wine |
Luckily for us we celebrated a win!
For our take on the traditional 4th of July BBQ, we had 3 courses planned with wine pairings. The first course was a play on a Caprese Salad with fresh summer ingredients including watermelon, basil, heirloom tomatoes and burrata paired with a rosé flight.
Next we enjoyed New Englanduh Burgers with truffle buttered corn. For this course we chose a red flight featuring a 100% Merlot from Tin Barn Vineyards, the Range 30 West Bordeaux Blend with 60% Merlot and %40 Cabernet Franc from Foxen Winery, and a Chateau La Courolle, Montagne St. Emilion Bordeaux blend with Merlot also as its predominant varietal.
We finished off with a an Apricot Pie from Destination Baking Company and Port.
I am so glad to have pulled off this meal. I have to thank my friend Tanya for not calling me crazy, and for being entirely on board and even taking on a course! After pie we went on to a little Cards Against Humanity and more lounging under blankets outside. It was an unforgettable day!
Hope you all had a nice holiday!
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