Food Republic And Pacific Rim Host A Riesling And Pintxos Dinner In Chicago
Earlier this week, Food Republic teamed with Pacific Rim wines and Chicago restaurant Salero to showcase how well Riesling pairs with food — particularly Spanish flavors.
Around 35 invited guests from the Chicago area — among them restaurant industry members, wine buyers, distributors, social-media influencers and bloggers — joined Pacific Rim winemaker Nicolas Quillé for dinner on Tuesday evening. Salero chef Ashlee Aubin, an alum of Alinea, served a number of Spanish dishes, such as Galician-style octopus, jamón croquettes, albondigas and paella mixta to the crowd. Quillé kept everyone buzzing throughout the crisp fall evening with prodigious pours of Washington state–produced Rieslings, including a legendary 2010 vintage of its world-class Solstice. Check out some photos from the joy-filled evening here below.
A few of the Pacific Rim Riesling varietals poured throughout the evening.
The evening showcased Riesling's ability to pair with a variety of global foods.
Chef Aubin speaks to the crowd before serving a number of specialties from the Basque region of Spain.
Quillé interacts with media and press guests.
Pacific Rim winemaker Nicolas Quillé.
Oysters paired with a Pacific Rim Grüner Veltliner.
One of the evening's star courses, a paella mixta.
Quillé and guests discuss the versatility of Riesling in food pairings.
Attendees included wine buyers, distributors and writers from around Chicago.
Quillé and Salero chef Ashlee Aubin.
Jamón croquettes, paired with a Pacific Rim dry Riesling.