Pop Up Taste Test

Written By Justis Thomas

Breweries have wine so that when your beer-loving friend drags you there, you don’t have to pretend to like “notes of hops” when you really just wanted notes of grapes!

On Friday March 7th, Violets Garage held a pop up taste test with some wine and cheese sandwiches. This event helped us decide some of the moderately-priced wine to put on our menu. In this blog, we will go over the pop up taste test event, and what potentially could make the final wine list.

Some of the red wine options

Wine Tasting

Our guests that attended the pop up event had a variety of mid-ranged wines to sample. They tested them and voted on what they liked best. They sampled these wines:

  • ANNALISA MOSCATO

  • TIAMO PROSECCO

  • ALMARE SPRITZ ELDERFLOWER LEMON

  • OXFORD LANDING SAUVIGNON BLANC

  • RIFF PINOT GRIGIO VENEZIE 2023

  • WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU ORANGES 2023

  • DOUGH CHARDONNAY 2022

  • FOREVER SUMMER BY MIRABEAU ROSE 2023

  • CLEAN SLATE RIESLING SCREW CAP 2023

  • JIM BARRY COVER DRIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020

  • PIKE ROAD PINOT NOIR 2023

  • OXFORD LANDING CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023

  • LA MALDITA GARNACHA RIOJA DOC 2023

  • GHOSTRUNNER RED 2023

  • BLOCK NINE PINOT NOIR CAIDENS VINEYARDS 2023

Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Sandwich

Cheese Sandwich Pairings

Along with the delicious wines, our guests were also given cheese sandwiches as a pairing. These are the sandwiches that were presented:

Gruyère & Caramelized Onion

Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Cheese Sandwiches

A savory and rich indulgence featuring Gruyère cheese melted to perfection, complemented by sweet, caramelized onions and a touch of Dijon mustard, all nestled between slices of hearty rye bread.

Pepper Jack & Chorizo

A spicy delight with melted pepper jack cheese, crumbled chorizo bursting with flavor, and roasted red peppers, all wrapped in a jalapeño cheddar tortilla for an extra kick.

Classic Cheddar

A timeless favorite with gooey melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between slices of golden, crispy bread, perfect in its simplicity.

Cheddar & Jalapeños

A zesty twist on the classic, featuring melted cheddar cheese paired with spicy jalapeños, creating a flavorful and fiery experience in every bite.

Ham & Cheese

A classic combination of savory ham and melted cheese, nestled between slices of golden, crispy bread. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Justis Thomas
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