Portuguese Tavern wine and food pairing was a fantastic event, hosted by AWS member Maria Stevens of  JMF - Grupo Faustino - Palm Bay International and Executive Chef José Luis Santos.  Maria's knowledge of culture, food and wines of this region is unmatched.   Special discounts for those who attended, at Stew Leonard's of Clifton NJ store for all of the wines listed below.   The event took place at the wonderful Portuguese Tavern at 507 Crooks Avenue, Clifton, NJ. 

Wine selections for this five course meal were:

1. Twin Vines (Vinho Verde DOC), 2017
2. Lancers Rosé (Península de Setúbal)
3. Ripanço Private Selection Red (Alentejo), 2016
4. Periquita Reserva (Península de Setúbal), 2014   90 pts  WE
5. Domini (Douro DOC), 2014       90 pts  WE
6. José de Sousa (Alentejo), 2015   94 pts WE
7. JMF Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal (Setúbal DOC), 2010    91 pts WS

Thanks to all of the American Wine Society members who attended and made it a fun evening.

This was a sell out / full house event.