Restaurant Cocobie in Marina Ixtapa, together with Vinoteca Mexico out of Zihuatanejo have gotten together to host a special tasting of Mexican wines and foods in honor of Mexico’s celebration of the bicentenary of its Independence and centenary of the Mexican Revolution.
The event includes a 4-course dinner, each course accompanied by a wine from Mexican vineyards selected by Sommelier Miguel Angel Quiroz of Vinoteca Mexico, who will be on hand to guide diners and tasters through the tasting menu and answer any questions.
Just to whet your appetite, here’s the scheduled menu:
- Orange stuffed with goat cheese and squash blossoms in a huitlacoche sauce, accompanied by a Casa Madero Chardonnay
- Wild Mushroom soup a la Desierto de los Leones (this is one of my absolute favorites!), accompanied by Viña Kristel Sauvignon Blanc, Monte Xanic
- Scallops of Pork in Green Mole, accompanied by a Mexican red, and
- Mangos Flambé with vanilla ice cream, accompanied by a Chenin Blanc late harvest, Monte Xanic
Date and Time: Friday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Restaurant Cocobie, Marina Ixtapa
Cost for the 4-course meal, 4 samples of wine including coffee and service: $390 pesos per person
Advance reservations and payment should be made at the Cocobie Restaurant in Marina Ixtapa or contact Oscar Rivera, Cell 755-114-3470
Vinoteca México SA de CV, Vicente Guerrero #22, Colonia Centro, Zihuatanejo Guerrero, México
Of: 755 112 13 92, Fax: 755 112 13 92. www.vinoteca.com
