Paris Bistro is located in Winter Park on Aloma Ave near the intersection of Semoran Blvd/SR436. (Full address and website are listed at the bottom)
We were greeted with a refreshing glass of Rose, on the fruity and sweeter side, the Kir de Bienevenue.The restaurant was filled to capacity, the bulk of the attendees had attended a wine dinners at Paris Bistro. The price of the dinner was $45.oo per person for 4 courses and wine; a very nice evening.
The first course was an appetizer course that offered a crepe filled with a bechamel sauce with cheese, leek and ham. I forgot to snap a picture, but everyone was raving about how wonderful it was.The wine served with the appetizer course was 2006 Viognier Domaine Luc (France), which paired very nicely with the crepes.
The wine had a nose of apricots with a slight minerality. It was a big, full bodied Viognier, showing good acid and a nice finish. Would be excellent paired with Salmon, Crab and grilled fish. Serve at 54 degrees to allow the wine to show the complex structure. The wine came out chilled and really opened up as it got closer to 54 degrees.
The second course was the salad course, a traditional Salad Nicoise. The salad was well dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette. The mixed greens were appointed with green beans, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, black olives, tuna and a very nice anchovy filet.
I tried the anchovy and found it salty, but not overly fishy. Very nice when eaten with the dressed tomatoes.
The 2004 Malbec Reserva, Bosca (Argentina) was paired with the Salad Nicoise. The Malbec spends 12 months in Oak. Dark, almost opaque red purple color. Intense dark fruits show on the first sip, however the wine is bright and young, showing a bit of green stems in the background. Nice mid-tannins on the finish. I would decant this wine 45 minute to allow it to open up, try again in 2 years. The pairing with the salad provided a nice contrast between the salty anchovy and rich tuna. Try with steak or antipasto meats.
The third course was the Veal Marengo, a slow cooked veal dish with tender chunks of veal simmered in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and tomatoes served with green beans and polenta. The veal was amazingly tender and flavorful. My husband cleared his plate and there was not a drop sauce left when they cleared our plates.
Served with the entree was the 2006 Tierra Del Fuego Carmenere Reserva (Chile). The Carmenere was dark and inky in color and showed dark fruits with a hint of green bell peppers on the nose. The first sip was fruit forward with toasted oak midway through, heavier tannins on the finish. A perfect BBQ or grilling wine that will hold it own next to rubs and sauces.
Since I do not eat meat and had notified them ahead of time, I was prepared a lovely fish with crab and spinach stuffing and white wine sauce, along with the green beans and polenta. AMAZING! 
The fourth and final course was dessert, a Napoleon pastry. The crisp and flaky pastry was layered with rich pastry cream and topped with a fanned strawberry. Not too sweet and was complimented with the Vouvray Sparkling Brut NV (France) . The sparkling Vouvray is 100% CheninBlanc, very fine bubbles with subtle toasted nuts on the aroma. Yeasty and nice dryness, would pair with seafood, tapas and soft cheeses.My husband and I left the meal comfortably full, but not at all over stuffed or feeling that the food was too rich or heavy. We'll be back for another dinner very soon!
Wines served throughout the night were available for sale after the dinner.Paris Bistro
3586 Aloma Ave
Winter Park, FL 32765
The next wine dinner is scheduled for April 15, 2008. The details are pictured the the flyer or check the website.
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http://www.parisbistrofinedining.com/
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