Earlier this week 'Mover' James Koroni was invited to attend a three course dinner at Candle 79, hosted by The Vegan Vine. Each course was paired with a wine from their vineyards in the Northern Central Coast of California. Here's what was served that evening:
APPETIZER
Whole Wheat Ravioli sauteed summer vegetables in a sauvignon blanc wine sauce with cashew cheese. Paired with Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast, California 2010
ENTREE
Walnut Crusted Seitan wild mushrooms, hericot verts, celeriac puree, red wine reduction. Paired with Red Wine, Central Coast, California 2009
DESSERT
Fig Napoleon cashew cream, vanilla ice cream, fig compote and a cabernet reduction Paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California 2008
In most wines, animal products are used as processing aids in the “fining” or filtration part of the winemaking process to help remove solids such as grape skins, stems and seeds. (source) The most common animal ingredients used in making wine are:
- Isinglass, a very pure form of gelatin from sturgeon fish bladders
- Gelatin, extract from boiled cow’s or pig’s hooves and sinews
- Egg whites
- Caseins, a protein from milk
For more information visit, http://theveganvine.com/