We all deserve a break from snow and wind-chill concerns… what better way than to transport ourselves down under to Australia for the island nation’s summer holiday celebration AUSTRALIA DAY.  Penn Avenue Fish accepted our challenge to deliver a dinner worthy of a summer coastal gathering and we paired their inspired cuisine with some rare, tasty wines.

For those who like scores, one famous reviewer rated the wines 91pts, 94pts, 94pts, 94pts, and 94pts – join us and see if you agree!

First Course 
Ora King Salmon Gravlox
cucumber-dill / crostini

Jansz Premium Rose – Tasmania NV

Second Course
Australian Seabass with Zucchini Slice
brown butter & caper sauce

Holm Oak Pinot Gris – Tasmania 2015
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Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon – Margaret River 2015

Third Course
Wild Rocket Salad
arugula / macadamia nuts / roaring 40’s bleu cheese / Indonesian vinaigrette

Fourth Course
Lamb with Roasted Hasselback Potato
whole grain mustard / rosemary / garlic

Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot – Margaret River 2012
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Elderton Shiraz 2014 Syrah/Shiraz – Barossa 2012

Fifth Course
Lamington

Selection of liquors from Sullivan’s Cove in Tasmania