A few photos from the recent Casa Noble Tequila Dinner at Akasha Restaurant.
Casa Noble is a family owned boutique distillery, that dates back to the late 1700’s, located in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. Casa Noble Ultra Premium Tequila was also recently awarded “Outstanding Tequila of the Decade”, it was the first silver tequila to get a double gold medal at the prestigious World Spirit Competition and has been selected as best Tequila in Mexico by The Mexican Tequila Academy. Casa Noble 100% Blue Agave, triple distilled and aged in special French White Oak is traditionally hand made with love and passion. (via CN website, link below)
March 22, 2011
Fine Tequila Sensory Experience Guided by
7th Generation Master Distiller Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo
Dinner paired by Akasha Richmond at her restaurant in Culver City
I was early. HELLO, I LOVE Tequila!!!
Menu
Menu with info and sensory samples
Tequila School: Sensory lessons (#3 Cooked Agave, #5 Cinnamon, #9 Oak)
Red Velvet Margaritas (Casa Noble Organic Crystal Tequila, Blood Orange, Lime, Agave)
Tequila Spiked Wild Shrimp (watercress, jicama, Griffin Ranch Estate Citrus)
Banana Leaf Wrapped Pork Shoulder (Mole Verde with Walnuts, Pumpkin Seekds and Hoja Santa, Drunken Heirloom Beans, Poblano Chile Rice)
Sour Orange Braised Pork Shoulder (red onion, fresno chile relish, Drunken Heirloom Beans, Poblano Chile Rice)
Reposado Margarita (Casa Noble Organic Reposado aged 364 days in French oak barrels)
Tequila Glasses (not a shot in sight!)
Dark Chocolate Flan / Palm Sugar Cookies, Blood Orange & Tequila Sorbet
With Peter
Take-home Gifts!
Akasha and Alan, THANK YOU for inviting us! We both loved the pairings and learned so much about this elegant tequila.
More photos of the tequila tasting
Casa Noble Tequila (where to buy)
Event date (3/22/11)
Akasha Restaurant
9543 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
website
This is right in my wheelhouse. Food looks awesome, as does the selection of tequilas. Thanks for sharing your experience, Jo.
Tequila and great food. Ah, the simple joys of life! Loved this post!!