Your Perfect Pairs
We have tailored your tastings to hit your taste buds at perfect times, so follow the order below. The tasting flight will be set up from left to right, so #1 below is the pairing furthest to the left.
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
To The Left
Herradura Plata Tequila
Our first tasting is the Herradura Plata Tequila from the Sierra-Madre mountain ranges in Mexico.
It is produced from Casa Herradura and aged for forty days in oak barrels before bottling.
Casa Herradura is a family owned business and has been making delicious tequila since the 19th century!
Now that’s some history!
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Béchamel Croquette
We have paired this rich tequila with a creamy Béchamel Croquette served with a ranch sauce.
Why they are the perfect pair
In a wine, you can find 150 different aromas; in tequila, there are more than 600! This allows you to combine it with a larger variety of foods.
We certainly can’t let wine and beer hog the limelight when it comes to food pairing... if paired right, food can bring out the versatile flavours in tequila.
The high alcohol content of the tequila cuts nicely through the cream and richness of the béchamel. The dried onion and vinegar in the ranch bring out the acidity of the tequila making it a nice salty and hearty start to your palate.
SPICES GALORE
in The Middle
1800 Añejo Tequila
Next up is the 1800 Añejo Tequila, which is aged in small oak barrels for over a year before
their release, and bottled in an Inca-esque bottle, a node to traditional Mexican Incas.
This tequila is known as a deep, luxurious spirit made from 100% blue agave, making it one of the smoothest tequilas on the market.
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Chorizo Tostada
We have paired this tequila with a chorizo tostada with manchego cheese and pico de gallo (salsa).
Why they are the perfect pair
The spiciness of the chorizo coupled with the tart acidity of the pico de gallo is a seamless complement to this tequila.
The taste of tomatoes, herbs and lemon juice from the pico de gallo bring out the acidity of the tequila nicely creating a delicious and unexpected contrast.
A SWEET FINISH
To The Right
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
Mezcal is gaining fans all over Australia, so to finish off this tasting we thought it would be
great to give you a much deserved introduction to this delicious spirit making waves!
Mezcal (traditionally spelled ‘mescal’) is a Mexican distilled spirit made from the agave plant.
Tequila is technically a Mezcal, however, there are differences in production techniques and in the
types of agave used. It also tends to taste sweeter and richer than tequila.
This particular Mezcal is the Del Maguey Vida Mezcal from the village of San Luis Del Rio.
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Churros
We have paired this with a churro - a traditional Spanish dessert!
Vamos have made this traditional Spanish street food and given it a “pick me up” by accompanying them
with white chocolate parfait with cashew nuts and strawberries.
Why they are the perfect pair
Thanks to its high sugar content, Mezcal pairs nicely with desserts. The strawberries bring out the agave and vanilla flavours of the Mezcal while the smokey, dried fruit taste of the spirit work well with the sugary yet savoury churro!
This concludes the formal part of your Sidedoor experience…
…But feel free to stick around for another bite at Vamos. They will take excellent care of you :)
We hope you’ve enjoyed this tasting and learning journey!
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