I'm going to host a small tasting for some friends featuring a handful of Cru Bourgeois, with at least one white. I'm going to try to spread it out (right bank, left bank, whatever I can scrounge up). I'm trying to show my friends that good Bordeaux can be had without having to sell a kidney.

Anyone have interesting ideas for finger foods to serve? I don't want to overwhelm the wine, but I'd like to have something easy and distinct.

Duck breast with skin on.

Place duck breast in broiler skin side up. Watch carefully as skin is likely to catch on fire. Don't worry, just put it out after it carmelizes.

Turn over and broil to medium rare.

Slice thinly, think carrapacio.

Drizzle with E.V. olive oil with some herbs infused.

selection of cheeses is easy, tasty and won't break the bank.

Be sure to include some almonds or some mixed nuts.

"Mixed nuts". That one leaves me wide open.