Agggh. Time for us long-suffering Sommelier Guild members to choke down yet another Winey Dinner.
This month’s event is the Guild’s Annual Banquet to be held this evening at Eno. I missed the banquet last May as the Missus and I were just returning from our Mini Family Reunion weekend in Washington, D.C. But this year, I just can’t seem to dodge this particular bullet.
Yeah, I know. Shed some crocodile tears for me.
Anyway, here’s the menu, with my favorite wines highlighted in red:
Speaker’s Wines/Appetizers
Schramsberg “J Schram” 1999
Domaine Carneros “Le Reve” 2000
Perrier-Jouet “Belle Epoque” 1999
Veuve Cliquot “La Grande Dame” 1996
Pâté canapé
Local greens, Skatadakis Farms yogurt mousse
Georgia shrimp, asparagus
First Flight
Walter Hansel Estate Chardonnay 2005
Antinori della Sala 2005
Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses” 2002
Garganelli with lobster, English peas, Benton Farms ham, lemon
Second Flight
Fort Ross Pinot Noir “Fort Ross” 2004
Fred. Magnier Morey St. Denis “Clos Baulet” Cuvée Unique 1999
Mommessin Gevrey-Chambertin “Grande Exception” 2002
Duck breast, Vidalia onions, harissa jus
Third Flight
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 1995
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Shafer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan 2000
Spinella steak, carrot pinçage purée, pickled celery
Dessert
La Tour Blanche Premier Cru Sauternes 1990
Panna cotta, balsamic syrup
Lagniappe
Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2001
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Combottes
Sichel Sauternes 2002
Ah, the things Denny and I endure on account of our Bloggy Art...
Update: I noted a minor change to the wine menu, as well as highlighting my favorites of the evening. In December, the Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame” edged out the Perrier-Jouet “Belle Epoque,” but this time the Cliquot was dull while the Perrier-Jouet sparkled. The Caymus, a last-minute addition, was the overwhelming star of the evening...but the Sauternes was excellent as well. The food was excellent, except for an indifferent first course...but slow service was an issue.
A splendid (and semi-rowdy) time was had by all. Except for Denny, who was a no-show. Oh, well: more for me.
This month’s event is the Guild’s Annual Banquet to be held this evening at Eno. I missed the banquet last May as the Missus and I were just returning from our Mini Family Reunion weekend in Washington, D.C. But this year, I just can’t seem to dodge this particular bullet.
Yeah, I know. Shed some crocodile tears for me.
Anyway, here’s the menu, with my favorite wines highlighted in red:
Speaker’s Wines/Appetizers
Schramsberg “J Schram” 1999
Domaine Carneros “Le Reve” 2000
Perrier-Jouet “Belle Epoque” 1999
Veuve Cliquot “La Grande Dame” 1996
Pâté canapé
Local greens, Skatadakis Farms yogurt mousse
Georgia shrimp, asparagus
First Flight
Walter Hansel Estate Chardonnay 2005
Antinori della Sala 2005
Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses” 2002
Garganelli with lobster, English peas, Benton Farms ham, lemon
Second Flight
Fort Ross Pinot Noir “Fort Ross” 2004
Fred. Magnier Morey St. Denis “Clos Baulet” Cuvée Unique 1999
Mommessin Gevrey-Chambertin “Grande Exception” 2002
Duck breast, Vidalia onions, harissa jus
Third Flight
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 1995
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan 2000
Spinella steak, carrot pinçage purée, pickled celery
Dessert
La Tour Blanche Premier Cru Sauternes 1990
Panna cotta, balsamic syrup
Lagniappe
Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2001
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Combottes
Sichel Sauternes 2002
Ah, the things Denny and I endure on account of our Bloggy Art...
Update: I noted a minor change to the wine menu, as well as highlighting my favorites of the evening. In December, the Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame” edged out the Perrier-Jouet “Belle Epoque,” but this time the Cliquot was dull while the Perrier-Jouet sparkled. The Caymus, a last-minute addition, was the overwhelming star of the evening...but the Sauternes was excellent as well. The food was excellent, except for an indifferent first course...but slow service was an issue.
A splendid (and semi-rowdy) time was had by all. Except for Denny, who was a no-show. Oh, well: more for me.
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