Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course dinner/wines...
RECEPTION:
Mumm de Cramant Champagne Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay NV -- Lime, lemon, cream, tasty, grapefruit, medium finish. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with (no photos):
Flatbread
Risotto Balls
Frittata
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DINNER:
Domaine Leflaive Mcon-Verz 2007 -- Clean, a bit light bodied but with some fat, fine purity, nice. [VERY GOOD]
Served with Grilled Squash, Shaved Pecorino, Arugula...
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Chteau de Beaucastel Chteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuve Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2006 -- Pungent, complex aromas, tropical fruit, honey, some honey/fruit, full bodied, some oak, long finish, fabulous food wine, years of a very regal life ahead of it. [OUTSTANDING]
Served with Gulf Snapper, Clams, Slow Braised Octopus, Roasted Fennel...
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Michel & Stphane Ogier Cte-Rtie 2003 -- Classic earth aromas, a bit of tar, spices, some blueberry notes, bacon fat, dark berries, good intensity and complexity. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Braised Rabbit Ravioli, Roasted Saddle, Ricotta, Oregano, Rapini...
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Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso 1999 -- Inky garnet, licorice, espresso, cassis, round, balanced, silky tannins, nice fruit, ample acidity, ultra-refined. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Olive Oil Marinated Strip Loin, Soft Polenta, Confit Tomatoes, Garlic, Pancetta...
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 1997 -- Spicy scents, lots of oak but in abeyance reveal good fruit, good acidity, cassis, classic eucalyptus and mint, leather, [EXCELLENT]
Served with Taleggio, Roasted Pears, Rosemary Pugliese...
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Sandeman Rich Old Oloroso Royal Corregidor Sherry NV -- Potent bouquet, rich, cream, caramel, nuts, honey, not too sweet, melange of flavors (figs, raisins, etc.??), quite complex, some alcohol. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Espresso Semifreddo, Salted Caramel, Candied Almond Salami...
. . . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Mumm de Cramant Champagne Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay NV -- Lime, lemon, cream, tasty, grapefruit, medium finish. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with (no photos):
Flatbread
Risotto Balls
Frittata
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER:
Domaine Leflaive Mcon-Verz 2007 -- Clean, a bit light bodied but with some fat, fine purity, nice. [VERY GOOD]
Served with Grilled Squash, Shaved Pecorino, Arugula...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chteau de Beaucastel Chteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuve Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2006 -- Pungent, complex aromas, tropical fruit, honey, some honey/fruit, full bodied, some oak, long finish, fabulous food wine, years of a very regal life ahead of it. [OUTSTANDING]
Served with Gulf Snapper, Clams, Slow Braised Octopus, Roasted Fennel...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Michel & Stphane Ogier Cte-Rtie 2003 -- Classic earth aromas, a bit of tar, spices, some blueberry notes, bacon fat, dark berries, good intensity and complexity. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Braised Rabbit Ravioli, Roasted Saddle, Ricotta, Oregano, Rapini...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso 1999 -- Inky garnet, licorice, espresso, cassis, round, balanced, silky tannins, nice fruit, ample acidity, ultra-refined. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Olive Oil Marinated Strip Loin, Soft Polenta, Confit Tomatoes, Garlic, Pancetta...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 1997 -- Spicy scents, lots of oak but in abeyance reveal good fruit, good acidity, cassis, classic eucalyptus and mint, leather, [EXCELLENT]
Served with Taleggio, Roasted Pears, Rosemary Pugliese...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sandeman Rich Old Oloroso Royal Corregidor Sherry NV -- Potent bouquet, rich, cream, caramel, nuts, honey, not too sweet, melange of flavors (figs, raisins, etc.??), quite complex, some alcohol. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Espresso Semifreddo, Salted Caramel, Candied Almond Salami...
. . . . . . Pete