Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Harris Estates Vineyards and multi-course dinner...
All Cabernet Sauvignons and all rated as [EXCELLENT]
Jake's Creek '03 -- Pungent, bright fruits, quite intense, firm tannins, black pepper, maybe some chocolate.
Jake's Creek '04 -- Tight, dark berries, smoke, spice, medium to firm tannins, earth.
Jake's Creek '05 -- Prominent earth, smoke, nice polish, chocolate notes, well balanced.
Three wines served with Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Quail Breast, Blackberrky Quail Jus, Parsnip Puree, Apple and Brussels Sprout Ragout...
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Lakeview '04 -- Tight, firm tannins, black fruits, earth, blueberries, good spice.
Lakeview '05 -- Polished profile, smoke, slate, round and smooth, balance, chalkiness, ample dark fruits.
Lakeview '06 -- Closed in, blackberries, blueberries, some mintiness, spicy tones.
Served with Trio of Colorado Lamb Preparations, Roasted Loin, Braised Lamb and Potato Roulade and Lamb Galette, Petite Ratatouille, Natural Lamb Jus, and Caramelized Shallot Jam...
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Treva's Vineyard '04 -- Pungent, intense flavors, firm tannins, black pepper, texture, dark fruits.
Treva's Vineyard '05 -- Still tight, abundant berries, firm tannins, some smoke and spice, power.
Treva's Vineyard '06 -- Earth, smoke, nicely polished texture, chocolate, black currants.
Served with Roasted Akaushi Beef, Braised Beef Short Rib, Root Vegetables, Truffled Soft Polenta, Gremolata and Wild Mushroom Ragout...
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Sampling of Artisan Cheeses...
. . . . . . Pete
All Cabernet Sauvignons and all rated as [EXCELLENT]
Jake's Creek '03 -- Pungent, bright fruits, quite intense, firm tannins, black pepper, maybe some chocolate.
Jake's Creek '04 -- Tight, dark berries, smoke, spice, medium to firm tannins, earth.
Jake's Creek '05 -- Prominent earth, smoke, nice polish, chocolate notes, well balanced.
Three wines served with Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Quail Breast, Blackberrky Quail Jus, Parsnip Puree, Apple and Brussels Sprout Ragout...
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Lakeview '04 -- Tight, firm tannins, black fruits, earth, blueberries, good spice.
Lakeview '05 -- Polished profile, smoke, slate, round and smooth, balance, chalkiness, ample dark fruits.
Lakeview '06 -- Closed in, blackberries, blueberries, some mintiness, spicy tones.
Served with Trio of Colorado Lamb Preparations, Roasted Loin, Braised Lamb and Potato Roulade and Lamb Galette, Petite Ratatouille, Natural Lamb Jus, and Caramelized Shallot Jam...
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Treva's Vineyard '04 -- Pungent, intense flavors, firm tannins, black pepper, texture, dark fruits.
Treva's Vineyard '05 -- Still tight, abundant berries, firm tannins, some smoke and spice, power.
Treva's Vineyard '06 -- Earth, smoke, nicely polished texture, chocolate, black currants.
Served with Roasted Akaushi Beef, Braised Beef Short Rib, Root Vegetables, Truffled Soft Polenta, Gremolata and Wild Mushroom Ragout...
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Sampling of Artisan Cheeses...
. . . . . . Pete