Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Christmas season dinner.
RECEPTION:
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose NV -- Nice bubbles, refreshing, green apple, hint of minerals, tropical citrus notes, some yeast. [VG - E]
Kongsgaard Napa Roussanne/Viognier '01 -- Medium yellow, fine aromatics, tropical citrus fruits, lightly perfumed, floral note, oily texture, nimble, solid fruit, long full finish. [E]
Served with Smoked Trout Dip with Toast Points.
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DINNER:
Rudd Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Chardonnay '05 -- Yellow-green, intoxicating nose, illusive sweet floral notes, stoney profile, butterscotch component, rich fruits, minerals, someone said a new-world Meursault. [E]
Louis Jadot Meursault '07 -- Medium dark golden color, rich, nice pears, citrus, viscous, honeyed nuances, moderate enticing complexity, spice, smoky, light acid, round fruits. [VG - E]
Served with Cauliflower Soup with Marcona Almond and Piquillo Pepper Relish.
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Beaulieu Vineyard Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon '68 -- Medium dark, dry berry/cherry scents, plums, rich and opulent, berries and cassis, some smokiness, integrated, complex, long finish, Port-like nuances. [E - O)
Chateau Lafite Rothschild '70 -- Medium red, sweet Claret fruits, absolutely lovely, tender texture, supple but not lacking density, mouthfilling, soft evolved tannins, leather, refreshing, tobacco. [E]
Served with Braised Filet of Beef with Foie Gras and Truffles, Scalloped Potatoes, Stuffed Mushrooms.
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Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin '85 -- Medium red, red cherry/strawberry, medium bodied, meaty, red fruit, good acidity and minerality, solid, some briariness, smoky gaminess, soft lush red fruits, mellowed tannins, fine typicity, nice spice. [E]
Served with Gorgonzola Tart with Arugula Salad.
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Turley Paso Robles Ueberroth Vyd. Zin '04 -- Dark red, berries, molasses, ripe red and black fruits, chewy zinberries, brambles, some chocolate, oaken notes, alcohol buffered by thick fruit. [E]
Served with Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake.
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. . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose NV -- Nice bubbles, refreshing, green apple, hint of minerals, tropical citrus notes, some yeast. [VG - E]
Kongsgaard Napa Roussanne/Viognier '01 -- Medium yellow, fine aromatics, tropical citrus fruits, lightly perfumed, floral note, oily texture, nimble, solid fruit, long full finish. [E]
Served with Smoked Trout Dip with Toast Points.
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DINNER:
Rudd Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Chardonnay '05 -- Yellow-green, intoxicating nose, illusive sweet floral notes, stoney profile, butterscotch component, rich fruits, minerals, someone said a new-world Meursault. [E]
Louis Jadot Meursault '07 -- Medium dark golden color, rich, nice pears, citrus, viscous, honeyed nuances, moderate enticing complexity, spice, smoky, light acid, round fruits. [VG - E]
Served with Cauliflower Soup with Marcona Almond and Piquillo Pepper Relish.
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Beaulieu Vineyard Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon '68 -- Medium dark, dry berry/cherry scents, plums, rich and opulent, berries and cassis, some smokiness, integrated, complex, long finish, Port-like nuances. [E - O)
Chateau Lafite Rothschild '70 -- Medium red, sweet Claret fruits, absolutely lovely, tender texture, supple but not lacking density, mouthfilling, soft evolved tannins, leather, refreshing, tobacco. [E]
Served with Braised Filet of Beef with Foie Gras and Truffles, Scalloped Potatoes, Stuffed Mushrooms.
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Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin '85 -- Medium red, red cherry/strawberry, medium bodied, meaty, red fruit, good acidity and minerality, solid, some briariness, smoky gaminess, soft lush red fruits, mellowed tannins, fine typicity, nice spice. [E]
Served with Gorgonzola Tart with Arugula Salad.
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Turley Paso Robles Ueberroth Vyd. Zin '04 -- Dark red, berries, molasses, ripe red and black fruits, chewy zinberries, brambles, some chocolate, oaken notes, alcohol buffered by thick fruit. [E]
Served with Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake.
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. . . . . Pete