Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
"Pretty decent wines" with multi-course dinner.
RECEPTION:
Pol Roger Cuve Sir Winston Churchill Brut '85 In Magnum -- Medium yellow, lovely sweet flavors, genteel profile, so rich, excellent definition/harmony/concentration. [O]
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame Brut '90 In Magnum -- Hay color, good typicity, quite effervescent mousse, youthful, taut and powerful, citrus, aggressive style, pronounced yeastiness. [E]
Served with (no photos)...
Foie Gras BLT
House-Cured Canadian Bacon on Tiny Biscuit
Fired Oysters on Garlic Croustades with Meyer Lemon Aioli
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DINNER:
Lail Vineyards Georgia Sauvignon Blanc '08 -- Gorgeous pineapple nose, flavors of tropical fruits, big and waxy, lots of pineapple/apricot/caramel/smoke, toasty profile, concentrated even intense. [O]
Served with Crudo of Kampachi with Tangerine Essence, Chive Oil and Red Chile...
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Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres 1er Cru '07 -- Pale straw color, aromatic, some pears/minerals, floral notes, medium body, low acidity, apricot and pear, hint of nuttiness, medium oak, could have more character. [VG]
Served with Saffron Risotto with Marrow, Butter Poached Lobster, Spring Peas and Sauce Verte...
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Maison Henri Boillot Mazis-Chambertin Cuvee Madeleine Collignon Hospices de Beaune '00 In Double Magnum -- Dark cherry red, huge aromas of red fruits/earth/big spice, black cherry and spice on palate, muscular yet elegant and plush, still quite primary, power, firm acid, impressive structure. [E - O]
Served with Porcini-Crusted Veal Tenderloin Medallions, Pan Jus with Truffle Oil, Braised Borlotti Beans with Thyme, Cippolini and Baby Vegetables...
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Chateau Margaux '83 In Magnum -- Touch of barnyard in nose, some cinnamon, cassis, dark berries, plums, currants, good acidity, soft finesseful profile, violets, classic Margaux that epitomizes "iron fist in velvet glove". [E - O]
Served with Selection of Artisanal Cheeses, Delice de Bourgogne, Mimolette, Pont-l'Eveque --
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L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daene Sauternes '06 -- Sweet nose, honey, apricots, caramel, quite powerful, impressive length, thick profile, solid fruit flavors, very young. [E]
Served with Caramelized Pineapple "Upside Down" on Brown Butter Hazelnut Cake...
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. . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Pol Roger Cuve Sir Winston Churchill Brut '85 In Magnum -- Medium yellow, lovely sweet flavors, genteel profile, so rich, excellent definition/harmony/concentration. [O]
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame Brut '90 In Magnum -- Hay color, good typicity, quite effervescent mousse, youthful, taut and powerful, citrus, aggressive style, pronounced yeastiness. [E]
Served with (no photos)...
Foie Gras BLT
House-Cured Canadian Bacon on Tiny Biscuit
Fired Oysters on Garlic Croustades with Meyer Lemon Aioli
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER:
Lail Vineyards Georgia Sauvignon Blanc '08 -- Gorgeous pineapple nose, flavors of tropical fruits, big and waxy, lots of pineapple/apricot/caramel/smoke, toasty profile, concentrated even intense. [O]
Served with Crudo of Kampachi with Tangerine Essence, Chive Oil and Red Chile...
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Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres 1er Cru '07 -- Pale straw color, aromatic, some pears/minerals, floral notes, medium body, low acidity, apricot and pear, hint of nuttiness, medium oak, could have more character. [VG]
Served with Saffron Risotto with Marrow, Butter Poached Lobster, Spring Peas and Sauce Verte...
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Maison Henri Boillot Mazis-Chambertin Cuvee Madeleine Collignon Hospices de Beaune '00 In Double Magnum -- Dark cherry red, huge aromas of red fruits/earth/big spice, black cherry and spice on palate, muscular yet elegant and plush, still quite primary, power, firm acid, impressive structure. [E - O]
Served with Porcini-Crusted Veal Tenderloin Medallions, Pan Jus with Truffle Oil, Braised Borlotti Beans with Thyme, Cippolini and Baby Vegetables...
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Chateau Margaux '83 In Magnum -- Touch of barnyard in nose, some cinnamon, cassis, dark berries, plums, currants, good acidity, soft finesseful profile, violets, classic Margaux that epitomizes "iron fist in velvet glove". [E - O]
Served with Selection of Artisanal Cheeses, Delice de Bourgogne, Mimolette, Pont-l'Eveque --
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L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daene Sauternes '06 -- Sweet nose, honey, apricots, caramel, quite powerful, impressive length, thick profile, solid fruit flavors, very young. [E]
Served with Caramelized Pineapple "Upside Down" on Brown Butter Hazelnut Cake...
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. . . . . Pete