Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course dinner with wines.
RECEPTION:
La Sirena Moscato '08 -- A dry muscat, lovely floral notes, stone fruit, light to medium body, ample acidity, clean and refreshing, ideal for quaffing or with light foods. [E]
Served with (no photos):
Poached Shrimp, Orange Mustard Sauce
Quail Breast in Pancetta and Sage, Port Reduction and Black Truffle
Grilled Polenta with Taleggio Cheese
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DINNER:
Samos Vin Doux -- Medium orange color, aromatic, honey, citrus, light apricots, some acidity, sweet but not cloying, simplistic, food friendly. [VG-E]
Served with Foie Gras, Panettone Toast, Passito di Pantelleria Reduction...
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CastelGiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva '01 -- Inky ruby-garnet, expressive nose, roast coffee, leather, blackberries, damp earth, very full bodied, rich dark fruits, smooth tannins/acid, powerful, oak treatment evident. [VG-E]
Served with Risotto with White Truffle...
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Solaia '97 -- Dark ruby to the edge, cherries, currants, spice, smoke, plum, some chocolate, spice, big profile, prominent dark fruits, malolactic tone, leather, firm tannins, still young. [E-O]
Served with Stuffed Rabbit Saddle with Eggplant and Lentil, Rhubarb Cherry Sauce, Rabbit Leg Confit...
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Allegrini Amarone Classico '96 -- Dark red color, intense nose, raisins, prunes, maybe some figs, rustic, primary dark fruits, dark cherries, less primary notes develop, tobacco, vanilla, leather, complex, lively acidity. [E]
Served with "Vacche Rosse" 36-month Aged Parmesan Cheese Souffle, Truffle Honey...
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Fonseca Port '77 -- Ruby, slightly translucent, wonderful plums and cherries, blueberries, elegant, smooth, balance, lovely velvetiness, finesse, great flavor, long smooth finish that goes on and on. [O]
Served with Triple Chocolate Mousse, Banyul Sauce...
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. . . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
La Sirena Moscato '08 -- A dry muscat, lovely floral notes, stone fruit, light to medium body, ample acidity, clean and refreshing, ideal for quaffing or with light foods. [E]
Served with (no photos):
Poached Shrimp, Orange Mustard Sauce
Quail Breast in Pancetta and Sage, Port Reduction and Black Truffle
Grilled Polenta with Taleggio Cheese
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER:
Samos Vin Doux -- Medium orange color, aromatic, honey, citrus, light apricots, some acidity, sweet but not cloying, simplistic, food friendly. [VG-E]
Served with Foie Gras, Panettone Toast, Passito di Pantelleria Reduction...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
CastelGiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva '01 -- Inky ruby-garnet, expressive nose, roast coffee, leather, blackberries, damp earth, very full bodied, rich dark fruits, smooth tannins/acid, powerful, oak treatment evident. [VG-E]
Served with Risotto with White Truffle...
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Solaia '97 -- Dark ruby to the edge, cherries, currants, spice, smoke, plum, some chocolate, spice, big profile, prominent dark fruits, malolactic tone, leather, firm tannins, still young. [E-O]
Served with Stuffed Rabbit Saddle with Eggplant and Lentil, Rhubarb Cherry Sauce, Rabbit Leg Confit...
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Allegrini Amarone Classico '96 -- Dark red color, intense nose, raisins, prunes, maybe some figs, rustic, primary dark fruits, dark cherries, less primary notes develop, tobacco, vanilla, leather, complex, lively acidity. [E]
Served with "Vacche Rosse" 36-month Aged Parmesan Cheese Souffle, Truffle Honey...
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Fonseca Port '77 -- Ruby, slightly translucent, wonderful plums and cherries, blueberries, elegant, smooth, balance, lovely velvetiness, finesse, great flavor, long smooth finish that goes on and on. [O]
Served with Triple Chocolate Mousse, Banyul Sauce...
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Thumbnails can be clicked for enlargements.
. . . . . . Pete