Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course dinner with an Argentine theme.
RECEPTION:
Michael Torino "Don David" Torrontes Reserve, Cafayate '09 -- Pale yellow, tropical fruits, sweet underpinnings, some citrus, nutty nuances, simplistic. [G - VG]
Served with various hors d'oeuvres (no photo)
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DINNER:
Joffre "Grand" Uco Valley Chardonnay '08 -- Medium yellow, nice freshness, ample fruit, maybe a bit straight-laced but appealing, nice pairing with the food. [G-VG]
Served with Charbroiled Barbecued Shrimp, Crispy Skin Snapper, Pineapple Mango Salsa, Basil Oil, Fried Kataifi...
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Benegas Estate Maipu Sangiovese '07 -- Dark red, medium body, soft tannins, seems a bit peppery in its youth, medium berry fruits, plums. [G-VG]
Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza Syrah/Bonarda '08 -- Dark red, nice earthiness, light oak, dark berry fruits, smooth, good acid backbone that's well buffered. [VG]
Served with Roasted Quail Empanadas, Watercress, Fennel & Orange Salad, Chilean Pebre...
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Fin de Mundo Patagonia Malbec Reserva '07 -- Medium ruby red, some herbs, moderate acid/tannins, a bit of oak, good fullness, nice food accompaniment. [VG]
Tikal Patriota Bonarda/Malbec '08 -- Dark red, lush profile, berries, hints of chocolate, plums, fairly large scaled, nice balance, dark fruits. [VG - E]
Served with Milanese Style Sweetbreads, Arugula Frisee Salad, Tomato-Lemon Vinaigrette...
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Mendel "Unus" Mendoza Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon '06 -- Dark purple red, ripe dark fruits, plulms, perhaps chocolate notes, one dimensional, berry fruits. [VG]
Served with Chimichurri-Glazed Lamb Chops, Grilled Argentine Sausage, Lime-Cilantro Marinated Beef Skirt Steak, Potato Hash, Grilled Vegetables, Rice Pilaf...
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Santa Julia "Tardio" Mendoza Late Harvest Torrontes '08 -- Pale gold, pears, peaches, some honey, slightly sweet profile, fruit a bit in abeyance, some effervescence. [VG]
Served with Display of "Dulces Tradicionales"...
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. . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Michael Torino "Don David" Torrontes Reserve, Cafayate '09 -- Pale yellow, tropical fruits, sweet underpinnings, some citrus, nutty nuances, simplistic. [G - VG]
Served with various hors d'oeuvres (no photo)
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DINNER:
Joffre "Grand" Uco Valley Chardonnay '08 -- Medium yellow, nice freshness, ample fruit, maybe a bit straight-laced but appealing, nice pairing with the food. [G-VG]
Served with Charbroiled Barbecued Shrimp, Crispy Skin Snapper, Pineapple Mango Salsa, Basil Oil, Fried Kataifi...
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Benegas Estate Maipu Sangiovese '07 -- Dark red, medium body, soft tannins, seems a bit peppery in its youth, medium berry fruits, plums. [G-VG]
Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza Syrah/Bonarda '08 -- Dark red, nice earthiness, light oak, dark berry fruits, smooth, good acid backbone that's well buffered. [VG]
Served with Roasted Quail Empanadas, Watercress, Fennel & Orange Salad, Chilean Pebre...
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Fin de Mundo Patagonia Malbec Reserva '07 -- Medium ruby red, some herbs, moderate acid/tannins, a bit of oak, good fullness, nice food accompaniment. [VG]
Tikal Patriota Bonarda/Malbec '08 -- Dark red, lush profile, berries, hints of chocolate, plums, fairly large scaled, nice balance, dark fruits. [VG - E]
Served with Milanese Style Sweetbreads, Arugula Frisee Salad, Tomato-Lemon Vinaigrette...
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Mendel "Unus" Mendoza Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon '06 -- Dark purple red, ripe dark fruits, plulms, perhaps chocolate notes, one dimensional, berry fruits. [VG]
Served with Chimichurri-Glazed Lamb Chops, Grilled Argentine Sausage, Lime-Cilantro Marinated Beef Skirt Steak, Potato Hash, Grilled Vegetables, Rice Pilaf...
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Santa Julia "Tardio" Mendoza Late Harvest Torrontes '08 -- Pale gold, pears, peaches, some honey, slightly sweet profile, fruit a bit in abeyance, some effervescence. [VG]
Served with Display of "Dulces Tradicionales"...
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Thumbnails can be clicked for enlargements.
. . . . . Pete