Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course wine dinner.
Peter Michael Sonoma Knights Valley l'Apres-Midi Sauvignon Blanc '09 -- Golden yellow, complex bouquet, citrus flavors, butterscotch, tropical fruits, admirable balance, nice richness, noticeable Semillon component. [E]
Served with Chilled Foie Gras Mousse with Pineapple, Brioche Toast, Orange Marmalade...
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Viña Cobos Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Argentina Chardonnay '09 -- Light yellow, some creaminess, apples/pineapples/pears, floral notes, viscous texture, medium rich, reflects not just a little vintner intervention, big alcohol, dubious balance. [NR]
Served with Poached Salmon with Scallop Quenelle, Sturgeon Caviar, Curry Glacage, French Pea Soup...
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Flowers Sonoma Coast Sea View Vineyard Pinot Noir '06 -- Deep red, black fruits, medium intense bouquet, tannins in abeyance, sweet cherry fruits, ample acidity, fruit forward, a bit simplistic, terroir?. [VG]
Served with Char Broiled Quail with Sweet Potato Hash, Smoked Bacon, and Frisee Salad...
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Mayacamas Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon '99 -- Blackberry fruits, cassis, maybe some herbaceousness, active tannins and acid, leather, will berries, Claret-like, perhaps a tad disjointed, youthful. [VG - E]
Served with Braised Short Rib with Char Crusted New York Strip, Wild Mushroom and Celery Root...
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Pasanau Cellars Priorat Spain El Vell Coster '04 -- Inky red, black and red fruits, spicy oak notes, cherries, medium to full (dusty?) tannins, medium rich, medium concentration, quite stylistic. [VG - E]
Served with Cheese: Bucheron Chevre, Petite Basquel' Ami Cu Chambertain, Garrotxa...
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Raspberry French Macaroon, Vanilla Custard, Raspberry Ganache, Seasonal Berries, Mango Coulis, and Passion Fruit Sorbet
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Mignardises...
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Peter Michael Sonoma Knights Valley l'Apres-Midi Sauvignon Blanc '09 -- Golden yellow, complex bouquet, citrus flavors, butterscotch, tropical fruits, admirable balance, nice richness, noticeable Semillon component. [E]
Served with Chilled Foie Gras Mousse with Pineapple, Brioche Toast, Orange Marmalade...
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Viña Cobos Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Argentina Chardonnay '09 -- Light yellow, some creaminess, apples/pineapples/pears, floral notes, viscous texture, medium rich, reflects not just a little vintner intervention, big alcohol, dubious balance. [NR]
Served with Poached Salmon with Scallop Quenelle, Sturgeon Caviar, Curry Glacage, French Pea Soup...
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Flowers Sonoma Coast Sea View Vineyard Pinot Noir '06 -- Deep red, black fruits, medium intense bouquet, tannins in abeyance, sweet cherry fruits, ample acidity, fruit forward, a bit simplistic, terroir?. [VG]
Served with Char Broiled Quail with Sweet Potato Hash, Smoked Bacon, and Frisee Salad...
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Mayacamas Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon '99 -- Blackberry fruits, cassis, maybe some herbaceousness, active tannins and acid, leather, will berries, Claret-like, perhaps a tad disjointed, youthful. [VG - E]
Served with Braised Short Rib with Char Crusted New York Strip, Wild Mushroom and Celery Root...
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Pasanau Cellars Priorat Spain El Vell Coster '04 -- Inky red, black and red fruits, spicy oak notes, cherries, medium to full (dusty?) tannins, medium rich, medium concentration, quite stylistic. [VG - E]
Served with Cheese: Bucheron Chevre, Petite Basquel' Ami Cu Chambertain, Garrotxa...
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Raspberry French Macaroon, Vanilla Custard, Raspberry Ganache, Seasonal Berries, Mango Coulis, and Passion Fruit Sorbet
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Mignardises...
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NOTE: Thumb nails are clickable for enlargements.
. . . . . . . Pete