A great Christmas meal last evening of Creme de Tomate en Croute, Beef Tenderloin, Russian Fingerling Potatoes, Salad and Dessert combined with...
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CONVERSATION BY JOHN ALBAN & YVES GANGLOFF, 2003 VIOGNIER , EDNA VALLEY $64.99 - A VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION WINE JOINTLY MADE BY ALBAN AND GANGLOFF BY
WAY OF CONVERSATIONS ON THE TELEPHONE. YVES ALSO CONTRIBUTED SOME
LOVELY FRENCH BARRELS. STRONG AROMAS OF SPICY, CREAMY WHITE STONE
FRUITS, TURN TO VISCOUS, LEESY, SPICY AND PEPPERY FLAVORS ON THE PALATE. I give this a 9 out of 10. Golden and delicious.
Honig Wines, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, 2006$13.99 Bright and lively, a Loire style Sauvignon Blanc with fresh aromas of ruby grapefruit, mango, papaya, and peach. The vibrant citrus and tropical flavors linger on the finish and the texture is crisp and minerally. I give this a 7 out of 10. A wonderful white for the money. Paired very well with the soup.
ZD Wines, Carneros, Pinot Noir, 2006 $40.00 Dark ruby in color, with aromas of ripe cherries,
plum and rhubarb, this wine is classic Carneros Pinot Noir. Hints of
cedar, vanilla and toasted nuts lead into a full, rich palate of
flavors and silky tannins. 7 out of 10. A great complement to the Beef Tenderloin.
Benedetto (Miner Wines) Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 $100 SOLD OUT One of the best Cabernets of my life. Wow! 10 out of 10. Luscious, earthy and full-bodied.
Pierre Moncuit Cuvee de Reserve, Brut Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs $56.99 A decent pale golden hue on inspection, with an appealing fine bead. Lovely nose, fresh and lively, but with praline notes to suggest a little richness too. Broad, expansive palate, buoyed up by a gently foaming and very persistent mousse. Lovely, biting acidity. Again just little notes of bread and nuts in the background; predominantly this is a freshly flavoured, herbal white fruit style. A phenomenal Champagne. 9 out of 10.
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