Wine Dinner for Dilip Mathew March 20th group of 8.

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Starter: Spicy Tuna Tartare Tostada on a Crispy Wonton wrapper 

Louis Roederer Collection 246 Brut Champagne France
Wine Spectator 93 Rating
A harmonious Champagne that shows impeccable balance, with depth and focus to its flavors of white cherry, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine peel and biscuit, while retaining vibrancy and grace. A chalky underpinning comes to the fore on the creamy finish, joining delicate spice and floral accents. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.

 

 

 

1-course: Kiwi Scallop Sashimi with Yuzu Vinaigrette and Yuzu Kosho

A-served with: Merry Edwards 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley California
The Tasting Panel 95 Rating
Aromas of pineapple, guava, and gardenia. Lemon curd, pink grapefruit, and tangerine blossom form a delicate, creamy wave across the palate. Tropical flowers such as gardenia and plumeria play alongside honeyed pears, dotted with a salty, crisp seashell finish.

 

2-Course: Gougeres stuffed with Salmon Mousse with Dill and Fried Caper

B-served with: Albert Bichot 2023 Pouilly-Fuisse Aux Quarts Premier Cru Burgundy France
Enjoyabilityfactor 95 Rating
The bouquet reveals delicate notes of white flowers and citrus fruit with a touch of honey. Round and generous on the palate, it is balanced by a lovely freshness that gives it great elegance.

3-Course: Sous Vide Duck Breast with Cherry and Brandy Sauce over Purple Sweet Potato Puree

C-served with: Hartford Family Winery 2023 Old Vines Zinfandel Russian River Valley California
Jeb Dunnuck 95 Rating
Pouring a dark magenta/purple color, the 2023 Zinfandel Russian River Valley is deeper, offering notes of black cherry cordial, dark chocolate, lavender oils, wet stones, and dark sappy earth. The palate is full-bodied, with a broad-shouldered tannic structure that has an even feel, while refreshing acidity holds this wine together. It’s well-structured and has the ability to age over the coming 10 years.

 

4-Course: Braised Beef Short Rib over Ricotta Polenta with Glazed Carrots and Pearl Onions

D-served with: Famille Brunier 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong Southern Rhone Valley France
James Suckling 95 Rating
A very sanguine, attractive and bright Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of sweet cherries, candied oranges, dried herbs and baking spices. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Lively, with controlled power to the silky texture. Driven and full of verve, with the grenache character leading the pack. Crunchy and succulent with a lively finish. Drink or hold.

 

5-Course: Grilled Ribeye topped with Peppercorn Sauce served with Potatoes au Gratin and Asparagus

E-served with: Chateau Pape Clement 2018 Red Grand Cru ClassePessac-Leognan Bordeaux France
Jeb Dunnuck 99 Rating
Coming from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc brought up in 60% new French oak, the 2018 Château Pape Clement from Bernard Magrez is a gorgeous wine that's performing even better from bottle than barrel, which is always a good sign. Deep ruby/purple, with stunning crème de cassis and blackberry fruits as well as kaleidoscope-like notes of graphite, scorched earth, smoke, violets, and spring flowers, it offers full-bodied richness yet stays light on its feet, graceful, and almost ethereal on the palate, with integrated acidity and building yet seamless tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon really sings at this point, and there's almost a Médoc-like regalness here. Reminding me of a slightly more elegant 2005 (it also has similarities to the 2016), it will benefit from 4-6 years in the cellar and keep for 30+ years.
 

F-Fattoria Le Pupille 2020 Saffredi Maremma Toscana Tuscany Italy
James Suckling 98 Rating
Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint, rosemary and thyme. Blackcurrants, too. Full-bodied with fine, chewy tannins that show beautiful length and consistency. Racy and beautiful, with lots of subtle and refined character. Slightly more cabernet sauvignon this year, which adds class to the wine. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot and 10% petit verdot. Give this about three or four years of bottle age.

 

 

 

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