Wines Mel and I enjoyed for our wine dinner at Elizabeth’s, April 8, 2009.
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut Champagne
Chalone 2004 Chenin Blanc-Wonderful nose with refreshing acidity – perfect balance- pear notes . Served with Pecan crusted Sweet Onion torte drizzled with an aged balsamic reduction
Joseph Drouhin 1993 Beaune Blanc Les Clos des Mouches -Hard to believe this wine is 16 years ago. Refreshing youthful acidity married to an earthy Burgundian style wine. Honey and lemon drop flavors with spice, stone, and honeysuckle aromas. A wonderful treat. Unfortunately, this is our last bottle and may well be the last bottle in the United States. Served with Grilled smoked mozzarella roasted red pepper ravioli in a white truffle sauce
Halleck 2005 Pinot Noir – The tannins frame ripe flavors of cherry jam, cola, rhubarb pie, mocha, new oak and Asian spice, and the texture is pure silk and satin.” Deliciously gentle, it’s a wine that changes in the glass as it airs and warms.” — S.H. (6/1/2007)THE WINE ENTHUSIAST. Served with Pan seared sesame crusted sushi grade Tuna with a soy ginger beurre blanc and an Asian Seaweed salad
Lewis 2005 Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – Smooth and intense- wonderfully balanced. Toasty, smoky oak spices, chocolate, clove and caramel aromas , black currant and Turkish coffee flavors. This wine is a treat. Served with Belgian chocolate buttons and cheese tray – A new Mel favorite.
