July 29, 2008
1990 Roederer Brut (magnum)
Amusée
NV Vilmart Cuvée Rubis Rosé
and Lustau Amontillado ‘Los Arcos’
Chilled Beet Soup with Warm Potato and Goat Cheese Pave
1995 Chave Hermitage Blanc
Haricot Vert with Toasted Hazelnuts, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Shaved Summer Truffles and White Peach Vinaigrette
2000 Antonin Guyon Corton-Charlemagne
2000 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Grilled Scallop, Lobster and Shrimp with Roasted Grape Tomato Marmalade and Basil Infused White Wine Reduction
1970 Mission Haut Brion
1999 Lignier-Michelot ‘Clos de la Roche’
Roasted Veal Loin with Porcini Mushrooms and Sherry Demi-Glace
1970 Ch. Gilette Crème de Tete Sauternes
Black Mission Figs with Crème Fraiche and Grand Marnier
1970 Fonseca (decanted 48 hours in advance)
The dish of the night was easily the scallop, lobster and shrimp. What an explosion of flavors. Wow. One of the best dishes I’ve ever had at Nostrani.
The 1970 Fonseca has years and years left. It wasn’t fully opened even at this juncture but was nice to drink.
Thanks to my friends who shared in my birthday celebration and shared their wines with me.