Maybe a little soon to start thinking about a next dinner, but have some spare time sitting in Narita, so thought I’d start us off. Let me throw out an idea: How about comparative flights of wines from different regions. Lots to choose from, might be interesting to start with some slightly less mainstream grapes. For example:
Sauvignon Blanc from NZ, CA, Loire.
Riesling from Germany, Austria, CA, Oz
All my brain can come up with, outside the big names like Cabernet, Chardonnay, Cab Franc, Syrah, but those are fair game as well. Better minds than mine will add to this list, I hope.
Just a suggestion.
Update: Menlo Grill, Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30pm
Attendees:
Alan
Dan
Rob
Wes
Ed
Steve
Matthew
Larry
Gene
Andrew (?)
Craig (?)
Rich, those are good suggestions. At first I was thinking of less mainstream varieties (Pinot, Cab, Syrah, etc.), but any/all are fine with me. Was also looking at this as a way to validate/invalidate some of my own biases against new world wines. Try some combinations blind, and see what happens.
Either date works for me.
Let’s see what people can do.
Larry can call or I can.
Or anyone can call - just make sure to say the Larry Stein group and remind them of our promised free corkage.