Eight locals gathered on a rainy Monday night recently for a little hootch and some tender viddles. In attendance were Mr & Mrs PlanoWino (our organizer), wine+art, just a shosh, Employee500, KevinS, PURPLE and yours truly. Chef Joel Hartloff did an excellent job creating a custom small plate menu designed specifically for our hootch.
Arrive
1990 Alain Robert Champagne Blanc de Blancs Reserve Le Mesnil
First Course
Grilled African Prawn with Maple Sweet Potatoes, Sun Choke Salad and a Marigold Beurre Blanc
1969 Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon Clos de Sainte Catherine
Second Course
Pan Seared Quail with Parmesan Risotto, Wild Oregon Mushrooms and a Quail Reduction
1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva
Intermezzo
1996 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts
1996 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges
Third Course
Braised Mangalista Pork with Goat Cheese, Duck Confit and Micro Herb Salad and a Pork Braising Stock
1994 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin
Fourth Course
Pan Seared Veal Cutlet with an Artichoke, Fresh Herb and Mushroom Saute, Paprika Potatoes and a Red Wine Veal Sauce
1997 Alvaro Palacios Priorat L’Ermita
Cheese Course
Brazos Valley Brie Cheese with Mountain Berry Balsamic Glaze, Sea Salt Roasted Almonds and Grilled Bread
1996 Château Léoville Las Cases
Dessert Course
Gianduja Chocolate Brownie with Graham-Pecan Crust, Strawberry-Ginger Compote and an Espresso Carmel Sauce
1970 Dow Porto Vintage
Now onto the show…
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1990 Alain Robert Champagne Blanc de Blancs Reserve Le Mesnil - France, Champagne, Le Mesnil Sur Oger, Champagne
WIML94-95
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with light, fine beading. Nose of pears, apples, psices, lychee with nice underlying florals. Flavors of pears, sweet apples and a dash of acidity. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 pts.)
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1969 Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon Clos de Sainte Catherine - France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon
WIML93
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose showing a bit of honey up front with added notes of spice and a bit of flowers. Flavors of light honey notes, a bit of lemon rind and some roasted almonds. Medium acidity and body. Drink now. Not quite as good as earlier bottles but still good. Took on a completely new dimension with the food, really highlighting the spice notes in both. (93 pts.)
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1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
WIML94+
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Garnet color in the glass, just slightly dusty looking. Amazing it was this clear and colorful for such an old wine. Nose of leather, truffle, thatch, berries and a dash of camphor. Flavors of red berries, a dash of cherries and a bit of bitters on the finish. Medium acidity, medium to integrated tannins, medium body. I can’t really believe I’m recommending this but drink or hold. I don’t know why you would hold and take a chance but I think it can go even longer than it has. (94 pts.)
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1996 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
WIML92
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of briar patch, truffle, rose petals and a bit of berry. Flavors of black berries and cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold. (92 pts.)
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1996 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
WIML92
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose starts with a bit of barnyard followed by notes of leather, thatch and black berries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and light notes of bitters. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink or hold. (92 pts.)
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1994 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
WIML93-94
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose started with a little barnyard followed by notes of black berries, plums and a bit of leather. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a hint of bitters on the medium finish. Medium acidity and tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 pts.)
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1997 Alvaro Palacios Priorat L’Ermita - Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
WIML97+
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of fresh cut flowers, black berries, forest floor, melted black licorice, soapstone, tar and on and on and on. Every time I stuck my nose in the glass something else popped out! Flavors of black berries, Bing cherries, red currants, plums, licorice and on and on and on. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold. Should be a long lived wine. Stunning and my wine of the night. (97 pts.)
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1996 Château Léoville Las Cases - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
WIML93
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of leather, white pepper, spice, shale, a bit of ash and a mix of dark fruits. Flavors of black berries, plums, cherries and light notes of currants. Medium acidity and tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 pts.)
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1970 Dow Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto
WIML92-93
Tasted December 1, 2009 at an offline.
Garnet color in the glass, slightly opaque looking. Nose of anise, berries, currants and white pepper. Flavors of licorice, golden raisins, currants and plums. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 pts.)
Many thanks to our organizer PlanoWino for organizing the event with Dali Wino Bar and Paul Pinnell the Proprietor for hosting us for a very memorably event. Thanks to all that attended to make it such a memorable evening.
Not a bad way at all to spend a rainy Monday evening in Dallas.