STEVE RAPAPORT'S 80th Birthday

Guests: Joyce & Steve Rapaport; Greg Rapaport and Monique Veeder Rapaport, Keith Rapaport and Rachel, and Ellen and Mark Friedman(Hosts).

MENU:
Antipasto with Cured Olives, Grilled Fennel, Asparagus, Beets
Ossa Bucco withMarrow, and Risotto Milanese
Cheese Course: Epoisse, Tomme de Savoie, Parmigaino Reggiano,and Gambazole Black Label, served with Strawberries with 25 yr Balsamic Vineger, Blueberry Spread, Fig Jam, and Hot Pepper Jelly

ANTIPASTO

• N.V. Lunetta Prosecco - Italy, Veneto / Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco
  Fruity delicious Prosecco paired well with Vegetable Antipasto. (88 pts.)

OSSA BUCCO, MARROW, and RISOTTO MILANESE

• 2001 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
  Decanted for 2 hours.
  The wine looks purple colored. The legs are slow. There is light sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry, black currant (cassis), mineral, oak and violet. The body is full. The wine has polished texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has medium acidity. (94 pts.)

CHEESE COURSE

• 2006 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
  Decanted for 2 hours.
  The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are slow. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry, black currant (cassis), mineral, medium toast and violet. The body is medium/full. The wine has satin-like texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has low acidity. (94 pts.)