Tasted Friday, October 18, 2013 by Wine Canuck with 827 views
This was a fantastic dinner with the Toronto crew. David did a fantastic job on the food and opened some killer vino. Can't believe that just about everything showed.
PEI Malpeque oysters with shallot, horseradish jelly
Canadian sturgeon caviar with crème fraiche on a buckwheat blini
Fried chicken and waffles, bacon maple syrup
Mini moose and fois gras burgers with spiced apple chutney
Butter poached lobster, roasted corn puree, osetra caviar, crisp pigs ears
Potato crusted pacific cod, salsify
Mediterranean scampi
Beet beure blanc
Veal cheek ravioli in squab liver
Ragu di cinghiale, home garganelli, parmigiano reggiano
Carnaroli risotto with fresh alba white truffles and parmigiano reggiano
Rabbit loin stuffed with woodcock innards
Pigeon leg confit
Fava beans
Brussel sprouts
Rack of venison
Lobster mushrooms
Port and huckleberry jus
Jerusalem artichoke in duck fat
Saint Agur, Picobello, Poached Pear, Toasted Brioche
Dark chocolate hazelnut torte
Dark chocolate gelato
Panna cotta with port soaked amarena cherries
1996 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 95 Points
France, Champagne
Nose just soars out of the glass. Very rich and powerful in the classic Bollinger style. Toast, almond, honey, light brown spices, a hint of lightly roasted coffee. Very light oxidative notes. Palate has excellent balance and shows show some youth via sour tart acid indicating it's aging gracefully and here for the long haul. Love this champagne and this style.
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