Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group - Dinner with guest chef Sharon Hage
Urbano Cafe, Dallas, Texas
Tasted Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by wineismylife with 757 views
Introduction
Urbano Cafe hosted guest chef Sharon Hage for a special wine dinner in their newly added section of the restaurant. Sharon performed her magic two seatings per night over two nights this week. The multi-course dinner consisted of the following:
* Chopped Chicken Liver and Deviled Goose Egg, Toast
* Gumbo Z’Herbes
Green Gumbo with Sweet Corn, Local Mustards and Micro’s
* Jack Stalling’s Black Bass
Two Asparagus Vinaigrette, Arborio Puree
* Pepper-Seared Bonsmara Ribeye
Marrow-Melted Leeks, Roast Baby Carrot and Kamut Pilaf
* Small Sweet Bites
Chef Hage was firing on all cylinders with every dish perfectly prepared. Job well done Chef Hage.
We had a small contingent of the Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group share this special evening together. Here is how our mixed bag of wines faired:
2002 Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Brut Millésimé 93 Points
France, Champagne
WIML93+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with steady, full beading. Nose of lemon, yellow pears and yellow apples that carry straight through to the palate. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1995 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Blanc des Millénaires 94 Points
France, Champagne
WIML94+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of brioche, creme, yellow pears and apple pie. Flavors of lemon zest, yellow pears and apple crisp. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. This was my last bottle and the best showing to date.
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2002 Domaine des Baumard Savennières 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières
WIML91
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange foam, kumquat, lychee and a bit of brown spice. Flavors of apricot core, kumquat and minerals. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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2009 Weingut Günther Steinmetz Wintricher Geierslay Riesling Spätlese feinherb 93 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
WIML93+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of sea breeze, orange spritz, lime, soft spices and wet stones. Flavors of kumquat, apricot, orange and minerals. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. No rush.
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2005 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
WIML93-94
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Very nice nose of spices, earth, smoke, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a bit of raspberry. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink with air or continue to hold.
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1990 Denis Berthaut Fixin 1er Cru Les Arvelets 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Fixin 1er Cru
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dried herbs, spice, a bit of mahogany and a bit of dill. Flavors of berries, cherries and cranberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink now.
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2007 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Demuth Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
WIML92-93+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of wet stones, potpourri, berries and cherries. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.
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1991 Beringer Vineyards Merlot Bancroft Ranch
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose is a bit greenish with added notes of chocolate, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, a bit of black cherry and a hint of balsamic. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink now. This bottle seemed a bit off so no rating.
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2006 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Materium 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
WIML93-94+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cocoa powder, blueberries, black cherries, black berries and plums. Flavors of currants, black cherries, plums and cocoa powder. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
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2001 Pievano Montefalco Rosso 92 Points
Italy, Umbria, Montefalco, Montefalco Rosso
WIML92-93+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, a hint of Kirsch, dark berries, talc and a dash of white pepper. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2004 Cantiga Wineworks Zinfandel Nocturne 85 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado County
WIML85
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of wet stones, a hint of licorice and a bit of currant. Flavors of raisins, berries and almonds. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink now.
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1993 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 91 Points
Hungary, Tokaji
WIML91+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Hovering somewhere between amber and brownish color in the glass, fairly clear looking throughout. Nose of sorghum, anise and honey. Flavors of almonds, sorghum and lemon drop. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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