Birthday Dinner 03/31/2012

This was for my wife's birthday and I won't say how old but will say our 21 year old daughter flew in from college to join us for the evening. Our good friends Mon and Beth really enjoy this restaurant and are good friends with the chef. He recently flew in from Japan after visiting his hometown and family. He also recently was on Iron Chef and several of the dishes he made on the show he made for us. 2 other couples were fortunate to join us for this festive celebration.

Crudo of East Coast Fluke "Hirame"
Monkfish "FOIE GRAS", Obama Leaves, river Shrimp Crouton, Citrus -Soy Gelee

• 1983 Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Impérial 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  En magnum. Outstanding golden clear color. Good bubbles, mouthful of mouse, pineapple, long finish, maybe reached a peak a couple of years ago, great, lasting in the glass.

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Washugyu Beef Tataki
Marinated Trumpet Mushrooms, Citrus-pepper Sauce

Onsen Tamagotchi with Somen Noodle
Crispy River Shrimp, Salmon Belly, Soy-Wasabi

• 1990 Matanzas Creek Winery Chardonnay Journey 94 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

  En magnum. Great color for its age, soft nose, hints offruit, in the glass...pure class, long flavor and on the palate good length. After an hour really began to develop and could have been decanted.

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• 2008 Aubert Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Youthful, vibrant, steel finish, good nose, nice finish.

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Sea Urchin Chawan Mushi
Fresh Sea Urchin, Prawn

Seared Lupe De Mar
Braised Red Cabbage, Cider-Caper Sauce

• 1990 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Allen Vineyard 93 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  En magnum, wow, earth! Good color, not bright but soft for its glamor and age. Long finish, bursting flavor. Hmmmm.

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Roulade of Quail
Pheasant, Scottish Egg, Foie GRAS, Aromatic Sauce

• 1955 Château Canon 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  Deep color, very mature, wonderful and full nose of Bordeaux, lasting on the palate.

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The EGG
Milk Chocolate Creme Brûlée with Caramel Sauce

Cyndie's Quail Egg Shooter
Lemongrass Infuses Coconut Milk

• 1980 Château d'Yquem 96 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Golden hue, honey, best bottle of the lot to date, lasting on the finish, electrifying depth. WOTN.

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Thank you to evryone who joined us.