Home of Chef Andy Plummer, East Greenbush, NY
Tasted Thursday, April 16, 2015 by kenv with 457 views
My local group gathered once again in the home of brilliant local chef Andrew Plummer. The food was great. The wines were consistently good, but still too young.
Dinner started around 7:30 and ended around 10pm.
Pix and more comments on my website:
http://www.finewinegeek.com/tn/2015-04-16_WCC_2005-Cab_AndyP/
East Coast Skate Wing with Foie Gras Froth, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Spring Oyster Mushrooms & Vidalia Onion Confit, and Sauteed Kai-Lan.
Veal Tenderloin Medallions Saltimbocca with Sage & Gruyere Cream, Crispy Prosciutto & Roasted Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes. Shirred Quail Egg & Pernod Spinach.
Hudson Valley Duck: Seared Breast and Braised Leg, with Clairborne Hill Honey Shiraz Sauce, Colossal Asparagus and Roasted Fennel.
Beef Short Rib with Unagi Glaze with Braised Sprout Leaves, Chinese Black Rice & Celeriac Silk.
These 2005 California Cabs are all good, but too young to really show their stuff or really to differentiate them much.
2005 Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Walking Tree 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
[Double-decanted at 1pm.] Blackberry nose. Big, ripe, rich, tannic. Very young, but lots of potential. 93-95
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2005 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Unity 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
[Decanted for one hour.] Another ripe nose but with some secondary aromas starting. Silky. Long finish. Drink now-2025.
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2005 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
[Decanted for 3.5 hours.] Muted woodsy, red and black fruit nose. Old world character. Some think its a Bordeaux ringer. Tight and complex. 92-??
Day 2: Brought home one glass in the bottle. Showing more flamboyance today. Terrific wine with a great future, but didn't show well on day 1. 95 points today.
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