Bern's Steakhouse, Tampa, FL
Tasted Sunday, June 3, 2007 by KenK with 976 views
Truly an outstanding event. Food was absoultely great, but secondary to the amazing wine. Thanks to Scott and Gregg for setting this up, our own room and staff. Wine service was fantastic as decanting was done perfectly on que, wine temps perfectly cool, gave us the labels and even offered a tour of the bizzare wine warehouse. Bottle conditions were overall superb as kept at 50 degrees for many years. I found no corked or damaged wine amoung the 14 wines opened on this night. I missed the first day of this event as don't think I could handle two days of pure hedonism. While clearly this was an embrassement of riches, it was an unforgetable experience that I hope to repeat.
I must also thank Chris for guiding me through the night and offering encouragement to attend this feast. Fun to meet fellow wine nuts Joe, Maureen and Jim. If I ever go again must make sure Eric is in charge of the wine service.
1973 Charles Heidsieck Champagne La Royale 93 Points
France, Champagne
Dinner at Berns. Nice nutty nose with yeasty elements and lemon oil hints.
Rich butternut flavors with lean crisp mouth feel. Great balance and persistance.
Fully mature with very slight sherry component adding to complexity. A fine way to start the night.
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1982 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 95 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Dinner at Berns. Clean and fresh nose with subtle aromas of minerals, candle wax, and light white floral notes.
On the palate, fat and soft, and rich with big white stony character. A dense flavor packed wine with clear breed.
Finishes nice and long with almost a black licorice edge. Probably the best white Rhone I have ever had.
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