Art on the walls then the plate & glass

We met Jill & David at the Whitney to view ew the modern art. Then we had dinner at Danny Meyer's Untitled. Terrific service as is always the case from USHG. Vanessa, the sommelier handled our wines deftly. The garden-driven food was uniformly good though lacked memorable high points. We shared all including a cheese plate & Matcha cake, almond sesame brittle, strawberries

Marinated melons yogurt, mint
Fried fish lettuce wrap, okra, radishes
Mussels, romesco, fairytale eggplant
Beets, breakfast radish, mascarpone
Summer squash, chiles, ricotta, hazelnut

• 2010 Benito Santos Albariño Pago de Xoan

  Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas

  This confirmed that the previous bottle was not correct. A return to that wonderful balance of crispness and fullish body. Decidedly lemon flavored with a slightly creamy texture. This is a delicious, intriguing and versatile wine.

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• 2012 von Winning Muskateller

  Germany, Pfalz

  A pretty wine with intense acidity and decent depth. Paired nicely with a variety of dishes.

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Arctic char, grilled cucumbers, shiso, trout roe

• 2007 Philippe Colin Chevalier-Montrachet

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

  A superb young Chevalier. The primary flavors are intense and deep. Medium bodied and quite elegant. It was a pleasure following this over the course of several hours. Great wine.

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Braised lamb and merguez, eggplant, heirloom tomatoes
Country rib, carrot-cabbage slaw, summer herbs

• 2003 Louis Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès Château des Jacques

  France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent

  First time with this Cru. Seems like there is good quality but this vintage shows little but roasted fruit.

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• 1995 Château Clinet

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  Decanted and followed over several hours. A massive wine dominated by structure, alcoholic heat and a formidable wall of tannins. I found nothing pleasurable. Five of us left quite a bit of this in the decanter. Disappointing.

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• 2008 Bodegas Viñátigo Tacoronte-Acentejo Viñas de Tacande

  Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Tacoronte-Acentejo

  A terrific and obscure find from a winemaker who specializes in uncommon varieties and blends. This smells and tastes familiar yet different. Sizable, meaty (texture & flavor) and slightly tannic but approachable. Really nice with lamb.

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