Toscana Cafe & Schneider's of Capitol Hill Wine Dinner

Aperitif

• NV La Tordera Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut 84 Points

  Italy, Veneto, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

  Nice dry prosecco. Good mouth feel. Simple and rewarding.

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Diver Scallops and Shrimp, Served with Truffle Polenta, Thyme Lobster Bisque, Pancetta, and Red Beets

• 2008 St. Pauls Pinot Grigio Alto Adige - Südtirol Egg Leiten 85 Points

  Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol

  Very light citrus. Some minerality. Pinot Grigio isn't my favorite variety, but this offers nice viscosity for the variety. Paired well with the salad course, but likely couldn't hold up to more than that.

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Pasta Roulade filled with Butternut Squash and Spinach with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

• 2007 Domaine Dublère Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets Blanc 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru

  Another strong wine from Domaine Dublere. Almost astringent on the nose, which didn't betray much about the taste. Beautiful balance of oak and acidity. Classic white burgundy, complex for a 2007. I believe it will age well. Wine of the night.

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Sauteed Chilean Sea Bass with English Pea Puree, Black Truffles, and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli

• 2005 Domaine Lejeune Pommard 1er Cru Les Poutures 89 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru

  Very fruit forward for this wine. Red apples and strawberry. Still light and refined, not heavy in any way. Was paired with a fish course and didn't overpower it. I prefer the Poutures to the Rugiens that I tried late last year.

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Rosted Lamb Loin Stuffed with Fennel Sausages and Black Olives, served with Parmesan Potato Tart and Port Wine Sauce

• 2004 Cascina Adelaide Barolo 90 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  Nice full Barolo. Got the hint of dried fruit, dark chocolate. Has a few years to grow.

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Crunchy Pineapple Napoleon, served with Orange Caramel Cream, and Passionfruit Sauce

• 2007 La Badia Moscato d'Asti 84 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti

  If you enjoy a lighter dessert wine, you may enjoy this. Not particularly to my taste. Very low alcohol. Beautiful light golden color in the glass.

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