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Schrader Cellars Wine Dinner
Little Palm Island
Tasted February 22, 2015 by JS1056 with 339 views
Introduction
Absolutely fabulous event at a beautiful place. Chef Roly is incredible.
Flight 1 (1 note)
Diver Sea Scallop
Lobster Polenta
Asparagus, Salmon Roe, Shaved Black Winter Truffle
White
2012 Boars' View Chardonnay The Coast
93 points
Beautiful crisp clean chardonnay. White peach and floral on the palate, there is a Burgundian minerality that is all in perfect balance. Exceptional.
Flight 2 (1 note)
Hudson Valley Foie Gras Terrine
Brioche Toast, Hawaiian Hearts of Palm Ceviche, Mango Habanero Coulis
Red
2012 Boars' View Pinot Noir The Coast
This wine is still way young and for that reason I would not give it a score. Enormous is size, the tannins are still unresolved. But they are in balance with the acidity. Big bright cherry flavors and a whole lot else that I couldn't discern going on. Very good at the moment, I think this will become a great wine.
Flight 3 (1 note)
Moulard Duck Confit of Leg
French Lentil Tabbouleh, Frisee & Chive
Red
2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
96 points
Big, bold, full bodied and paradoxically elegant and refined this was an extraordinary wine.
Black currant, some chocolate with earthy hints. Tannins are smooth. Rich in the mouth and a long long finish.
Opened for an extended amount of time, this wine was still clearly young and will only get better and better.
Black currant, some chocolate with earthy hints. Tannins are smooth. Rich in the mouth and a long long finish.
Opened for an extended amount of time, this wine was still clearly young and will only get better and better.
Flight 4 (2 notes)
79 Hour Rosemary Braised Angus Beef Short Rib
Zucchini Mousse, Forest Mushroom Ragout
Candied Carrots, Rosemary Jus
Red
2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
97 points
Just lovely. Rich and elegant. Currant, forest floor, licorice, toasted vanilla and savory spices. So much going on in a incredibly balanced package. The finish goes on and on and on.
Wonderful. I can't imagine what this will be like in 10 years. (although it was opened for an extended period of time.)
Wonderful. I can't imagine what this will be like in 10 years. (although it was opened for an extended period of time.)
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Comment
Red
2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Colesworthy Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
Way too young even after being open for hours.
Earthy flavors and cassis with dark fruit, there is an undertone of minerals (pencil).
Still has to all come together so I won't give it a score. When it does all come together it will be really really good.
Earthy flavors and cassis with dark fruit, there is an undertone of minerals (pencil).
Still has to all come together so I won't give it a score. When it does all come together it will be really really good.
Flight 5 (1 note)
Cubamisu
Cuban Shortbread Cookies, Cafe Cubano Granache
Whipped Mascarpone, Guava Gelee
Red
2011 Schrader Cellars Zinfandel Vieux-Os Old Vine Black Sears Vineyard
Just didn't do it for me. It was served with dessert and that may have been the issue. It followed three Schrader Cabs and really didn't match the dessert. Really can't even remember it several days later