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Jamie and Linda’s Excellent Wine Adventure

Country Club of Florida

Tasted April 22, 2023 by jlgnml with 63 views

Introduction

This was an auction dinner for 10 with several donated wines. The excellent meal was prepared by Chef Tony, Sommelier service by John and staff choreographed by Dave. The meal was off the charts good and so were the wines.

Flight 1 (1 note)

Meet and greet outside in the Florida sunshine. Just as we entered for dinner the rain started.

White - Sparkling

2005 Dom Pérignon Champagne France, Champagne

94 points

Extremely fresh, vibrant in the glass, great way to start a wine dinner.

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Flight 2 (1 note)

Hogfish Crudo
Avocado, Linpme, Pineapple, CCF Honey, Cilantro, Chives, Habanero Oil, Coconut Gel, Crispy Shallots

White - Sparkling

1995 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses France, Champagne

92 points

Not the best btl, darker toasty color, slight ox, small pour, good finish, especially with the dish. It may be me but a btl of champagne is really for 6 people or less.

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Flight 3 (1 note)

Trio Foie Gras
Brioche Foie, Fig & Foie , Foie Crème Brûlée

White - Sweet/Dessert

1976 Château d'Yquem France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

96 points

Served at the beginning of the meal with Foie Gras and then at the end with a fruit based dish. The difference between the courses was the development and coming out of a cocoon the wine had. The change was noticeable from some sharpness on the first glass and a smooth finish, gripping the palate as you swallowed it. Drink or hold.

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Flight 4 (2 notes)

Sea Urchin
Sweet Potato Undo Noodles, Dashi, Shitake, Fine Cut Vegetables.

White

1989 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

93 points

Beautiful youthful color, very good nose, weight on the palate, a gem to try. Drink.

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White

2009 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

94 points

Super exited to compare between the ‘89 and ‘09. Lots of evolution in the glass. More weight as time went by. Long finish. Hold 3-5 years.

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Flight 5 (2 notes)

A5 Wagyu Steak
Artichoke Barigolemand Morel Fondue, Celeriac

Red

2004 Harlan Estate The Maiden USA, California, Napa Valley

96 points

This had bones, fruit, color, palate weight, just plain delicious. Served with A5 Wagyu. Yum. Drink to enjoy

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Red

2002 BOND Matriarch USA, California, Napa Valley

94 points

Small pour, deep color, with some other grapes, almost Bordeaux like with some sweetness. Drink

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Flight 6 (1 note)

Domestic Lamb Loin
Crispy Potato and Crepe Purse

Red

1990 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

97 points

Deep earthy flavors on both the nose and the palate. Very rich, going thru more changes than prior btls. Tour de France example of an aged Rhône. Could wait and see as I have one more btl. 😎

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Mango Pana Cotta, BlackBerry Pate Fruit, Frozen Banana Espuma, Macadamia Streusel

Drank with the other half of the D’Yquem. Wow

Closing

We have a very talented chef and several members who have deep cellars of wines.

Jamie and Linda’s Excellent Wine Adventure

Country Club of Florida

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