WHITE TRUFFLE, Lobster, DRC and the movie Sideways

Tonight I went to see sideways with Wilfred and then ended up back at his pad for a killer dinner. I picked up a white truffle from Chelsea market prior to the engagement and we scooted back to his pad in Chelsea NYC where Wilfred chefed up some killer Risotto with Lobster.. We began with:

• 2002 Gros Frère et Sœur Richebourg 98 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Richebourg Grand Cru

  Parker recently said this was DELICIOUS - boy was he right. Even after being open for a day this wine delivered the goods. The nose offered up light Sous Bois and the palate was so inviting. This wine was such a sexy wine and has full intentions of turning into a definite winner. This was perhaps the WOTN (for me). The only drawback was that it was a tiny bit oxidized and flawed the finish which Wilfred said wasn't apparent yesterday. Delicious finish non-the-less that lasted and lingered. I absolutely have to source some of this fabulous juice.

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The next wine was the

• 2001 Peter Michael Chardonnay Cuvée Indigene

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

  Rich flavors with lemon nuances.. Delicious Chardonnay with great texture and richness..

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Next we quickly moved onto another Peter Michael

• 2002 Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Côte

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

  This wine had tons of fruit flavors - like a big fruit bowl on the nose. Delicious flavors and a lusty finish.

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Finally I popped the cork on

• 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echezeaux 96 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru

  God damn Wilfred you are too kind for this one.. My second DRC in my life and my goodness was it GOOD.... 1000 Flowers.. (need translation please) Wonderful aromatics of flowers and cherry flavors. The palate offers up cherries once again with a hint of raspberry. Fat and seductive this is drinking beautifully. What a pretty wine. If you have more than 1, definitely don't be shy trying one. This is close to peaking.. We drank this DRC with risotto, lobster, and WHITE TRUFFLE!!!!!

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After seeing Sideways ~ the wine pairing with truffle and lobster was almost as good as if I had had sex with STEPHANIE in the movie. Wow what a pair.

I cannot thank Wilfred once again ~ the evening was unforgettable.