Grand White Tasting

Private Residence
Tasted Thursday, June 20, 2013 by farinas with 407 views

Introduction

This is the 6th event organized by a group of friends who enjoy world-class wines and exuberant dishes. Each tasting is organized around a theme whether it be a wine region, grape varietal, or a particular cuisine. This 6th rendition was centered the finest seafood and the great white varietals that complement it.
The first course highlighted Siberian caviar, Gulf oysters, and Smoked salmon; second course displayed live Louisiana Crawfish in Cajun boil; third course showed a Wild lobster and prawn Bouillabaisse; finishing with a U.S. cheese course proudly presenting the amazing and award-winning Old Chatham Camembert (Hudson River) and Rogue River Blue (Oregon).

Flight 1 - Caviar, Oysters and Smoked Salmon (2 Notes)

Flight 2 - Live Louisiana Crawfish in a Cajun Boil (2 Notes)

  • 2010 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    Wine of the night for many, this Flowers has an excellent combination of lemon zest and buttery oak like a cold key lime pie without being heavy at all. Good complexity and flavors combine for a solid showing here.

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  • 2010 Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Blanc 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    This wine came after the Flowers Sonoma Chardonnay and was outdone. Bouquet of green and yellow fruits with good minerality and balanced acidity. Could have used another component like more oak or more spices to round out the flavors. Overall a decent wine but lacks imagination.

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Flight 3 - Wild Lobster and Prawn Bouillabaise (2 Notes)

  • 2010 Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Catena Alta 91 Points

    Argentina, Mendoza

    Catena's Chardonnay has a golden color and aromas of peach, honey, and some chalk. Palate is flavorful and harmonious yet shows some restraint. Solid Chardonnay for the heavier fish dishes.

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  • 2010 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 95 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Wine of the night for many, this Hobbs chardonnay has very complex bouquet of peaches, spices, new oak, and citric elements. The palate is just as beautiful and finishes on the lengthier side.
    Outstanding job on this wine.

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Flight 4 - Cheeses in the U.S. rock (2 Notes)

  • 2007 Château Guiraud 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    This Sauternes has a great combination of sweet fruit, honeysuckle and sharp acidity. It is as if you're having peach shells in a tangy licorice. Great complexity and vibrancy without feeling out of balance or heavy.
    Had it next to a Loosen Auslese and this Guiraud won the match.

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  • 2007 Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese 90 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    This Auslese is sweet with citrus aromas, minerals, beeswax, and acidity that creeps up as you taste the drink. It grows on you the more you taste since the aroma and the palate are so distinct. It is a playful wine that toys with your senses.

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Closing

Grand White Tasting
Wednesday June 19th, 8h

FIRST COURSE
Farmed Siberian Sturgeon Caviar
Blue Point Gulf Oysters
Scottish Smoked Salmon

Château d’Epiré Savennières Spéciale ’11 (France, Loire Valley)
Stefan Breuer R2 Riesling Feinberg ’10 (Germany, Rheingau)


SECOND COURSE
Louisiana Crawfish Cajun Boil

Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Blanc ’10 (France, Burgundy)
Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast ’10 (USA, Sonoma Coast)

THIRD COURSE
Wild Lobster and Tiger Prawns Bouillabaisse
Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley ‘10 (USA, Russian River Valley)
Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Catena Alta ‘10 (Argentina, Mendoza)

CHEESE COURSE
Old Chatham Camembert (USA, Hudson River Valley)
Rogue River Blue (USA, Oregon)

Château Guiraud ‘07 (France, Sauternes)

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