80 Thoreau (Concord, MA)
Tasted Monday, October 20, 2014 - Tuesday, October 21, 2014 by RockinCabs with 691 views
I received a call about three weeks ago from Amy Aiken of Meander Wines, and she was calling to let me know that she would be in the Boston market showing her portfolio of wines. We have been friends/fans of her wines for several years, and I jumped at the opportunity to organize a dinner around her wines. After reaching out to friends, family and members of the tasting groups we assembled 10 for dinner.
The team at 80 Thoreau in Concord paired up a gorgeous menu with the wines.
The SB was served with a Smoked Salmon Pate, micro greens and apple slaw.
The Aiken Pinot was served with Seared Sea Scallops with Lentils & Concord Grape sauce. This pairing was really nice and the lentils were awesome with the earthy mid-palate of the Pinot.
There were four cabs presented, served with two savory dishes and one nice desert.
- Duck Ragout Pappardelle
- Seared Rib-Eye w/ Rutabaga Puree
- Chocolate/Fig Pudding
2013 Meander Sauvignon Blanc Conspire 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
(10/20/2014)
Excellent viscous Sauvignon Blanc. Peach pit, Melon, Meyer Lemon and some mouthwatering acid here. Great mouth feel and aromatics here.
0% oak on this. Body comes from sitting in the lees.
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