Vancouver, BC
Tasted Wednesday, April 25, 2007 by DelYap with 1,251 views
Ten of us gathered at Ray Signorello's house for an incredible evening of food and wines. The Owner, Exec Chef, two sommeliers and staff from Quattro Restaurant showed up to prepare and serve this unbelievable meal.
Dungeness crab stuffed Tiger prawns, Moscato chive aioli
Kumamoto and Royal Miyagi oysters on the half shell
Baja scallop seared with a spring pea emulsion and saffron rock shrimp salad topped with Arctic Char caviar
Citrus poached lobster claw with a quenelle of Parmesan cream and a lobster bisque
Smoked Quail stuffed with Pecorino Romano polenta and a sundried fruit succo
Panko crusted Provini Sweetbreads with King Oyster mushroom risotto
Housemade ravioli filled with wild mushrooms, Mascarpone cheese and white truffle oil in a light Porcini cream
Fallow Venison tenderloin with a sundried Blueberry and Juniper succo with Gorgonzola Potato gratin
We all needed a break prior to dessert and headed downstairs to play pool
Almond souffle with honey Creme Anglaise
Chocolate pate with toffee and candied cocoa nibs
Assorted selection italian cheeses
This was just an incredible evening that had only one downer. Ray throws an annual party at the conclusion of the local Wine Festival. This year he had over 200 guests at his home. One or more of these guests decided to help themselves to a magnum of 1985 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache and several bottles of 1986 Chateau Margaux. He only discovered this fact when he went to fetch the 85 DRC for us to drink.
Note to any winos in Vancouver, if you hear of a magnum of 85 DRC La Tache or 86 Margaux being sold for cheap please let me know.
The best times are with great wine, food and most importantly friends!
1990 Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil 96 Points
France, Champagne
Huge biscuit nose with a hint of lemon. Bright acidity and great finish. Needs another 10 years to really show it's best.
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