Bromance dinner while the girls have a party

Smoked trout pikelets

• NV Bérêche et Fils Champagne Brut Réserve

  France, Champagne

  Quite big and rich, powerful yet elegant wine. Citrus and brioche, very crisp fresh finish, enjoyed.

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• 2021 Eatons Cutting Chardonnay Distant Noises

  Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley

  Opened for a couple of hours before serving. Captivating nose, rich creamy texture, generous finish with no flabbiness. VG.

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Beetroot Carpaccio with Whipped Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Citrus-Honey Dressing

• 2019 François Chidaine Les Argiles

  France, Loire Valley, Vin de France

  Lovely Chenin Blanc. Enticing nose, apple and quince, textured.

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Argentinian rib eye with sautéed potatoes and chimichurri

• 2019 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana IGT

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  PnP. Entirely consistent with my previous note; for some reason I (incorrectly) remembered not enjoying this, and I was surprised how good it was tonight. Excellent.

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With chocolate truffles

• NV Carpano Vermouth Antica Formula

  Italy

  A revelation, deep and sweet (plum, raisin, vanilla) with a captivating bitterness on the finish. Couldn’t get enough. Although it’s 16.5% so take care!

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Thanks as always to Mal