BYOB Wine Dinner

First Course - Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche -Ayala Brut Majeur

Second Course - Chicken Ballontine - 2010 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Artist Series

Third Course -Braised Beef Short Rib - 1986 Chateau Gruaud Larose
1995 Chateau Latour Grand Vin

Fourth Course -Lamb Persillade - 2018 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve

• NV Ayala Champagne Brut Majeur 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  Paired well with ceviche course. Hint of green apple. Nice way to start the degustation dinner and refreshing departure from heavier champagnes or sparklers. We found this in Paris and brought home. Buy!

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• 2010 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series 96 Points

  Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

  PnP. Drinking beautifully in the peak window. Stunning crisp color with scent of lemon. Distinctly a Leeuwin chardonnay with mineral, free of oak and butter. 10 to 15 more years.

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• 1995 Château Latour Grand Vin 96 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Out of 375 ml. Slow ox for 30 minutes. Dense on the palette. Dark color with black currant with chocolate notes. Modest tannins, developed nicely in the glass over time. Unlimited potential

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• 1986 Château Gruaud Larose 96 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

  Out of 375 ml. No decant, slow ox for 3o minutes. Peak drinking window. Very mature with a earthy bouquet. More Tertiary flavors of leather, cedar, licorice. Medium weight on the palette. 10 to 20 more years.

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• 1979 Château Suduiraut 89 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Possibly a bit beyond it's peak window. A bit thin and acidic. Still enjoyable with dessert.

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it was a success and looking forward to next season.