Rosh Hashanah dinner

Seattle, WA, USA
Tasted Saturday, September 19, 2009 by Eric with 566 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

As guests arrived this was enjoyed with some chopped liver (chicken livers, hard boiled egg and onions caramelized in chicken fat; all ground together and seasoned with salt and lots of black pepper).

  • 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 90 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    This was the first Riesling than rocked my world, and it is always stellar. Edgy, tense, refreshing Kabinett. Moving more towards salt than it did three years ago. No real diesel in play. Just pure, crystalline acidity. Still plenty of fruit, maybe still a bit reticent. With 6 down and 8 to go I think I am going to star slurping these more regularly.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

Our first course was a warm, slightly sweet gefilte fish, and this was followed by matzah ball soup. A nice soup with a double chicken stock, very rich.

  • 2001 Sanctus Jacobus Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 92 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    This wine is fantastic. At one point I wondered why the heck I bough 6 bottles of an unknown Auslese from a producer unknown to me. My logic was that I was looking for any 2001 I can find. Well as I have dipped into these, any regrets I might have had have long since melted away. Pretty deep gold color, AWESOME diesel funk and cider notes in the nose. Just pure honey and love on the palate, rich but amazingly well balanced with stunning acidity. Five down and 1 last bottle to go. This has been a fave, so I will be sad to see it go.

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Flight 3 (2 Notes)

The main course was braised brisket, roasted root vegetables and cider braised collard greens with balsamic glazed green apples.

  • 1999 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills 88 Points

    Israel, Judean Hills

    Popped and poured. Lovely nose, a bit stalky with currant bush and undergrowth galore. The palate is bright, lean, supple, very mature. I like where this is, but it also cracks up very quickly in the glass and moves to 'old red wine' scents in just a matter of minutes. There is no runway left on this, but drink up and enjoy a classy, Bordeaux styled wine.

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  • 2000 Château Léoville Poyferré Kosher 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Mmm, this is a serious wine but just not ready right now. Really nice nose, strong green tobacco and stalk. The palate is tight, tight, tight, juicy red fruit, strong mineral tones, nice acidity, gripping tannins. I popped and poured and followed for 3 hours, and it wasn't even close to enough. I have a bit left that I will revisit tomorrow, but I think this just wants some years.

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