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IWFSC 801 Dinner
BOKA Chicago, IL
Tasted January 13, 2015 by jlgnml with 428 views
Introduction
We are thrilled to open 2015 with a return to BOKA restaurant under the guidance of recently named chef of the year Lee Wolen.
Flight 1 (1 note)
Passed canapés of marinated beets with lemon, dill and peanuts along with small cured scallops that were a perfect match for the champagne.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
88 points
Nice clean color, good bubbles, a bit harsh for the finish, good with the scallop appetizer.
Flight 2 (1 note)
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, cured egg yolks, chicken liver mousse, sunflower seeds.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée
91 points
Served as a surprise in both a flute and a burgundy glass for comparison. The flute taste was traditional with yeast and a good flavor. Out of the burgundy glass, awesome flavor, bursting aroma's and to be the same wine, the burgundy glass showed very well and why we/I will continue to drink my champagne in this glass.
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Flight 3 (2 notes)
Buttered Poached Lobster, chestnut, preserved orange, celery.
White
2002 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
85 points
Typical Fevre...pre mox. While this was off putting it actually paired well with some of the ingredients. Just not my style.
White
2002 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
90 points
Really a clean color and quip unite the departure from the Les Clos. Good flavor, just not much to fill the palate.
Flight 4 (1 note)
Roasted Squab, celery root, black truffles...and a lot of truffles.
Red
1985 Pierre Barge Côte-Rôtie
94 points
Stunning nose, great deep color, chewy, full bodied, ripe, powerful.
Flight 5 (1 note)
Roasted Venison Loin, braised red cabbage, sausage, huckleberries.
Red
1986 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon York Creek
93 points
Wow. Older CA style that many of today's producers could learn from. Young, good color, good tannin, big fruit, can keep but a very good window to be drinking.
Flight 6 (1 note)
Brown Butter squash, coffee, balsamic, spiced caramel ice cream.
White - Fortified
1922 D'Oliveiras Madeira Boal Reserva
95 points
Caramel, sweetness, floral nose, lasting on the palate, great long finish.
Closing
Awesome evening to start 2015. Next up Les Nomades. March on to the 900th dinner.