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Grilled Lamb with Friends
MI
Tasted July 28, 2007 by lorenzo with 700 views
Introduction
Salumi Salame
(1) Sopressata, (2) Oregano, (3) Rosemary and (4) Mole
(5) Melon/Prosciutto/Mozzarella Skewers
(6) Caviar, Potatoes, Crème Fraiche
(7) Smoked Salmon (JohnHilton caught last weekend) and Sicilian Capers
(8) Baked Phyllo with Roasted Peppers and Pecorino Romano (pizza da paris)
Flight 1 (4 notes)
White
2003 Domaine Yvon et Pascal Tabordet Pouilly-Fumé
84 points
Ouch. Lost them in the Cellar and I dont think I am better off for it. Fruit had dropped out. What remained was nice enough for starters. Minerals and a gravelly. cleansing palate presence.
Rosé
2005 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Rosé
90 points
This is not a complex, thought provoking wine. This is rich, and decadent for a rose without being cloying or serious. Super juicy and worked well with the APPs
Red
2001 Ojai Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard
91 points
Bigger and Darker than I expected. Pair accordingly. Ripe fruit, charred cedar, some tannins still present. I think this might get better. 91+
Red
2004 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vineyard
90 points
Juicy and Ripe - Spicy Acidity on the finish
Flight 2 (5 notes)
(9) Bucatini Amatriciana (pasta with tomato and giuanciale)
(10) Grilled Leg of Lamb (Butterflied, Boneless with Rosemary, Garlic and wrapped in Lardo)
(11) Salsicce, Kale and Cannellini
(12) Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Squash and steamed Beets (each mixed separately in a Garlic, Lemon sauce)
Red
1998 Braida (Giacomo Bologna) Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone
93 points
Gritty, meaty palate. And although full bodied, still has a nice plush mouthfeel. Really food friendly tonight and I love where this wine is right now. Although it was popped and poured (and consumed rather quickly.)
Red
1990 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley
90 points
Cork broke apart. But Brian did a great rescue job. Definitely aged both in color and palate presence. But still doing well in the first 45min of being opened. Tobacco, some charcoal, and some mediterranean herbs (or am I picking up the lamb roasting:)
Red
2001 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
2-3 hours of air and this was drinking beautifully. Chocolate, black berry and black cherry.
Red
2000 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena
92 points
Ripe, Rich, very enjoyable. Great QPR and I wont hesitate to drink through mine in the next several years.
Red
2005 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley
97 points
Extraordinary showing. Has everything in spades. Incredibly rich and sexy. Sweet, plush palate but some Horsepower also. Great Balance. Drank with an hour+ of air. So good now, hard to imagine it getting better with much age. And I dont think I'm going to let the majority of my bottles make the journey to find out.
Flight 3 (1 note)
13) Biscotti Pazzo
(14) Lemon Torte with Blueberries
Espressi/Limoncello/Anisette
White - Sweet/Dessert
2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
95 points
This was really crushing tonight. Accompanied the Biscotti Pazzo and the Lemon Tort to perfection. Liquid Velvet. Fat and Juicy. Pineapple, apricots. Huge flavor with huge hangtime.