Wine 'N Dine: November 2008

Event Number 530- The month of November, traditionally, has been set aside at the Society for Game Dinner theme. And this November was no different. The venue was at the George Hotel restaurant, Bistro Bis on E street, NW in Washington D.C.

Amuse Bouche
Chef's selection of passed hors d'oeuvres including mini crab cakes and salmon tartar.

Chateau Pavi Macquin, Le Rosé de Pavie Macuin, 2007
The rosé had a medium rose color, served at the right temperature (about 45 degrees F) was mouthful, delicious and easy to drink.

1st Course- Smoked Oyster Stew- Accompanied by Yukon gold potatoes, artichokes and brioche croutons. Presented with two small slices of toasts, the soup was medium bodied and creamy, did not have a strong taste of smokiness, oysters were plump and juicy.

Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils, Valmur 2005 Chablis Grand Cru-

Pale yellow-greenish tone, vanilla nose medium body and crisp. Good marriage to the stew.

2nd Course- Ballontine of Guinea Fowl Normande- With glazed apples, butternut squash and cider-calvados sauce. The presentation of this dish was well done. The meat was a bit too dry for my taste.

Domaine du Tunnel, Saint-Péray, cuvée Prestige 2006

Pale yellow clear color, clean nose, though as the wine warms up in the glass, aromas of spring flowers emerge, on the palate, full bodied wine with mineral taste and easy to drink. Good marriage with the dish.