Easter Dinner 4/12/2009

The Sunday Easter Dinner of 2009 was held at the house with friends and family. Alinda prepared the menu and I helped on the preparation of the Crab Cakes. Present at this dinner were Karim and Alinda Iman, Peter and Ann Dattels, Sina, Reza Iman, and couple of Sina's friends Steven and Alena.

Hors d'oeuvre-

Smoked salmon cucumber canape

Smoke Trout with Traditional Horseradish Sauce on Gluten Free Rice Crackers.
Beringer Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006

First Course-

Crab Cakes on a bed of Cabbage Salad

2004 Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac Leognan- This 2004 has a light pale yellow color with a hint of green, fresh aromatic nose, on the palate, crisp with a long finish. This is another good example of the success of the white Graves in this vintage. 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon.

Second Course-

Roasted Australian Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and roasted red Potatoes.

1995 Medoc Potensac Clear red color, clear rim, deep red, opaque. Still young and no signs of ageing. Nice aromatic nose, classic Bordeaux with a hint of mint. On the palate, spicy with notes of raspberry, no depth, with no lingering taste. I have not been impressed with this wine, this is the 4th bottle that I have opennned in the past 10 years.

Dessert-

White chocolate coconut cake

Gluten Free Lemon Tart

Float Island

NV Campbells Rutherglen Muscat Rutherglen, Australia-

Rutherglen's Muscats are considered the world's richest wines, which is defined by the fresh fruit aromas with a rich luscious palate and lingering finish. Amber color, aromas of raisins, prunes and chocolate, on the palate, sweet, rich with long long finish. It was served at 36 deg F, which is the correct temperature for this wine.

Chef de Cuisine- Alinda Iman

Sommelier- Karim Iman