2009 IW&FS Board Meeting August 12- Matisse Restaurant

The members of the Board attended a dinner at the Matisse Restaurant in DC. The discussion was on the 2009-2010 season events, wine cellar status, future wine purchases and other matters.

First Course-
Roasted Organic Beet Salad: Warm Pipe Dreams Goat Cheese, Organic Pecans, Local Organic Greens and Berry Confit.

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc- Viognier 2007
Pine Ridge winery was the first CA winery to develop this blend (80% chenin blanc and 20% viognier) several years ago and the 2007 is excellent. It is a medium bodied wine with nice pear, melon and citrus aromas and pear, green apple and citrus taste. There is a hint of grapefruit on the back with nice refreshing acidity. This is a great dry wine for a salad, or main course of pork or an Asian inspired dish. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this a 90 point rating.
2005 Louis Jadot 1ere Cru Montrachet

Second Course-
Herb Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb: Gratin Dauphinois, French Beans, Rosemary Garlic Sauce.
1980 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon- Marvin's offering.
1995 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon- Steve's offering. Cabernet Franc (14%), Merlot (5%). A powerful vintage with lots of extra richness and roundness to the blackberry flavors on the palate.

Dessert- Goat, Sheep and Cow milk cheeses from the US mid Atlantic region.