The evening started with white wines:
2009 Chasseur Chardonnay- Russian River Valley-The nose is a youthfully coiled mix of Bosc pear, honeysuckle and white peach tied to some rich preserved lemon, vanilla custard and nutmeg. It proves as rich as expected on the palate, with lots of white peach, nutmeggy custard, baked apple and pear flavors which continue through a long, well-stuffed finish. This is a flavor-packed wine that deserves service with full-flavored entrees.
2007 Albarino Valminor- Very interesting Alberino from Spain- Light yellow-gold. Apple and pear aromas are complicated by musky herbal and floral qualities. Fleshy, slightly bitter orchard fruit flavors are dry and focused, picking up lemon pith and thyme notes with air. This has the power to serve with richer dishes and will work better at the table than by itself. Rías Baixas DO (Denominación de Origen), a part of the Galicia autonomous community of Spain, is located along the Atlantic coastline. It produces some of Spain's most acclaimed dry white wines.
2008 Meursault Clos de Mazeray-A touch of wood toast with a fresh nose that is Meursault in character. First nose, aromas of hazelnut and floral, second nose spiced pear. On the palate, extremely rich and full flavors limited complexity with grapefruit filled finish.
We moved from the Bar area to the second floor and the red wine bottles started popping open!
2005 Kosta Browne- Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir- Dark garnet color. First nose with layers and layers of cherries. On the palate, cherry cola and black licorice with some anise on the finish.
2008 Turley California Zinfandel Old Vines-Made from parcels culled out from the single vineyard lots and blended with some tiny parcels that are too small to bottle on their own, the 2008 Zinfandel Old Vines is a fuller effort displaying a deep ruby/plum color along with a big, sweet bouquet of gamy roasted herbs, sweet cherries and berries, plush, heady flavors, and a luscious finish. It should drink well for 3-4 years.
1999 Chateau Leoville Barton, St. Julien Bordeaux- This 1999 Leoville Barton exudes complex bittersweet chocolate aromas, dense dark fruit and cedar. On the palate, ripe integrated spicy tannins and a sturdy structure and power.
2006 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California-A pleasing deep red color with a ruby cast. First nose, enticing aromas of red cherry, second nose, blackberry, licorice, toasty oak, fresh herbs and baking spices. On the palate, this wine offers cherry, blackberry fruit, vanilla, a hint of caramel and a dark, roasted finish.
1998 Corton Bressandes- Grand Cru- The nose offers very attractive, bursting with pure and clean Pinot aromas. On the palate full body, smooth in texture, exotic in flavors, with asymphony of floral, cassis, blackberry, wild raspberry, smoke and spice notes cascading from the start to the intense, focused finish.
Organic Arugula Salad: Duck Confit, Port Soaked Cranberries, Red Onion Dressing
Wild Alaskan Halibut: Organic Quinoa, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, Citrus Ginger Sauce
Cheese Plate
Double Espresso
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Washington, DC 20016
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