Wine 'N Dine: IW&FS Equinox Local Market Dinner 9/13/2011

The 2011-2012 Season of the IW&FS was kicked off at Todd Gray's Equinox Restaurant 818 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20006 (202-331-8118 equinoxrestaurant.com) on September 13, 2011. The Theme of the event was "Local Market". The incoming president acknowledged the outgoing president by presenting him with an IW&FS Medallion and a wine decanter.

“Local Market” Dinner Menu 9/13/2011
Passed Canapés
Confit of Heirloom Tomato with Albaquino Olive Oil

Crispy Squid and Artichoke Timbal
Quail Eggs in Brioche with Caviar
Saffron-Lemon Risotto Fritters
Demoiselle Tête de Cuvée Magnum
The Demoiselle Tete du Cuvee Brut Champagne is composed of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir and goes through primary fermentation in 100% stainless steel. It completes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and is then bottled and aged for three years on the lees. The Champagne is quite golden in color, with a touch of green from the high Chardonnay content and has a decadent, generous nose that the Pinot dominates. Flavors of buttered toast, apples and even a bit of chanterelle mushroom unfold on the complex palate. This is very vinous, potent Champagne with quite a bit of length.
This champagne was refreshing and worked well with the Passed Canapés.

"Crudo" of Outer Banks Black Sea Bass
Yellow Tomato Vichyssoise, Golden Pineapple, Avocado Salad

Lucien Albrecht Riesling "Cuvee Henri" 2009
This Riesling is made from their best selection of this noble varietal. The wine is 100% Riesling and is distinguished by a piercing and beautiful aroma suggesting spring flowers. The wine is bone dry and delicious. The Riesling is considered the signature wine of the Albrecht family. Quick, floral and mineral smell, it reveals itself slightly spiced and elegant in the mouth.

Agnolotti of Late Summer Sweet Corn
Maine Lobster, Chanterelles, Sweet Corn Coulis

Bernard Morey Chassagne Montrachet Vide Bourse 2006
Light yellow clear color, the nose had a hint of wild flowers and citrus tree blossoms, on the palate, crisp, notes of minerals and medium body with a long finish.

Herb Roasted Breast of Sonoma Guinea Hen
Parsnip Mousseline, Warm Brioche, Shaved Foie Gras

Louis Jadot Corton Pouget 2002
"Revealing sweet oak scents, the 2002 Corton Pougets expands on the palate to display a powerful, structured character packed with mineral-laced dark fruits. Highly structured and firm, this is a medium to full bodied wine built for the long-haul. It is admirably concentrated, dense, and deep. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018.", RP. Clear red color, first nose, red fruits. Second nose, hint of oak, on the palate medium to full body with good finish.

Slow Cooked Loin of Grass Fed Potomac Veal
Crispy Sweet Bread, Mascarpone Grit Cake, Sour Mulberry Jus

Chateau Prieure Lichine 1995
Dark garnet color, first nose, red cherry & fruit, second nose, oak and tobacco. On the palate, sweet cherry flavor with long finish.

Blueberries and Summer Herbs
Goldhill Farm Blueberries, Vanilla "Genoise", Lemon Verbena Ice Cream

Domain des Bernardis Muscat de Beaunes de Venise 2009
Beautiful golden color, honeysuckle nose, on the palate medium body with good amount of sweetness and fruits.