The Society's December event "Holiday Celebration” was held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Hors d'Oeuvre
Smoked Salmon Fillet at the Carving Station
Fried Oysters
Shrimp Tempura
Le Menu
Amuse Bouche
Demi Tasse of Chestnut and Foie Gras Soup
Intense earthy aroma, creamy on the palate; crude.
First Course
Maine Lobster in Whiskey Sauce Gratinée
Beautifully presented, half lobster tail that was succulent.
*Domaine De La Bongran Vire-Clesse 2005
"Mâcon Chardonnay, fermentation was with natural yeasts and took two years to complete. Grapes picked very late. The nose of offers an instant wow-factor and never ceases to thrill, magnificient with ripe pineapple, peach, citrus, vanilla, honey and touch of minerality. Plenty of weight in the mouth, however is balanced by nice acidity and gives a balanced mouthfeel."
Clear light yellow color; mineral nose, citrus notes; on the palate, medium to full body, crisp with long finish with enough backbone to stand up to the buttery/creamy lobster tail. Good marriage.
"Mâcon Chardonnay, fermentation was with natural yeasts and took two years to complete. Grapes picked very late. The nose of offers an instant wow-factor and never ceases to thrill, magnificient with ripe pineapple, peach, citrus, vanilla, honey and touch of minerality. Plenty of weight in the mouth, however is balanced by nice acidity and gives a balanced mouthfeel."
Clear light yellow color; mineral nose, citrus notes; on the palate, medium to full body, crisp with long finish with enough backbone to stand up to the buttery/creamy lobster tail. Good marriage.
Intermezzo
Plum Sorbet
Second Course-
Homemade Ravioli Trio:
Pear and Roasted Butternut Squash in Brown Butter, Sweet Potato in a Sage White Wine Sauce and Sausage in a Grainy Mustard Sauce
Very fine presentation. The butternut squash in the brown butter was the hit.
*Ken Wright Cellars “NYSA” Vineyard 2009
The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of our traditional vineyards. Though not at the same level of complexity as the vineyard designates, this blend is extremely enjoyable, lush and full of pure, Pinot fruit. It is also a terrific value. The blend consists of fruit from Abbott Claim, Canary Hill, Carter, Freedom Hill, Guadalupe, McCrone, Meredith Mitchell, Nysa and Savoya vineyards.
The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of our traditional vineyards. Though not at the same level of complexity as the vineyard designates, this blend is extremely enjoyable, lush and full of pure, Pinot fruit. It is also a terrific value. The blend consists of fruit from Abbott Claim, Canary Hill, Carter, Freedom Hill, Guadalupe, McCrone, Meredith Mitchell, Nysa and Savoya vineyards.
Fabulous wine, however, too young!
Main Course
Stuffed Loin of Veal with Porcini Mushroom Farce and Truffle Stuffed Tenderloin En Croute Served with Roasted Root Vegetables, Anna Potatoes and Pumpkin Flan-
Very artistic presentation. Everyone loved this course.
*Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1999-
89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2002
This deep ruby/purple-colored 1999 has some tannin to resolve, but it is an elegant, medium-bodied, delicious effort that will reward readers who have the patience to cellar it for several years...the 1999 offers charming roundness, sweet cassis fruit, excellent purity, and fine overall balance*Ducru-Beaucaillou 1999-
91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2002
"The deep purple-colored 1999 Ducru Beaucaillou, which represents 60% of the crop, offers aromas of crushed stones, raspberry liqueur, and black currants. This sweet, pure, and harmonious wine possesses elegance, finesse, and multiple nuances rather than power, concentration, and structure. This is Bordeaux at its finest. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018."
The Ducru-Beaucaillou was phenomenal!
"The deep purple-colored 1999 Ducru Beaucaillou, which represents 60% of the crop, offers aromas of crushed stones, raspberry liqueur, and black currants. This sweet, pure, and harmonious wine possesses elegance, finesse, and multiple nuances rather than power, concentration, and structure. This is Bordeaux at its finest. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018."
The Ducru-Beaucaillou was phenomenal!
Cheese Plate
Coffee
Dessert Course
Cobbler Trio:
Black Currant, Apple and Blackberry with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
The Wine Advocate 92 pts - "The Chateau Partarrieu is nascent and in fieri on the nose, but the palate is already showing great freshness and acidity, crisp honey and lemon curd, precise and animated towards the finish. The harmony and focus is already tangible. This is a Sauternes that may surprise a few people after bottling."
All the elements of a grand Sauternes but not quiet there.
Dinner Chair, Bill Wallert Dinner Committee, Bud Shulman, Stanley Pearlman, David Simpson,
Gene Shugoll Wine Committee, Steve Greenwald Ex-Officio, Andy Adelson, President
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