Clubfoothead Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 you migh thave overpaid for that bad boy 1153423[/snapback] Dude, it was the 2005 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition "Texas Champion". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 One more thing which I think someone touched on, how many people are going to be at this party and will there be more wine? Lawdawg and I along with our wives have been known to go through a few bottles before we even get to the first course. 1152876[/snapback] There are 5 courses with a wine for each course, plus appetizers with champagne. I'm not sure about the whole menu. I know that we will be drinking a 1990 Laurent Perrier Rose, a 1995 Dom Perignon and a 1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 What's the address again??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia 1153909[/snapback] That's a very nice wine. The 94 is great but the 95 is just as good. Perfect time to open it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 1995 Dom Perignon 1153909[/snapback] I had this one right after I proposed to my wife in Naples. Great choice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 That's a very nice wine. The 94 is great but the 95 is just as good. Perfect time to open it as well. 1153936[/snapback] I have to agree... the girls in my Avy are sharing the 95 and said it was lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I have to agree... the girls in my Avy are sharing the 95 and said it was lovely! 1153950[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I had this one right after I proposed to my wife in Naples. Great choice as well. 1153943[/snapback] Nice wine for Dom... I prefer Salon or Cristal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 That's a very nice wine. The 94 is great but the 95 is just as good. Perfect time to open it as well. 1153936[/snapback] Agreed. Thats a very good wine. I drank it a couple weeks ago at the Metropolitan Grill in Seattle. It really opened up after about 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 It looks like you're going to have a wide range of wines. I'll be interested to hear what each was matched with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I have to agree... the girls in my Avy are sharing the 95 and said it was lovely! 1153950[/snapback] Wine seems to be very popular among the homosexual sect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Metropolitan Grill in Seattle. 1153967[/snapback] I still need to try that place out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I still need to try that place out. 1153980[/snapback] Its the place to go to in Seattle for steak. They keep a very good winelist. I've found some real treasures on their list from time to time: a '93 Leonetti Cab comes to mind. I was actually about a week after I had the Insignia and we tried the '95 JP Cab. Surprisingly, this was not aging well at all. I thought it couldn't get worse than a hollow taste but the non-existent finish sealed it. I was very surprised to find that from the same vintage the Cab was not holding up as well as the Cab-blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 That's a very nice wine. The 94 is great but the 95 is just as good. Perfect time to open it as well. 1153936[/snapback] I have 2 bottles of the '95 Dom sitting downstairs. But my wife is alcoholic...so I haven't had the occasion to drink them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 I have the menu (4 courses, not 5) but I am missing a couple wines: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Cornets with Raspberry Beet Salad Corn “Risotto” with Basil Pesto Charred Rare Tuna with radish Salad and Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette 1990 Laurent Perrier Rose 1995 Dom Perignon Halibut with Macadamia Nut Crust, Bok Choy and Spicy Lemongrass-Coconut Emulsion ????? Sautéed Salmon with Onion -Strewn Grits and Portobello Mushroom-Red Wine Sauce 2001 Bouchard Père et Fils Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru Lightly Smoked Duck Galantine, sliced with Herb Crusted Polenta, Assorted Nuts and Marion berry Reduction ?????? Dry Aged Beef Sirloin with Yukon Gold Potato and Red Wine Essence 1995 Joseph Phelps “Insignia” My firm is having a Thanksgiving lunch today. Turkey with all the fixins. I'm eating like a king. Its a good day to be a yuppie homo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I have the menu (4 courses, not 5) but I am missing a couple wines:Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Cornets with Raspberry Beet Salad Corn “Risotto” with Basil Pesto Charred Rare Tuna with radish Salad and Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette 1990 Laurent Perrier Rose 1995 Dom Perignon Halibut with Macadamia Nut Crust, Bok Choy and Spicy Lemongrass-Coconut Emulsion ????? Sautéed Salmon with Onion -Strewn Grits and Portobello Mushroom-Red Wine Sauce 2001 Bouchard Père et Fils Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru Lightly Smoked Duck Galantine, sliced with Herb Crusted Polenta, Assorted Nuts and Marion berry Reduction ?????? Dry Aged Beef Sirloin with Yukon Gold Potato and Red Wine Essence 1995 Joseph Phelps “Insignia” My firm is having a Thanksgiving lunch today. Turkey with all the fixins. I'm eating like a king. Its a good day to be a yuppie homo. 1155009[/snapback] Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 i'd go with a dry riesling (from alsace or mosel-saar) for the halibut and a pinot noir or malbec for the galantine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 i'd go with a dry riesling (from alsace or mosel-saar) for the halibut and a pinot noir or malbec for the galantine 1155099[/snapback] Thats a good looking menu. The matches look to be very well thought out. It definitely appears to have the makings for a nice 5 hour dinner....the way it should be done. I'd agree with Bier Meister. A riesling, or perhaps a vouvray, would go nicely with the halibut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Thats a good looking menu. The matches look to be very well thought out. It definitely appears to have the makings for a nice 5 hour dinner....the way it should be done. I'd agree with Bier Meister. A riesling, or perhaps a vouvray, would go nicely with the halibut. 1155193[/snapback] What about a Sancerre or even a White Bordeaux? Something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 i think the fruit or floral notes from the dry rieslings from those regions are more compatible with the tropical/asian flavors of that dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 i think the fruit or floral notes from the dry rieslings from those regions are more compatible with the tropical/asian flavors of that dish. 1155240[/snapback] Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 What about a Sancerre or even a White Bordeaux? Something different. 1155232[/snapback] i think the fruit or floral notes from the dry rieslings from those regions are more compatible with the tropical/asian flavors of that dish. 1155240[/snapback] ooh, i hope twiley has a good comeback! nothing more entertaining than watching two wine snobs argue about which floral notes better accentuate macadamia-crusted halibut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) Good call. 1155248[/snapback] keep in mind that rieslings from those regions are very different from those made in the states. the aromas are very powerful, and initially, you get a lot of fruit, but they are dry and crisp vs sweet and syrupy..... edit: i love burgundian wines..... i will typically order their whites when i see them. Edited November 17, 2005 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 keep in mind that rieslings from those regions are very different from those made in the states. the aromas are very powerful, and initially, you get a lot of fruit, but they are dry and crisp vs sweet and syrupy..... 1155260[/snapback] Good call Bier... I was thinking something like that or a Viognier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I had this one right after I proposed to my life partner in Naples. Great choice as well. 1153943[/snapback] Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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