November 10, 2006

Duck Egg Wild Prawn Pancakes
Dinner with “The Mysterious Dr. A’s” Nephew

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Notes on Cooking the Dinner


Wild Prawn & Duck Egg pancakes
with scallions & dipping sauce
2000 Richard Grant Wrotham Pinot Reserve Napa Valley Sparkling Blanc de Noir

Wild Eastern Sea Scallops on Wild Mushroom Fettucine with Rocket Pesto
Fresh Wild Eastern Sea Scallops
with Mushroon Fettucine & Rocket Pesto
2004 Lambruschi Colli di Luni Costa Marina Vermentino

Liberty Duck with Golden Beets Arugula and Balsamic Vinegar
Liberty Duck Breast
with Oakhill Farm's Arugula & Golden Beets
1961 Hospices de Beaune Emile Chandesais "Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes," Côte de Beaune

Horned Dorset Leg of Lamb
Roasted Horned Dorset
Heritage Leg of Lamb
with Cranberry Potatoes, baby eggplant, summer squash and fresh pomegranate
1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
1971 Fiorano Rosso

Cabecou Feuille
Artisanal Cheese Course:
Cabecou Feuille
Willow Hill Summer Tomme
  Sterenberger Bergkase
Doddington
Pecorino Toscano Stagionata

Tartine Bakery Breads

June Taylor Poached Pears in Cassis Syrup
June Taylor Poached Pears
in Cassis Syrup
with Lightened Cream & Crème de Cassis

Barking Dog Roasters' Sonoma Blend

Joanne's Wine Tasting Notes:

Richard Grant 2000 Wrotham Pinot Blanc de Noir Reserve Napa Valley Sparkling
2000 Richard Grant Wrotham Pinot Reserve Napa Valley
Sparkling Blanc de Noir
Passionfruit and vanilla on nose. Tannic finish with a bright acidic center. Alpine strawberry on finish. (Needs time. - Jack)

2004 Lambruschi Colli di Luni Costa Marina Vermentino
2004 Ottaviano Lambruschi Colli di Luni Costa Marina Vermentino
Nose shows minerality and shale. Mid-notes of yellow fruits with bright acids on the finish.

1961 Hospices de Beaune Emile Chandesais Cuvee Rousseau Deslandes cote de beaune
1961 Hospices de Beaune Emile Chandesais "Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes," Côte de Beaune
Nose of dried figs and fresh dates. Bright peppery center with a delicate almost rose-like finish. Lightly perfumey finish with good acids to cleanse palate. Very elegant wine with great balance.
Close up of label here and here.

1971 Fiorano Rouge
1971 Fiorano Rosso
Animal blood and medicine on nose. Bright medicinal center. Showing fruit and acid on finish. Long finish.

1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
1983 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac
Herbs, menthol and red plums on nose. Earth and deep red cherry in center. Lingering cherries on finish. Still young. This wine has great structure.



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