Buster was not invited to this party
Sunday, March 4th, 2007We went to Atlanta to George and Julie’s for an “Open That Bottle Night†party where you take a wine that you have been saving for a special occasion and no occasion was special enough to open the bottle.   We called George and told him what we were bringing so he could get Julie to match the food to the wine.
Here is the menu which someof you have already seen.—————————————————————-OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT
February 24, 2007
Spicy Parmesan Crackers
Smoked Trout Spread
Cristalino Sparkling Brut, Spain
Savory Fig Tart
Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux, 2001, Bordeaux, France
Baby Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts, Apples and Bacon Piesporter Goldtropfchen, 2005, Riesling Kabinett, Germany
Meyer Lemon Sorbet
Boneless Rib Roast with Pan Dripping and Assortment of Mushrooms Roasted Tri-Color Mini Potatoes Sauteed Asparagus Tips La Landonne, Cote Rotie, 1978, E. Guigal, Rhone, France Chateau Palmer, Margaux, 1978, France
Pear and Hazelnut Gratin with Cream
Stony Hill, Semillon de Soleil, 1995, Napa Valley Morgan, Botrytis, Semillon, 1999, Hunter Valley, Australia
Vintage Port, Cheese, and Chocolates
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Now here are some pictures of the bottles in case we missprelled any of them.
Every one of the wines paired perfectly with the food with which it was served. There were absolutely no disappointments.
George said that he paid about $10 a bottle for the 1978 wines when he lived in Holland in the early 80’s.
We all thought that the first dessert wine couldn’t be topped until the 2nd one just blew it away.
Needless to say, we slept in on Sunday morning.