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In Reply to: Re: pairings.. posted by Lee on February 23, 2001 at 12:33:23:
Lee,
Less syrupy gooey and more lush rich velvety gooey. It isn't thick, it is just super full. That event sounds like it would be great. Regardless of the overcrowding, it sounds like you have a plan so you will probably have a bunch of fun. I find that these events are entirely bearable when approached with a guerilla-like strategy. Is the sparkling that they pour all domestic? Are the chef's just from the city or are the others invited? (i.e. Keller etc.) Have a great time!!
Sean
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The chefs are all local- Monterey may be the farthest. But most of the great ones, Mina from Aqua, Gary Danko, and dishes from Zuni, Kokari, Masa's, Fringale, Boulevard etc. The wines are all domestic I believe,...unfortunately. Though I really enjoy Mumm's sparkling wines. They also hold a wine auction for Charity that can be fun. It's a good time, though I would never pay that entrance fee. I think this yer its grown to $150 or $200!! Most of the tix I believe are bought and distributed by local business. Fun, but I much prefer a quite evening at a nice restaurant just the 2 of us or a relaxing drive this time of year up to Tahoe for some skiing- last weeks concussion is preventing me from returning this weekend.
Lee,
What were some of the highlights from the event? Any of the wines tasted which particularly impressed you? Which chef had the received the most accolades? Sorry to hear about the skiing concussion. I will be traveling out to Jackson Hole in two weeks, probably to do the same thing to myself. My mantra is small amounts of wine + skiing = good. Large amounts of wine + skiing = bad, perhaps very bad.
Unfortuantely, the event was much as I feared way too crowded. It was a complete mixmash of foods and wines, none really complimenting one another. Highlights were the chocolates from Gary Danko (which me and the mrs. dined at the following evening- amazing scallop/truffel dish!) and a wine table from New Zealand pouring mostly sauv blancs and pinot's under $30. I'm an admitted fan from earlier posts of any sav blanc from Marlborough and this table did not disapoint. Also got a tast of the far niente '97 cab and the '97 dolce, neither of which impressed me too much- now the '95 dolce is a whole 'nother ballgame. Also enjoyed some of the louis jadot bottles that were being tasted, so I was obviously mistaken in stating that this was only a domestically focused event. As for wine and skiing, no way, I'm more of a hot chocolate guy- swiss miss in particular.
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