October 2007 FoB

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 Host:  The LArdog

Chat Noir

Costa Mesa, CA

October 15, 2007

Theme:  Wines I Found When Day Laborers Had to Move My Entire Cellar Upstairs in Three Hours

Attendees:
LArdog , Dave L., Dan & Debby, Brad & Cathy, A. David
and
Felicia, Larry B. and Roberto\

 

The Wine List & Menu

The Wines

Served with

1990 Bollinger
Grande Annee
Champagne
en magnum

1990 Dom Perignon
Brut
Champagne

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Tray Passed Appetizers

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French Onion Stuffed Mushroom 
Parmesan, Truffle Oil

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Smoked Salmon Rosti Cake 
Chive Crème Fraiche

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2001 Sea Smoke
Gratis
Santa Rita Hills
Chardonnay

2004 Sea Smoke
Gratis
Santa Rita Hills
Chardonnay

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 First Course

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Pan-Seared Dayboat Scallop

White Truffle Polenta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Corn, Fava Beans

 1989 Chateau Suduiraut
Sauternes

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Second Course

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Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Tomato Jam Crepe

1996 Flowers
Camp Meeting Ridge, Moon Select
Pinot Noir

1997 Peter Michael
Le Moulin Rouge
Pisoni Vineyard
Santa Lucia Highlands
Pinot Noir

2001 Kistler Vineyards
Cuvée Catherine
Sonoma Coast
Pinot Noir

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 Third Course

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Two-Way Duck

Confit, Grilled Breast, Sun-Dried Cherry Sauce

 1994 Flora Springs
Reserve
Rutherford
Cabernet Sauvignon

1994 Joseph Phelps
Backus Vineyard
Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon

1994 Caymus
Special Selection
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon

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 Fourth Course

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Sweet Garlic Glazed Filet Mignon

Pommes Puree, Haricot Vert

1990 Harlan Estate
Oakville
Proprietary Red

1991 Harlan Estate
Oakville
Proprietary Red

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 Fifth Course

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Selection of Artisanal Cheeses

Seasonal Exotica, Grilled Breads

1991 Fonseca
Guimaraens
 Vintage Port

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 Dessert

 

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Hot Callebaut Chocolate Souffle

Cointreau Cream

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