Birthday Dinner - December 18, 2006

The following post was copied from the blog of the Wine & Food Connoisseurs' Club, Kris Prasad, Director. Suffice it to say that the food was sensational and the wines outstanding.

WFCC Christmas Dinner & Bert Slonim's Birthday

Amuse Bouche (Nibbles):
Smoked Salmon on Toast, Serrano Ham with Foie Gras Mousse, Duck Proscuitto with Pheasant Terrine, Zamora Chick Peas with Piquillo & Garlic

1997 Tattinger Comtes de Champagne Rose

Nantucket Bay Scallops with Rabbit Sausage and Saffron Vinaigrette

1989 Trimbach Clos St.Hune VT

1990 Karlsmuhle Lorenhofer Mauerchen Riesling (Auslese)

Gulf Shrimp with Yukon Potato Puree

1991 Lafon Meursault Charmes
1989 Bienvenue Batard Montrachet

Olive Oil Poached Swordfish with Marinated White Anchovy & Lettuce Sauce

1989 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne

1995 Leroy Chassagne Montrachet Moregeot

Foie Gras with Chestnut Soup (Charlie Trotter)

1989 Huet Vouvray "Le Haut Lieu" (Demi-Sec)
1990 Zind-Humbrecht Clos Jebsal Pinot Gris (Vendanges Tardive)

Endive Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Sorbet Marc D'Hermitage (JL Chave)

Ravioli with Quail and Porcini Filling

1990 Produttori Barbaresco Montestefano
1992 Quintarelli Valpolicella

Veal Tenderloin, Haricot Verts and White Truffle Jus

1999 Denis Mugneret Clos Vougeot
1991 G.Lignier Clos St.Denis

Selection of Cheeses: : Tartufello Senese, Corsica (Brebis), Fromager des Clarines (Faux Vacherin de Cleron)

1983 Ch.Margaux

Flourless Chocolate Cake

1955 Sandemans Vintage Port