Thanks to all my friends in the Rainbow Huskies, my daughter's Y princess group, for sending me to Al Biernat's. I had a great dinner with Meredith and my in laws, Allison and Mike Miller. W had the pasta/escargot and the shrimp appetizer to start and of course had some amazing steaks with the lobster risotto and brussels sprouts for dinner.
Most Dallasite's know this, but the wine selection at Al Bienat's is extensive. There are plenty of ridiculous selections to choose from, but if you take some time, you can find some really great options for a fair markup. We started with a 2007 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon. The sommelier informed me that they only had three bottles left of the 2007 and I had this last time I was here, so i knew this was a good buy on the menu. Second bottle was the 2007 Palmaz, Cabernet Sauvignon. I have had my eye on a bottle of this wine, but had not had the opportunity to have one until now. I have passed this winery many times in Napa. This was really an amazing bottle of wine. Big wine, lots of oak and earth and went well with our steaks. I have not visited this winery, but now plan to make this a priority. I will be out in Napa in November and plan to make reservations.
Again, thanks to all my Rainbow husky friends for the gift. I put it to good use!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Pepper turns 40 and turns her nose at Italian Chardonnay!
Much to the dismay of Pepper, there was no California Chardonnay on the Menu, and the Italian Chardonnays, lacking the oak and buttery finish to which she is accustomed, left her a little disappointed. After a few tastings, we did find an italian Pinot Grigio that she could handle.
Another great night, with our good friends, some authentic italian food and after a few trials and errors... some good Italian Pinto Grigio.
Happy Birthday Pepper!
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