We enjoy these types of events and have been to quite a few of them.
But this was special.
Chef Scott Phillips put together an amazing tasting menu of white salmon, lobster ravioli, roast quail, bison tenderloin and a cheddar cheese sampler plate.
The pairing wines, respectively, were as follows: 2009 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2009 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, 2011 Claret Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Syrah.
Judy was particularly pleased with this event because she loves Chardonnay.
And David Ramey makes some of the best Chardonnay on the planet!
The food was exquisite, the wine pairings were perfect and we sat at a table with wonderful people who we consider to be new friends.
My favorites of the evening were the white salmon and the Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay.
Should I be shamelessly plugging my new employer, Balabans, like this? Maybe not, but we've been going to Balabans since we moved to St. Louis in 1994, and the food has always been outstanding.
If you've never attended a Balabans wine dinner, or haven't been to one in a while, make sure you put this on your "to do" list.
Tom
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