Larkmead Vineyards Cab 1993 - A Delicious Cab Experience

This past Sunday, I had a few friends over to the house to try a bottle of wine that has sparked my curiosity - the Larkmead Vineyards Cab 1993.  Larkmead been producing wine since the late 1800s in California’s Napa Valley.

I have tasted some of the later vintages, and I enjoyed them, but I could not find reviews or ratings of the 1993 vintage, which was a good for California Cabernet.  Since Larkmead is known for producing very good wines, one would imagine this to be a no-brainer, but you never know. 

The Larkmead Cab is absolutely beautiful, and the entire group loved it!  It is fully mature, yet there is still plenty of life remaining.  It is brick red in color with lots of depth.  On the nose, candied cherry notes with paprika and white pepper follow through on the pallet. The flavors of candied cherry fruit and paprika spice, along with minerals and soft silky tannins, linger in a long, elegant finish that left us “OOOOOing” and “AHHHing.”  I served the Larkmead Cab with grilled veal rib chops that had been marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and fresh thyme – it was a magnificent pairing that I suggest you try!  Along with the veal, I made polenta with saffron and Parmesan cheese and haricoverts. 

We are currently selling the Larkmeak Vineyards Cab for $69.99, a great buy for such a beautiful, full-bodied cabernet. We have about 2 cases left.

Terry R. Brown - Wine Manager, Schneider's of Capitol Hill

Affordable White Burgundy

This article from the WSJ has a lot of good info about affordable white Burgundy that tastes great.  The video is extremely informative.  Be certain to watch it!  Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher do a very good job of covering the bases in their review of great deals in white Burgundy that you can enjoy now.

Specifically, the review mentions the Vincent Bouzereau Bourgogne Blanc, which is a wine that we sell and thoroughly enjoy.  The review says:

Our best value, from Vincent Bouzereau of Meursault, was a tremendous bargain at about $18.

We have a plentiful supply of the Vincent Bouzereau Bourgogne Blanc.  Call or email us today to get a few bottles of you own to enjoy this summer!

California Wine Dinner Tasting at Café 8 - June 4th at 7pm

On Wednesday, June 4th, we will be co-hosting a California wine dinner with Café 8 located at 424 8th Street SE Washington, D.C. Café 8 has a new chef, Jordan Davidowitz, formally at Zaytinya. Jordan has planned a delicious 7-course meal to accompany my picks for summer meals. Beginning at 7:00pm, the cost of this fabulous dinner is only $100 per person, inclusive.

The Menu:

Aperitif and amuse
Smokey baba ganoush and eggplant chips
Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc 2007

First Course
Gardis thipiti: gulf shrimp, red pepper water, metaxa brandy, feta, kataifi
Opolo Roussanne 2005

Second Course
Octopus three ways - octopus salad, grilled octopus, octopus keftedes
Olivia Brion Pinot Noir 2006

Third Course
Effes dark braised lamb shank, carmelized onion hummus, crispy leeks
C.G. Di Arie Syrah 2004

Fourth Course
Pomegranate glazed ribs - off the bone – with potato skordalia
McLean Syrah 2003

Fifth Course
Maryland crab and chickpea stew
C.G. Di Arie Petite Sirah 2005

Dessert

Please call 202.543.9300 or email us at customerservice@cellar.com to reserve your seats.

d’Arenberg Dinner at D’Acqua – June 18th at 7pm

Come enjoy an evening with winemaker Chester Osborn on Wednesday, June 18th at D’Acqua, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue. Per person price is $165.00 inclusive.

A reception will begin at 7pm, featuring d’Arenberg’s Red Stripe wines that will accompany 4 delicious hors d’oeuvres by D’Acqua.

Italian shrimp tempura served with agrodolce reduction sauce

Lump crab meat, avocado, and spring onions with coriander seasoning

Bruschetta

Pastry choux filled with foie-gras mousse

The “Hermit Crab” Marsanne Viognier, The “Olive Grove” Chardonnay and
“d’Arrys Origina”l Grenache-Shiraz

Dinner will begin at or near 8pm with four courses by D’Acqua that will showcase the wines of d’Arenberg.

First Course
Seared scallops and prosciutto with roasted garlic and saba sauce
The Money Spier Rousanne and Last Ditch Viognier

Second Course
Pasta in wild boar sauce
The Derelict Grenach and Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier

Third Course
Lamb steak in a mustard and olive crust with potato and onion rosti
The Dead Arm and The Coppermine Road

Dessert
Chocolate Torte
Vintage Fortified Shiraz Port

Please call 202.543.9300 or email us at customerservice@cellar.com if you would like to reserve your seat today!

2005 white Burgundies

Our colleague - the Vine Guy - has provided some great reviews of delicious white Burgundies. Schneider's of Capitol Hill has two of these wines available. The 2005 Boissard-Lardy Meursault Genevrieres Premier Cru and the 2005 Gambal Chassagne Montrachet.

2005 red Burgundy

The Vine Guy from the DC Examiner brings us some of the best of 2005 red Burgundy. We currently have the 2005 Champy Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cote d'Or, about which Scott has the following to say:

A great value in this vintage, it features scents of red fruit and dried herbs with flavors of raspberry, black cherry and cherry cola on the palate. Abundant acidity keeps the fruit in harmony and adds to the medium-bodied finish.

Delicious 2007 Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc Jardine Now Available!

Our shipment of the delicious and refreshing 2007 Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc Jardine has arrived!  This is a great summer sipping wine, with or without food! Come to the store and try some today in our tasting room!