“I have enjoyed great health at a great age because everyday since I can remember I have consumed a bottle of wine except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles.” – Bishop of Seville
I enjoy wine.
I am not a wine expert – I favor ports, or mixed drinks – but over time I’ve grown to appreciate the possibilities. My first exposure to wine started in college with boxed wine and Boone’s. In my post-college years, my tastes expanded to embrace the wines favored by NE and other friends (White Zinfandel and Rieslings).
Last Saturday, to celebrate NE and Bear’s birthday, I had dinner at Ruth’s Chris with several friends. The food, as always, was excellent. But what made the evening memorable was the attention we received from the restaurant’s sommelier. He made a point to stop by often, suggesting wines that would complement our food and then bringing us samples for us to try.
In particular, his selections for our desserts were spot on and went a long way in convincing me that the right wine can transform a meal. In the spirit of epicureanism, I’ve included his suggestions below (with a brief description and suggested dessert).
Ferrari-Carano Eldorado Noir
Unique dessert wine, made from black Muscat grapes.
Chocolate Sin Cake
Lilly Pilly Noble Blend
Sweet dessert wine.
Crème brûlée
Castello del Poggio Moscato D’Asti
A sweet white wine style which falls somewhere between spritzy and sparkling.
Any sweet dessert.
How delicious those sound on a cold night!
Sad to see you didn’t include more information on the actual desserts~ such as the Chocolate Sin Cake!
I can imagine it is wonderfully sinful.
man.. o couldnt understand a damn thing.. but one thing i could.. wine.. ohh yess.. i love it! especially with a chocolate moose cake in a cold night out in the open with nothing but the silence of the outdoors and the stars in the night sky to keep me company..
I LOVE The 2002 “Dr Loosen” Reisling. Really, its love.
I intend to buy somewhere along the lines of 20 bottles of it this year.
Yeah…