Veal Chops
Grilled zuchinni and grilled mushrooms

Domaine Serene Couer Blanc (Pinot Blanc)

Rack of lamb and potatoes au gratin

Burger and fries.
May have some chocolate ice cream later tonight.

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Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
Domaine Serene Couer Blanc (Pinot Blanc)

Thoughts/comment on this one?

Carryout Thai basil chicken with 2008 Sineann Gewurztraminer. NICE match. Tasting notes on the Gewurz to be posted shortly.

The 2006 Couer Blanc is excellent. I give it a 92/93.
We had it tonite with the grilled veal rib steaks and it was incredible.

We had this wine with Stickman on Sunday nite. first with a selection of 4 cheeses, then with my wife's brine smoked wild salmon and grilled mushrooms. It paired wonderfully. Stickman, who wasn't familiar with the wine, was raving on its sheer pleasure. We then junmped to the 04 Archery Summit Arcus Estate, but that's anothere story.

This pinot blanc is an incredible wine with a huge food range. Right now it's probably drinking a 93.

I called the winery for more and they are sold out. The 07 will be release in October. I have had every vintage of this since release, and it has not dipped below a 92 imo.

An extra note. Domaine Serene is a late releasing vineyard. Which is a great thing! But, this particular wine should be consumed with 18 months of release for max enjoyment. So the 07 will be released in 10 of 09. Drink by 3 of 2011.

Burgers on the Grill
Summer salad of mixed greens

(2006 Stefania Cabernet Sauvignon Uvas Creek Vineyard )

Last night - linguine with prawns and the first cherry tomatoes from the garden this year. Finished off the 2008 Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Paretai Estate Series.

Sandy, I got to taste a 2006 Archery Summit Arcus at work and it was crazy great.

mpls;

I have about nine(9) of the 06s Arcusresting peacefully in my cellar. glad to hear they are drinking well. The 04s are really great. I look forward to trying the 06 soon.