Saturday, December 15, 2012
Met at a small winery tasting room, Seal Beach Winery, in the Los Alamitos area. 11 of us sat in the barrel room and had a great tasting. The winemaker, Mike, was very informative. Of the 5 we tasted all were good but not great. They put out a nice spread of appetizers for us and everything was decorated for Christmas. I plan on going back some weekend soon and taste some more on their list. May change my mind about the quality.
Next we headed down the street to Franco's. Our favorite Italian restaurant. We had no need for appetizers as we already had some ,so right to dinner we went. Almost everyone had the butternut squash soup which was excellent. I ordered the fillet which was cooked perfectly.
Margie had arranged for everyone to bring a bottle of wine for a gift exchange. She also handed out "favors" which turned out to be a soap shaped and decorated like a chocolate Christmas tree and "champaagne" lip balm. A nice touch to end the evening.
A big selection of wines are spread across the table.
NV J. Lorenza Champagne,
NV Pommery Champagne
2006 Il Falcon Riserva red blend
2006 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino - excellent
2010 Macchia Amorous. Lodi, Sangiovese
2009 Frescobladi Castiglioni Chianti
2008 Gattavecchi Vino, Nobile di Montepulciano
2010 Palmima Tocai Friulano
1982 Ricon Famoso
2000 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 La Castellina Riserva, Squarclalupi, Chiantio Classico
2011 Colle Solato Umbria Ind:ozione Gergrofica Tipica Blend
NV. Windsor Port. This wine was at least 30 years old and was excellent. Someone gave this to me several years ago and they had had it for a least 20 years or more.
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