Dinner at Chez Lomita

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Small, private dinner at Greg's  "Chez Lomita" abode.  9 of us tonight for what seems to be an annual event.

We started out with a Lobster Bisque and that was followed by appetizers of Seared Ahi with citrus soy sauce, Scallops wrapped in bacon and Mini Brie en Croute.  This was accompanied with a magnum of 2009 Louis Brion Brut Champagne and a  1996 H. Billiot Fils, Millesime Champagne . Any champagne lover was in nirvana.

For the entrée we were served Chateaubriand with Bernaise sauce, mashed and roasted potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, grilled cauliflower, baby carrots and mushrooms in peppercorn sauce. This was followed by a cheese course which I did not have any of because at that point I could not eat another bite.

The red wines that were consumed with the entrée course were a real mixed bag. Everyone was exceptionally good.

 2003 Du Cru - Beaucaillo, Grand Cru Classic, St Julian

2003 Bennett Family, The Reserve, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon

2003 Chateau Gruard Larose, St Julian

2003 Chateau de Maison Neuve, Michal Goudroy, Montagne,  Saint Emilion

2005  BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve,  Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon

???? Tobin James, Silver Reserve, Paso Robles, Syrah

2014 Niner Estate, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 Rodney Strong Symmetry, Alexander Valley, Blend

2009 Stolpman, Ballard Canyon, Angeli

Desserts were served, Chocolate Fudge Lava Cakes and French Apple Bread Pudding, I ate half of a lava cake. I am saturated with food at this point.  These were accompanied by a 2002 Williams Selyem, Mistral Port and a 2008 Chateau Reiusse, Grand Cru Sauterne.

Good dinner, great wines and great company to end the holiday season one more dinner and lunch to attend in December and then on to the new year and new dining adventures. In January 2019 is Dine in LA week. Have made reservations for Providence, Spago  and The Bazaar by Jose Andres . A Harvey Wallbanger soiree.  And there is Margie's monthly wine dinner. January will be India Grill.  No indications yet on what Michaels, Chianina , Taste and Arte Café are scheduling for 2019. February will bring the "Road Trip" Italy at the Playground. And people wonder why I don't retire.