For the main course Mick did up Lobster Quesadillas and pair it with a 2007 Toasted Head Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
"Mick - King of the Quesadillas... All hail Mick!" The nose the Chardonnay was a combination of vanilla and butter on the nose with no noticeable fruit to be found. After trying my first sip of the wine, I picked up the bottle in amazement as I was astounded that I something with this much oak in it could still be a liquid form and not be a solid. After looking at the bottle carefully, I couldn’t see an oak branch in it so I put the bottle down. The main flavour on the wine was burnt vanilla. The Lobster Quesadillas helped neutralize some of oak, enough to make it an OK pairing at least.
"Watch out for that tree..."Here is the group rating for the wine – Mick - 82, Mark - 80, Kathy – 78, Amy - 80, Overall – 80
TOASTED HEAD CHARDONNAY 2007
TOASTED HEAD CHARDONNAY 2007
VINTAGES 686840
750 mL bottle
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 22.95
Wine, White Wine,
14.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : D
Made in: California/Californie, United States
By: Constellation Wines U S
Release Date: Nov 21, 2009
Description - This Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley achieves an impressive balance of refreshing liveliness and depth. Look for aromas of apple, citrus blossom, cinnamon and clove spice. It has a rich mouthfeel with good aroma replays. The oak is gently handled, adding a layer of complexity. Enjoy with herb-roasted chicken.
“the oak is gently handled”, bawhahahahahahahaha! I would have laughed more at this line but the oak splinters in my mouth made it too painful continue laughing.
The main course was a bit of disappointment as Mick makes the greatest Chicken Quesadillas ever, I was pretty stoked about trying the Lobster ones. The Lobster ones were good but not as good as his Chicken Quesadillas. I also think Mick set the bar too high with the first two courses which were stunning.
Thanks to Mick for all his hard work in prepping and making dinner.
Cheers!
Mark
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