Saturday Night – Mick’s Excellent Adventure – Part 2

For the second course Mick made Prime Rib for the first time. He did up mashed potatoes and green beans as sides. Mick paired the meal with a La Fiole du Pape, Chateauneuf du Pape. Interesting thing about this wine is there was no vintage date on the bottle anywhere so we have no idea what year it was. The blacken glass in its warped shape and aged looking bottle makes this wine bottle very distinct and easy to find.

"Naked Beef"

The nose had big aromas of brownie batter, chocolate, coffee and black pepper. Tasting the wine you were rewarded with a very smooth and balanced wine with a raspberry and plum flavours running throughout. With the food the wine became a touch sharper but not in a bad way and was a good pairing with the meal.

"Dressed and ready to eat!"

Here is the group rating for the wine – Mick - 87, Mark - 87, Kathy – 88, Amy - 88, Overall – 87.5

"Nice wine"

Here is the LCBO Information on the wine –

ANSELME LA FIOLE DU PAPE CNP

LCBO 12286
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 38.25
Wine, Red Wine
13.4% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: Rhone, France
By: Maison Brotte

Tasting Note- Garnet ruby red colour; dried berries, sour cherry, sweet fruit, minerals and herbs on the nose with black pepper, olive and clove notes; dry, full-bodied with spice, vanilla and ripe cassis and red berry fruit on the palate.

Serving Suggestion - Roasts, Mediterranean dishes, sharp cheese or kidney pie.

"Won't mistake this bottle for something else!"

Mick did a very good job with the Prime Rib as it was cooked to perfection and very flavourful.

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