For the main course Mick did Piri Piri grilled beef sirloin with green beans and paired this with a 2002 Chateau Souverain “Alexander Valley” Cabernet Sauvignon.
The nose on the wine was mild with eucalyptus, cedar, vanilla and faint cherry in the background. Tasting the wine was surprising as it reminded me more of a Merlot as it was very smooth and lacking that tannic bite that I like in a Cab. The main flavour to the wine was wild Raspberry. The wine’s finish also didn’t linger for long. It was very drinkable but a bit nondescript but it was a good pairing for the food.
Here is the group rating for the wine – Mick - 88, Mark - 88, Kathy – 86, Amy – 87, Overall – 87.25.
There was no listing for this wine at the LCBO but I recall it being in the $20-25 price point.
The Piri Piri grilled beef sirloin was good, the beef and how it was grilled was melt in your mouth perfection.
Amy picked up a Truffle Royale cake for dessert which made a nice finish to the evening.
All three of the new dishes Mick did were very good. I was surprised however as Mick was fairly gentle on the Spice Weasel this evening as I was a little worried at the beginning of the night when Mick mention the theme that I be getting ‘teabagged’ hard by the Spice Weasel all night long.
Next Saturday will be Kathy’s Birthday dinner and I’m not sure who is looking more forward to it - her or me, as I have some stellar wines on planned for that night.
Cheers!
Mark
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