As this was Easter weekend, all of us had plans for Saturday and Sunday with family so Mick had us over for dinner on Friday instead. It was Kathy’s birthday on Friday as well so Mick broke out a favourite of Kathy’s – Lamb.
To start, Mick did up Prosciutto wrapped Curried shrimp and paired it with a Robert Mondavi Riesling. The shrimp were grilled to perfection and the wine was a great pairing. The only small criticism I had with the shrimp was, Mick was a tad heavy on the Spice Weasel. I asked him about it and he admitted that he used the hot organic curry powder and cayenne pepper. He usually will either make them with just the hot organic curry powder or use mild curry powder and add the cayenne.
To start, Mick did up Prosciutto wrapped Curried shrimp and paired it with a Robert Mondavi Riesling. The shrimp were grilled to perfection and the wine was a great pairing. The only small criticism I had with the shrimp was, Mick was a tad heavy on the Spice Weasel. I asked him about it and he admitted that he used the hot organic curry powder and cayenne pepper. He usually will either make them with just the hot organic curry powder or use mild curry powder and add the cayenne.
"Makes me hungry just looking at this..."The main course was a oven roasted lamb with a pesto like crust and a merlot reduction sauce. The sides were steamed broccoli and oven roasted potatoes. The wine was a Kim Crawford 2006 Pinot Noir. 
"Great Winery!"
LCBO Information –
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2006
Vintages 626390
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 19.80
13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : D
Made in: New Zealand
By: Kim Crawford
Release Date: Sep 29, 2007
Tasting Note - Complex set of aromas, including sour cherry, coffee, underbrush, raspberry and mushroom. Dry with the fruit perfectly surrounded by moderate tannins. This medium-bodied, long-finishing wine will reward 2-5 years in a good cellar or serve it tonight with roast beef or even smoky barbecue fare.
Serving Suggestion - pork tenderloin.
Wine Spectator - Rating 83
Herbal, with good intensity to bright wild berry and red plum flavors wrapped in firm tannin and a grip of cedary oak. Drink now through 2011. 35,000 cases imported. –DS
"The table had to be re-enforced to support this cake!" For dessert Amy picked up a huge LaRocca Chocolate Fudge cake and Mick opened a bottle of Irony Cabernet Sauvignon. The Irony Cabernet has a deep rich smoke and earthy quality to it which makes this wine seem a lot more decadent than you’d expect for its price.
"Amazing Value!"Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
VINTAGES 25106
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 22.95
Wine, Still Table Wine, Red Still Table Wine
14.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: California, United States
By: Delicato Family Vineyards
Release Date: May 26, 2007
Description - This wine was awarded Critics Gold at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2006.
Tasting Note - Rich, sweet black plum and spicy oak aromas with lush textures.
Cheers!
Mark
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