Dinner with Jeff Pfohl

[Jeff_Pf0h1]

It was another fantastic evening with Dick & Carollee. You cannot find more genuine, fun loving people in the world. True friends.

The lamb was perfect in every way. I loved the perfume on the Ogier, and it had great balance. Yes a bit young, but if you have several there is no harm in poppig one now although the best is yet to come, maybe in 5-10 years. The Icon was more straightforward and dare I say simple. Tasty juice but not as elegant or as interesting as the Ogier. YMMV.

The Sauternes was a light lighter than I expected for a 1986. I’ve had a lot of 1986s (Climens, d’Yquem both on numerous occasions) and this was the lightest of the bunch. Also great balance, as Dick noted not terribly sweet. It went quite well with the apples, and of course with the cheeses.

Dick & Carollee, thanks again for a lovely evening. Thursday my place for a black truffle dinner.

[ToddFrench]

Jeff, on the Sauternes, are you referring to ‘lightness’ in terms of color, or body/mouthfeel, or both?

[M_M_c_C_a_l_l]

@Jeff Pf0h1

The Sauternes was a light lighter than I expected for a 1986. I’ve had a lot of 1986s (Climens, d’Yquem both on numerous occasions) and this was the lightest of the bunch. Also great balance, as Dick noted not terribly sweet. It went quite well with the apples, and of course with the cheeses.

I think Lafaurie has broad appeal, even to folks who don’t generally love Sauternes, for precisely this reason. It’s a lighter style-- less oak, less unctuousness, less sweetness, and slightly more acidity-- than most good Sauternes/Barsac. It’s also very attractively priced.

I can’t wait to hear about the truffle dinner!

[Jeff_Pf0h1]

@Todd F r e n c h

Jeff, on the Sauternes, are you referring to ‘lightness’ in terms of color, or body/mouthfeel, or both?

Both.

[Linda_Baehr]

@Jeff Brinkman

This reminds me of my lunch today.

I started in the car, with much longing as I drove to the Thai restaurant. I had already ordered, so there was no surprise, only anticipation filling my loins with food lust. After parking, we moved into the restaurant. Heady aromas of lemongrass and curry filled our nostrils, entrancing us with the promise of luscious, satisfying lunch to come. Upon leaving the restaurant with our to-go orders safely wrapped in plastic, I realized that the temptation was almost too much. Sweaty with desire, I realized I needed some sort of appetite chastity belt. As soon as I arrived back at work, I exploded through the door, laughing like mad with thoughts of the impending pleasure to come. The spring rolls were firm, yet yielding to the bite, fantastic with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. My entree, vegetable coconut soup, stoked the very fires of my gastronomic urges, it’s sweet aroma penetrating the air. One spoonful and I was hooked. The contrast of flavors and textures was almost too much, as I was perched on the very brink of delirium. I knew that my Coke Zero would make a delicious dance partner in this lambada of gastronomy, complementing the sweetness of the soup, and it’s caramel coloring a dark yin to my coconut soup’s white yang. After the entree I practically collapsed into my chair, exhausted with the satisfaction of another lunch time tryst. Whew.

Ya had me until the Coke Zero, Jeff.

[Leah_Amir]

What a great dinner! Thanks for sharing…

[Jeff_Pf0h1]

Dick & Carollee are the greatest.

A chance to sit at their table is fabulous as many of you have noted when reading Dick’s posts.

I’m living the dream!!