Restaurant |
Craft at
the W Hotel
2440 Victory Park Lane |
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Who
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Sommelier Aaron Rodonis |
| Wine |
Chablis 1er Cru Vailions, Verget, 2003, Chablis |
| Price
per Bottle |
$126 |
| Dish |
Lump Crab Risotto. Baby Sorrel, and Lemon Confit |
| Pairing
Notes |
The rejuvenating acidity of
the light Chablis, the bright white fruits, and the soft lemon
peel notes finish the dish like a squeeze of exotic citrus.
There are so many levels of sweetness and acidity from the variety
of lemony flavors (lemon confit, baby sorrel) and the Chablis
accents each one distinctly. |
| Wine |
Barbaresco Riserva, Moccagatta, 2000, Piedmont |
| Price
per Bottle |
$120 |
| Dish |
Guinea Fowl in Bacon, Apple, and Savoy Cabbage
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| Pairing
Notes |
The hearty, Italian, peasant-food dish feels
gamey and autumnal. The tawny Barbaresco, with its rich sherry
nose and buttery body compliment and amplify the smoky, rustic
flavors of the meat. The wine is especially delightful when
it highlights the tiny pieces of crisp citrus peel and breadcrumbs
that top the roulade. |
| Wine |
Hermitage, La Sizeranne, Michel Chapoutier, 1999,
Rhone Valley |
| Price
per Bottle |
$230 |
| Dish |
Canadian Wild Boar in Juniper-Rosemary Crust
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| Pairing
Notes |
The floral, almost black truffle
nose and alluring color of this full-bodied Syrah reveal the
fairly recent dynamism of the Maison Chapoutier and its unique
wine-making. Its long, lingering finish echoes those same rich,
piney flavors of the juniper and deep, caramelized, meaty crust
of the boar. |
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