John Wabeck

F yeah.

Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery and C’Est Vin to Host Two Special Wine Dinners Please join award-winning winemaker Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery and C’Est Vin for a pair of special dinners at two of the DC area’s finest restaurants, 2941 and Charlie Palmer Steak. Mr. La Follette’s engaging, educational and entertaining manner coupled with outstanding wine and cuisine add up to two very formidable evenings. On April 4th, at 7 PM, Chef Jonathan Krinn and Sommelier Kathy Morgan welcome you to the spectacular Koi Room at 2941 for a fun, relaxed, interactive wine tasting event featuring wonderful food pairings to accompany the Tandem wine selections. Special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem bottles and cases will also be available to the guests who attend this event. The cost of the event is $150 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please phone 703.270.1605 for reservations. April 5th, again at 7 PM, brings you to Capitol Hill and Charlie Palmer Steak, where Chef Bryan Voltaggio and Sommelier Nadine Brown have teamed up for another special evening of food and wine matches to accompany Mr. La Follette’s wines. Again, special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem wines will be available to attendees. The cost of the event is $160 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please phone 202.547.8100 for reservations. Menu for 2941, April 4th Reception Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003 ~~~ Crispy Japanese Black Bass Fennel Pickle and Meyer Lemon Sauce Chardonnay, Porter Bass Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003 ~~~ Hudson Valley Duck Breast Creamed Porcini Mushrooms, Aged Sherry Reduction Pinot Noir, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, 2003 ~~~ Artisan Cheeses Four selections of ripe cheeses with lavender honey and toasted fruit bread Sangiovese, Gabrielle Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2003 ~~~ Tower of Bittersweet Chocolate Caramelized Orange Mousse Zinfandel, “Talmage Bench” Aldine Vineyard, Mendocino, 2004 ~~~ Cotton Candy, coffee Menu for Charlie Palmer Steak, April 5th Reception Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003 ~~~ Windy Knolls Farm Sunchoke Puree with Roasted Scallops, Tarragon Oil and Lemon Confit Chardonnay, Porter Bass Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003 ~~~ Escabeche of Black Bass with Fennel Confit, Kalamata Olives, Cured Tomatoes and Basil Oil Pinot Noir, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, 2003 ~~~ Roulade of Rabbit Saddle “Cuite Sous Vide,” Morel Mushrooms and Braised Young Chard, with Creamy Polenta and Marjoram Natural Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2003 ~~~ Duo of Jamison Farm Lamb – Roasted Loin and Braised Shoulder with Green Pea and Oyster Mushroom Ragout and Sage Infused Lamb Natural Zinfandel, “Talmage Bench” Aldine Vineyard, Mendocino, 2004 ~~~ Dark Chocolate Caramel Mousse, Roasted Banana and Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet Sangiovese, Gabrielle Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2003 Jarad Slipp and John Wabeck

Drink more Pomerol and get your iron oxide on.

Fact checking is not our friend this week.

Must be a slow news day.

Don't hate. Also it's Bistrot mate.

Eggenberg Pils straight out da bottle. Countdown to 6-pack of Chambolle Mags - 5 hours.

My tubby-assed mountain cat has been eating IAMS low-cal food, he hated it at first but using the mixing in a little bit of the new food to the old food he got used to it. He also knew that if he didn't eat what he was given he would go hungry. I think he's lost like 2 pounds now, just enough to go to the vet and get his teeth cleaned. They said he was too fat to put under, something I remind him of every day. The vet has prescription food as well, I don't recall a big, if any, price difference. I think the guidelines on the can to lose weight are a bit off, he gets a 6 oz. can a day along with a bit of dry. Cats sometimes puke to piss you off. At least mine does. Back on topic, the rare occasion I cook in the house he gets a shot at it as long as it won't kill him. He doesn't like truffles but does like Epoisses.

No mas. Was through Labor day weekend.

Barry is a bad man. I for one am excited for him.

Yep. Chess chump after today.

Veselin Topalev.

My first big hitter MP wine was '01 (I think) Integrity. Good in the context of something to have after a Chablis tasting, smoking cigars. Served the purpose of a port. I could see why it got the rating from Parker, that's his deal and there was a lot going on. Didn't like it but still. I can fathom why most of his 95+ wines get the score they do, but with Australia I just don't get it.

You know, I just had a glass or two, and I have to say this is the shortest, most one-dimensional wine I've ever had at that rating. 95 points Parker/the price = something that I had to taste, so I guess there will be more for those who are into this. I guess if you like the wine then it's good. Joe, I respect your notes usually, but cannot agree with this one.

Chicken veloute and merguez are good food!

RJ...are you the man or what?

Complete and utter bollocks. I don't think I can come up with enough adjectives that can describe how poor this place is. Blows goats?

Thanks for tip ML. You gonna chime in here?

Firefly. Bistrot du Coin.

And they have Citadelle. And Schweppes in small bottles.

Sunday's review Congrats to Nathan...them was some big shoes to fill.

I pay a good bit more than that wholesale. Great, thanks Costco.

No. Next week.

Yeah there was one in the house...did it make an appearance? That wine is bad-ass.

Or maybe they switched it out. Knowing youse were coming, I picked some good stuff.