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Soda
Citizen
Username: Soda
Post Number: 1158
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:11 am: |     |
Here's ours:
*Pre-First Night Nibbles:
Gouda, Edam, Liederkranz,& Various Crackers
Spanish & Oil-Cured Olives
Hard Salami
Onion Dip & Blue Corn Chips
Apples & Pears
(Sauvignon Blanc)
*Pre-2004 Supper:
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon & Bearnaise Sauce
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Glazed Maroon Carrots
Mixed Greens & Balsamic Bleu Cheese Vinagrette
Garlic Bread
(Cotes Du Rhone)
*New Years Toast(s):
"May the road always rise to meet ye!
May the sun always be gentle on your back!
May the good Lord take a likin' to ye, and
May He hold ye in the hollow of his hand
Till next we meet!"
"May you enter Heaven twenty minutes
before the Devil knows you're dead!"
"Here's to absent friends!"
(Slivovitz)
*Faaabulous 2004 Surprise Dessert & Coffee
(Muscat)
What's yours???
--Soda
BTW: Happy New Year to all MOLer's, Near & Far!
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bellybuster
Citizen
Username: Bellybuster
Post Number: 9
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 6:21 am: | |
White Castles! |
algebra2
Citizen
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1522
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 8:34 am: | |
Tacos! |
Catastrophe
Citizen
Username: Cat
Post Number: 25
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 9:08 am: | |
Friskies and toilet water! |
bak
Citizen
Username: Bak
Post Number: 406
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 10:18 am: | |
Kyoto with the kids and TiVo Dick Clark |
Yogi
Citizen
Username: Yogi
Post Number: 34
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 10:22 am: | |
same as always. champaign, caviar and a bag of donuts |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 230
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 11:45 am: | |
All the great pates, cheeses, chocolates, etc that are left over from a weeks worth of parties, but will not be in our eating plan for the new year - and lots & lots of champaign.. |
mfpark
Citizen
Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 114
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:08 pm: | |
Lobsters and champagne (and yumsters on the side) |
vor
Citizen
Username: Vor
Post Number: 117
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:15 pm: | |
Calling all winos. I've been given the task of buying the wine for our NY celebration tonight. I'm all set except for the entree; Ginger Chicken with Garlic, Onion and Soy Sauce. HELP PLEASE. The guy who helped me at The Wine Library threw up his hands and told me to get an Asian Beer. There's got to be something!! I selected a nice Alsatian but I'm guessing at best.
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year |
viva
Citizen
Username: Viva
Post Number: 328
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:22 pm: | |
How about sparkling wine for the occasion?
No matter where it's bottled, sparkling wine is meant for celebration, and simply opening a bottle will provide an occasion to justify drinking it.
Recommended sparkling wines
Unless a vintage is mentioned, the following are nonvintage wines.
ITALY
Marcarini Moscato d'Asti ($14)
Spritzy, sweet, and lovely; works well with fruit-based desserts.
Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui 2002 ($23)
Sweet, ripe fruit and hints of strawberry to the nose and palate.
Zardetto Prosecco di Conigliano Brut ($30)
An effervescent Italian charmer; try it in a Bellini cocktail.
Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Brut ($32)
Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir, with beautiful notes of white fruit and toast.
SPAIN
Freixenet Carta Nevada Semi-Dry, Cava ($9)
This Cava makes lovely sparkling-wine cocktails.
Codorníu Pinot Noir, Cava ($14)
A unique Pinot-based Cava with vivid, expressive flavors; new to the U.S. market.
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad, Cava ($20)
Very classy Cava at an affordable price; crisp, refreshing, and stylish.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
Chandon Brut Fresco ($11)
Nice spice and herbal notes in a sparkling wine from Argentina.
Van Loeveren Brut Papillon ($15)
This peachy South African Brut pairs nicely with appetizers.
Greg Norman Estates Brut Sparkling, South Eastern Australia ($16)
One of Australia's top sparklers; 43 percent Pinot Noir and 57 percent Chardonnay.
FRANCE
Sieur d'Arques Toques et Clocher Crémant de Limoux ($16)
The local Mauzac grape gives this Chardonnay-driven sparkler a touch of apple flavor.
Etienne Dumont Brut ($20)
Lush and creamy, with explosive berry fruit and a long, rich finish; balanced, fresh, and deep.
Lanson Père et Fils Brut Black Label ($30)
Fresh and forward, with bright acidity and smooth fruit; long and balanced.
Taittinger Prestige Rosé ($50)
Plenty of delicious red fruit and a fine, elegant mousse.
Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 1990 ($79)
An extremely refined prestige Champagne with pure, very long, lifted flavors.
Moët & Chandon 1993 Cuvée Dom Pérignon Rosé ($200)
The latest rosé version of this classic Champagne is sublime.
UNITED STATES
Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Noirs ($11)
A budget-conscious sparkler from Washington State made from Pinot Noir, with charming red fruit notes.
Gloria Ferrer Vineyards 1994 Brut Royal Cuvée, Carneros ($22)
Consistently one of the best American sparkling wines; toasty and delicious.
Roederer Estate Brut Rosé, Anderson Valley ($24)
Pale and lightly tinted, with long, bright fruit flavors — gorgeous.
Mountain Dome Brut 1997, Columbia Valley ($25)
Washington State's most elegant sparkling wine; vibrant and complex.
Wolffer Estate Brut 1998, The Hamptons, Long Island ($28)
Smooth, balanced, and crisp; a wonderful aperitif.
from epicurious.com |
vor
Citizen
Username: Vor
Post Number: 118
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:35 pm: | |
Viva
Thanks. I actually did pick up the Roederer to have with the Cambodian Spring Rolls appetizer, but you may be right, I may have to re-use for the Ginger Chicken.
Selecting wine for an all Cambodian/Asian multi course meal is a daunting task, especially for a novice like myself. So, any and all suggestions are welcome.
The menu is as follows:
App#1: Pork with Dipping Sauce (Galangal, Garlic, Mint and Basil (Alsace)
App#2: Cambodian Spring Rolls (Sparkling Wine - Roederer)
App#3: Red Pork with Coconut Milk (New Mexico Chilis, Garlic and Shallot) (Riesling)
App#4: Broiled Clams with Lemon Grass (Same sauce as #3) (Riesling)
Soup: Rice Soup with Chicken Garlic and Lime (Chardonay)
Entree #1: Lime Marinated Beef with Bean Sprouts and Mint. (Rioja)
Entree #2: Ginger Chicken (as mentioned in previous post) (Alsace, now maybe Roederer)
Dessert: ??
Regards and again Happy New Year!!! |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1917
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:37 pm: | |
Vor-
I've put a call in to The Spouse for your wine; hopefully, she'll get back to me in time for you! If anyone knows, she does...
Our menu:
Beef Bourboign... borbengoi....
Oh, hell; I call it Bourgois Cow.
Over noodles, salad & a bottle of Veuve Cliquot (my favorite).
We're low-keying it. Watching a movie, Scrabble in front of the fire. |
vor
Citizen
Username: Vor
Post Number: 123
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:39 pm: | |
Greenetree
Thank you, I will be checking until 4:00. Happy New Year.
VoR |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1918
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:43 pm: | |
Vor-
The Spouse said get a big Syrah that can stand up to the ginger. We just picked up a bottle of Domaine Alfred 2001 at Wine Library on sale for $19. We haven't tried it yet, but it is supposed to be richer that most Syrahs, more oaky than fruity.
Good luck & what time should we be over??? Your menu sounds to die for! |
vor
Citizen
Username: Vor
Post Number: 124
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:48 pm: | |
Now why couldn't the guy at Wine Library tell me that? I'll just check here from now on.
Thank you Greenetree and thank The Spouse as well.
Sorry, this is at someone else's place, not ours, otherwise...
Not only does the menu sound to die for, the chef (my sister-in-law) rarely misses. I didn't eat lunch today in anticipation.
Again have a safe, happy and healthy new year
Regards
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1922
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:55 pm: | |
Vor-
I think it depends who you talk to at the Wine Library. The Spouse & a friend are both total oenophiles. They each have their own guy who knows their taste & they trust to work with. TS works with Rich. He's gotten to know her taste so well that I can go to get her something for a present & he always picks something she'd like.
Next time you go in, try asking for him. I hope he isn't the one who threw up his hands  !
Happy New Year!
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Dave Ross
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 6030
Registered: 4-1998
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 4:13 pm: | |
A gewurztraminer is better than Reisling for Asian food. Seems to hold up better. |
greeneyes
Citizen
Username: Greeneyes
Post Number: 443
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2004 - 2:49 am: | |
Greenetree:
Vueve Cliquot is my fav too. I just finished a bottle. Ahh. |
vor
Citizen
Username: Vor
Post Number: 127
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2004 - 11:41 am: | |
Greenetree
Thank you and your Spouse for the suggestion it not only stood up to the ginger it complimented the dish perfectly. Big success!!
Stopped by Village Wine Shop on the way home last night (pressed for time) and Alan recommended the Bonnie Doon Syrah (I think it was $22).
I also served the Rioja (1999 Muga Reserva) with the Entrees and those who had it said it stood up to the ginger as well. (I personally liked the Syrah better with this dish)
Dave, I decided not to use the Riesling and went with the Roederer for the first two apps and the Alsatian for the second two. It turned out to be a good choice. My gut going in to The Wine Library was to pick up a Gewurtz, but the sales person talked me into the Riesling. Given my novice-ness (?) I acquiesced. That'll learn me. The Alsatian worked fine though.
Another question mark was the Chardonnay with the Soup. This was a total guess on my part, but sometimes we get lucky, it worked very nicely.
Since I was unsure of what the dessert was going to be I went with a nice Sautern. The dessert turned out to be a homemade ginger ice cream with homemade hazelnut chocolate Biscotti. So, again, lucked out.
Thanks again for your help it worked out great
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1927
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2004 - 8:08 pm: | |
Vor-
So glad it worked out & you had a good time! The Spouse rarely misses.
Greeneyes - we tried Culbertson instead of Cliquot. It was very nice, but I still love the Widow the best.
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