Cab and Carnivores Dinner

The first of what I hope is many “Cab and Carnivores” event was held this Saturday. We were tossing the idea around of trying various cuts of meat from around the country in a format that would allow us to sample each one and come up with a “go-to” provoyeur for steak. We were also looking for an excuse to open some great wine and get together to talk like we guys can. I say we were successful in all the above.

 

The Menu:

-First Course-
Carlsbad Aqua Farms Oysters “Luna”
Cilantro Mignonette

-Second Course-
Finley Farms Butter Leaf Lettuce, Red Onion and Tomatoes with Cashel Blue Cheese Dressing, Niman Ranch Bacon and Croutons

-Third Course-
Vicente Market Prime New York
Bob’s Market 3″ Rib-Eye
Bob’s Market 3″ Porterhouse
Marconda’s Rib-eye

-Sides-
Braised Leeks with Brown Butter and Aged Balsamic Vinargertte
Baked Potatoes

-Chesse Course-
Manchego and Dates 

-Dessert-
Vanilla Ice Cream Affogato 

The Wines:

Flight 1:
GODME Pere et Fils
Mumm Cremant

Flight 2:
2000 Duckhorn Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Flight 3:
2000 Chateau Gruard Lacrose
2001 Chateau L’ Evangile

Flight 4:
2001 E. Guigal Chateau dAmpuis Cote-Rotie
2001 Fuentespina Reserva Especial

Flight 5:
1994 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Casanova diNeri Brunello Di Montalcino
 

Also included but not on the list were a handful great cigars. Overall, I’d say we were successful. I’ll let the guys in attendance post their thoughts below. Me, personally….I’d have to say the L’ Evangile and the New York Strip from Vincente Foods were my favorites. Although, against the advice of Rob, I pulled the 3″ ers too soon and didn’tt give them a fair chance.