DINNER 324: Tuesday, November 21, 2006

This evening was the year’s last monthly (third-Tuesday) Wine Dinner at the Iron Horse Inn in Glendale, and the 14 people in our party sincerely enjoyed the event. Iron Horse blows it out a bit for the last wine dinner of the year — it’s a sparkling wine dinner, and this year’s was very, very good indeed.

Iron Horse Restaurant
The Annual Sparkling Wine Dinner

Special Guest: Jennifer Jackson with Cutting Edge Selections

First Course
King Crab, Mascarpone and Goat Cheese, Orange Yuzu Miso Sauce
2001 Marques De Gelida Brut Cava

Second Course
Steamed Blue Mussels, Smokehouse Almonds, Chorizo
2003 Llopart Reserva Rose Brut Cava

Third Course
Lobster 3 Ways: Butter Braised Lobster, Sauce a la Américaine, and Lobster Grits
2000 Huia

Fourth Course
Honey Pecan Crusted Rack of Lamb, Roasted Root Vegetables, Candied Pecan Dust
Duval Leroy Champagne NV

Dessert
Lemon Raspberry Meringue Brulee
2005 Clarte Moscato D’ Asti