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First Course
Avocado Mousse with Shrimp and Goat Cheese Crumble
Second Course
Frisee Salad with Endives, Poached Egg and Grilled Pork Belly
Third Course
Roasted Florida Lobster with Basil Butter and Red Wine Sauce Reduction
Finale
Iced Grand Marnier Soufflé
WINE
Mas Gabinele
Faugere 2003 - Red Languedoc Wine
$30.00 / bottle $6.00 / Glass
Mas Gabinele has only 10 Ha of vines, so its production is small – but precious. Expert wine-maker Thierry Rodriguez owns Mas Gabinele and it is his personal standard of excellence. This 2005 Mas Gabinele, is a blend of Syrah 30%, Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 10% and old vine Carignan 30%. There is a long maceration of 20 to 30 days, followed by 12 to 16 months maturation in French casts. It has a deep red color with flashes of violet. Smooth and powerful on the nose, there are scents of forest fruit jam, coffee, cocoa, pepper and vanilla. These echo in the mouth with a fleshy, Smooth, rounded, ripe and plenty of sun-drenched fruit flavours, a sensual wine with a long finish ending with with a dash of licorice..
Grapes: Syrah 30%, Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 10% and old vine Carignan 30%
Bon Appétit!
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