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| Chinese New Year's Banquet (The Year of the Horse) |
Friday, February 15, 2002
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Gung Hay Fatt Choi or Happy New Year in Mandarin.
Sixty-two members of Tasters Guild enjoyed an authentic ten-course Chinese New Year's Banquet at one of NY's best Chinese restaurants. Zagat's 2002 rates the food a 20, and calls it "superior" and "the essence of Hong Kong." Food and Wine Magazine named it "one of the 5 best restaurants in NYC." AAA Magazine says that nowhere on the East Coast is there a Chinese dining experience equal to that of Golden Unicorn.. The dinner was accompanied by appropriate wines selected to match the superb cuisine.
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| Wines |
Full Retail $ |
Sella & Mosca 2000 Sauvignon Blanc
This Sardinian gem is a restrained wine with a pale green/gold color and a nose of fresh figs and white pepper. High acid which awakes the palate and matches well with food. In the mouth one finds more figs, melons and hints of dried herbs. Medium finish Paired very well with the Salt Baked Fish Cubes and the Baked Scallops.
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$12.99 |
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Bertani 2000 Monteforte d'Alpone Due Uva
A blend of 50% Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc from the Veneto region of Italy. The aroma shows notes of elderberries, peaches and apricots. The balanced palate shows ripe fruit and hints of spice.
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$12.00 |
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Jean-Luc Colombo 1999 Côtes du Rhône Les Figuieres
Blanc
A blend of 70% Viognier and 30% Roussane, the wine is fresh, lively and well balanced. The Viognier brings an aromatic complexity and the Roussane adds structure. Notes of mangos and kumquats with a hint of wild flowers and honey. Excellent with the Shredded Duck and Pan Seared Veal.
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$11.99 |
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Rocar NV California Sparkling Wine
Slightly off-dry but with nice fruit and well balanced. It was offered plain or mixed with Cassis as a Kir Royale. It was quite delicious as a Kir and was a nice match for the dumplings.
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$5.99 |
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