Have you ever heard of Carbonara Udon? Neither had I before I set foot in Musashiya. Japanese/Italian fusion? That's new one on me, but it was absolutely delicious.
Yesterday it was white wines, today we taste reds. Listen to the presentation, sniff, taste and write. 10 wines in an hour - all reds today.
First up - Peira...
8000 cases, $16 a bottle retail. Great mouthfeel, very round. Cold fermented, full cluster press. This is one I recommend buying by the case. Michael David is Lodi's largest family-owned producer.
For the main course, chef prepared what has to have been the most beautiful Ossobuco I've ever seen. A fall off the bone braised veal shank served atop a ring of saffron risotto presented with a small fork to savor every bite of the marrow.
Kim called it "Kool-Aid in a wine bottle." Al said it would be good for someone who doesn't drink wine. I deal if you're looking for a sweet summer sipper, but not a hit with the group.
The Dixie Chicken restaurant had caught my eye on previous visits. On this day we made it our lunch stop. The food's good and the beer's cold and if you're in the area I recommend it. It's easy to see why it's an Aggie tradition.
Laura called it beautiful and full-bodied. Jan said it was very nice with a great nose and balance. Kim loved the nose and softness, but not the $45 price. I loved the violet color and mouthfeel. Jim called it a keeper. It scored better than four stars.
Massive oak, redwood and concrete tanks fill the rooms, There are a few deer heads on the wall. On another wall is a faded map of Alaska. Why? Because grandfather Domenic used to hunt and fish there.
