Tasting Notes | Murrieta's and
Carmen Wines Food|By SHIVANA MAHARAJ| Setpember 13 2010
Photography ByK&SMedia
Winemaker Juan Ramsay
The Winemaker
Winemaker Juan Ramsay joined a select group (including CSL) for a five course luncheon at Murrieta's. Carmen wines, has recently updated the packaging, and updated their product offerings, including the Gran Reserva range.
A small selection of Carmen wines
The Wine list
Gran Reserva sauvignon blanc 2009: tapas
Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2008: primer plato
Gran Reserv Carmenere 2008: segundo plato
Gran Reserva Cabernet sauvignon 2008: plato principal
Gold Reserva cabernet sauvignon 2004: postre
Updated fish and chips
Passed Crispy Sablefish on Potato crisps with Garlic Aioli
The crispiness of the fish and the chips were a lovely textural contrast with the silky sablefish with a hint of garlic aioli. The crispness of the Sauvignon Blanc paired very well.
Sablefish and aioli
A closer look at the tapas
These tapas were highly addictive.
Warm pasta
Heirloom tomato, spinach with Orecchiette
Al dente orecchiette with roasted tomatoes, bright green spinach and warm freshly grated cheese.
duck sausage and yellow tomatoes
Honey and horseradish dressed tomatoes with Grilled Quebec duck Sausage
The tender sausages, with sundried tomatoes, garlic, cranberries and oranges was an effortless combination with the sweetness from the honey in the dressing.
Char-grilled lamb burgers
Open faced 6 oz. House made Lamb Burger served with Potato Pave
Go to Murrieta's right now for this burger. The blackened exterior of this burger, topped with horseradish and sweet cranberries on top. The creamy potatoes were an excellent accompaniment to the cabernet sauvignon.
Chocolate and cheese
Dark chocolate mousse and Pecorino cheese
The combination of cheese with the Gold Reserva cabernet sauvignon was a lovely combination; the Cabernet was reminiscent of a chocolately port. The mousse and berries were a light and lovely way to end the meal.
