well, i knew it was going to be a great dinner. the wines of Keenan Vineyards never disappoint and the menu looked delicious: lamb shank, terrine of duck and pork, mushroom soup, beet salad and cheese. what i didn't know, was that i would be sipping on a 1976 Keenan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon that Michael Keenan had brought in as a surprise. it was the first year Keenan made wine. WOW! thirty-one years old and still maintained its bright fruit and zippy acidity, but taking on a figgy, dried cherry characteristic. unbelievable. twenty-five people attended and it was so much fun. i can't wait to have Michael back, and to do more dinners like this in the future. in the meantime, our Tuesday Night Tasting Series continues next Tuesday with Petite Sirah: the mysterious grape that almost screams Fall Favorite--inky black, condensed dark berry flavors, thick and rich. hopefully, we'll see you there.
a bientot,
geoffrey
Keenan Wine Dinner Wrap-Up
