We were delighted to present this spectacular weekend of wine and food. The Friday night experience occurred in Los Angeles at the prestigious private California Club, founded in 1887. The evening began with a tour of their superb Art collection. Afterward, we kicked off the Bordeaux/DRC weekend with a lavish dinner featuring terrific older vintage Bordeaux.
The next day featured the Michelin Star restaurant Citrin in Santa Monica. This event was a magical outdoor dining experience in perfect Southern California weather, under dimly glistening lights featuring the exquisite wines of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – Romanée St-Vivant and Grands Échézeaux. Citrin created a fabulous evening of wine and perfectly executed dishes.
The events took on a special significance – July 1st represented the 47th anniversary of the Marin Branch. As I move into my 27th year of Chairmanship, keeping our founders, Dr. Haskell and Mrs. Rae Norman's vision alive is an honor. What they created mirrors the highest standards of the IWFS; what remains is enormous gratitude.
Hat's off to Dr. Ananth Natarajan for arranging the California Club venue and member Steve Rogers for his generous donation of the superb Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 2003 Romanée-St. Vivant.
California Club Los Angeles
Reception
Passed Hors d’Oeuvre
Cheese Gougeres
Kumamoto Oysters, Champagne Strawberry Mignonette
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickle, Dill Creme, Trout Roe
2002 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne
Menu
Pan Roasted Lobster
Potato, Caviar, Chive Beurre Blanc
2000 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet
Stuffed Quail with Morel
Roasted Onion & Baby Carrots, Quail Demi-Glace
1982 Château L’Arrosee
1990 Château Angelus
Milk Fed Veal Tenderloin
Whipped Celeriac, Bacon, Chanterelle,
Corn Butter Veal Boderlaise
1964 Château Lafite Rothschild en Magnum
Cheese Course
Brillat-Savarin, Comte, Gorgonzola
Pears , Current Walnut Toast
Alba White Truffle Honey - Piemonte Hazelnuts
1983 Château Margaux
Roasted Peaches
Chiffon Cake, Brown Butter Ice Cream,
Meringue Crumble
1908 Cockburn’s Vintage Port
Citrin Restaurant, Santa Monica
Reception
Passed Hors d’Oeuvre
Lamb Tartare Tart, Pickled Chili, Cashew Shrimp Vinaigrette
Dungeness Crab, Strawberry, Cucumber, Umeboshi
SB Uni, Zucchini, Meyer Lemon, Buckwheat
1990 Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Collection Rare
Menu
Delicate Spring Custard
Spot Prawns, Hokkaido Scallop, Fava Beans,
Lemongrass and Mint
1985 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Blanc
Ora King Salmon
Sorrel, Beech Mushroom, Smoked Trout Roe, Vermouth Sauce
1987 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-St. Vivant
2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-St. Vivant
2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-St. Vivant
Sonoma Duck
Eggplant, Quinoa, Almond, Ras El Hanout Duck Jus
1987 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Échézeaux
2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Échézeaux
Cheese Course
Chef’s Special Selection
Chairman’s Surprise Selection Wine - 1999 Domaine Anne Gros Richebourg Grand Cru
Rociera Strawberry “Pavlova”
Earl Grey Crème Fraîche, Frozen Sheep’s Yogurt
1977 Château “Y”