On Monday, 2 February 2009, we went to a wine dinner – with the winemaker – at Chandler’s here in Boise. Wow!! Food quality – Superb! Serving size – Large. Food presentation – Superb.

From inside of Chandler’s. The Bar area.

Seafood Trilogy: Escargo, Crab Bouche and Oysters Rockefeller. Served with a wonderful 2006 “La Brume”, Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay.

King Salmon with Eggplant Duxelle and Sauce Meurette. Served with an awesome 2005 Dry Creek Valley Syrah.

Pork Tenderloin with Herb and Stone Ground Mustard encrusted with Potato Cake and a Mustard, Red Wine Reduction. Served with a 2004 Dry Creek Valley Merlot and a 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot was used in the wine reduction.

Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb with Apple Couscous and a White Peppercorn, Port Wine Jus. Served with a 2002 “Deux Terres”, Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon which went very well with the lamb. However, I liked the 2004 Cab slightly better with the lamb.

Cheese Plate garnished with Chocolate Ganache and served with Belle de Brillet “Poire au Cognac” that was awesome.

At our table were:

(Dr) Will and Elaine Fredrickson

Mark and Carrie Matsko

Stuart and Maggie Dollinger

Kelsey was not sitting at our table, but she was there. She is a great Server and it was really good to see her again. She just bubbles and is an excellent dancer! I sent this photo to her Mom in Montana.

All in All a great evening with the winemaker from Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate in Healdsburg, CA. These Wine Pairing Dinners are held the first Monday of each month at Chandler’s. Chandleer’s Web Site is a good place to go and get on their mailing list for these dinners.