We stopped by Vino again last night for Oyster Night, Part II. Once again, it was packed (only one table was set aside for walk-ins). Since the Mrs worked the whole weekend and didn't have time for lunch, I immediately ordered the Duo of Sushi and all 3 of the oyster specials.
Stellar Bay Oysters "on the halfshell" with mignonette
Panko Crusted Goose Point Oysters with garlic and basil aioli
And Stellar Bay Oysters baked with spinach and Hollandaise
Of course, you need something to wash it down so I ordered a bottle of 2007 Raveneau Chablis
We also sampled the Dungeness Crab ala Chitarra with fresh corn and uni beurre blanc
As well as the Red Wine Braised Lamb Shank
At this point we uncorked a bottle that was gifted to us from one of the Mrs' exercise class buddies. A Nebbiolo from Baja Mexico. I didn't even realize that Mexico produced wine but this 2007 L.A. Cetto Riserva Privada Nebbiolo had loads of red cherry on the nose with a touch of earth and a lighter albeit balanced flow over the palate and worked with the Lamb Shank. Thanks J!
K then uncorked a 2008 Feudi del Pisciotto made purely from Frappato which had ripe plum, spice and earth on the nose and a velvety mouthfeel.
Along with a 2005 Chateau Guibot La Fourvieille from St Emilion which was earthier with semi-dried dark red fruit and a touch of tobacco on the nose and a long finish.
We stayed longer than we anticipated (we closed Vino again) but it was fun none-the-less and we've already set up our dinner at Mitch's Sushi & Seafood later in the month.
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