Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak in Boston is offering a five-course dinner featuring the wines of Opus One on Thursday February 5th at 6:30 pm.
Del Frisco's is fantastic dining experiernce (review) and Opus One produces Bordeaux blends at the very highest level in Napa Valley.
I visited Opus One in 2010. Opus One was founded as a collaboration between Baron Phillipe de Rothschild and the Robert Mondavi family. The wines remain strong today thanks to the leadership of winemaker Michael Silacci. It was on this visit that I got a sense, for the first time, of the broad range of responsibilties a winemaker has. At least at Opus One - he calls the shots and sets the tone for the entire operation.
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| Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci in the Opus One vineyards |
The winery is without a doubt a must-see destination. There's a sense of upscale tranquility that surrounds every bit of the place. The drive up, the architecture, the serenity of it, the cellars, the tasting rooms. Truly amazing.
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| Opus One winery, designed by architect Scott Johnson of Johnson, Fain & Pereira |
Opus One produces around 25,000 cases of their flagship wine that sells for around $250 a bottle. At the gravity-fed winery each berry is sorted and analyzed with digital photography to ensure consistent quality. Some wineries rent these. Opus One owns theirs.
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| Grapes are individually analyzed with digital photography to ensure consistent quality |
The cellars at Opus One are immaculate and form a half-circle around tasting rooms enclosed in glass. Tasting the wines while looking out at future vintages is an amazing experience.
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| The cellars at Opus One |
This dinner at Del Frisco's is sure to provide the best taste of what Opus One is all about you can find on the east coast.
Passed
Scallop Mousse ?Cone?, Caviar Sprinkles,
Brussels Sprout Basket of Mini Pommes Frites
Baron-Rothschild Sparkling Rose NV
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Butter Poached Lobster Ravioli, Tarragon, and Pear Infused Cream
Oakville Fume Blanc, Robert Mondavi 2011
II
Local Stuffed Quail, Charred Ramps,
Chanterelle Blackberry and Brie Gastrique
Overture NV
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Intermezzo of Pate,
Pickled Vegetables, Bourbon Jam, Toast Points
Opus One 2010
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Bone-In New York Strip, Cajun Crispy Onions, Au Gratin Potatoes,
Bone Marrow and Opus Demi
Opus One 2005
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Flight of Untraditional House Made Ice Cream
Chateau Coutet, Baron-Rothschild
Flight of Untraditional House Made Ice Cream
Chateau Coutet, Baron-Rothschild
$250 Per person plus tax & gratuity
Call for reservations: (617) 951-1368
Limited seating.
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