Wine Spectator Wine of the Year Dinner

On Tuesday, Sept. 14th, 2004, we presented a unique opportunity to taste every single Wine Spectator Wine of the Year. In 1988, Wine Spectator magazine began selecting the top 100 most exciting wines produced each year. Wines selected as #1 have become increasingly popular and difficult to obtain. We believe this is the first time that all 17 wines were assembled and tasted together. The wines were all served blind.† Executive Chef Stephen Lewandowski created a luxurious five course dinner to pair with these extraordinary wines.†The wines are listed below:

1988
Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac 1985
1989
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 'Special Selection', Napa 1984
1990
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 'Private Reserve', Napa 1986
1991
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape
1992
Château Pichon Baron, Pauillac 1989
1993
Château Latour, Pauillac 1989
1994
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 'Special Selection', Napa 1990
1995
Penfold's Grange, South Australia 1990
1996
Beringer Chardonnay 'Private Reserve', Napa 1994
1997
Fonseca Vintage Port 1994
Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1994
1998
Château Ducru Beaucaillou, St. Julien 1995
1999
Château St. Jean 'Cinq Cepages', Sonoma 1996
2000
Solaia, Antinori, Tuscany 1997
2001
Ornellaia, Lodovico Antinori, Bolgheri 1998
2002
Guigal Châteauneuf du Pape, RhÙne 1999
2003
Paloma Merlot, Napa 2001
Grilled Diver Scallops & Sea Urchin
Braised Fennel & Vanilla Apple Purée
Red Currant Glazed Squab
Foie Gras & Texas Onions
Crepinette of Lamb Loin
Truffled Forest Mushrooms & Caramelized Date Sauce
Trio of Chocolate Ganache Tart