Mitolo Magic!

Thursday night was a Mitolo dinner at Russells of Broadway and what a great line-up of wines all matched to some terrific dishes created by head chef Matt Laughton. Brett Crittenden from Mitolo and was on hand to talk through the wines and add a bit of Aussie spirit to the event. The menu and wines were as below, I have added tasting notes and comments on all the combinations;

canapés
2008 Jester Sangiovese rosé, Mitolo

Superb dry rosé that was less weightier than previous vintages and all the better for it.
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Grilled salmon with beetroot, apple and watermelon salad
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Shaw and Smith

Wow! The pure zesty zip in this wine was a delight and it worked a real treat.
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Braised heel of Scotch beef with mashed potato, glazed button onions,
wild mushrooms, salsify and a red wine and anise Jus.
2006 Jester Shiraz, Mitolo

Superb value, perfect weight and flavour with this very meaty and flavoursome dish.
2006 G.A.M. Shiraz, Mitolo

A big step up in complexity from the Jester, intense, satisfying and very, very long. A great match for the beef and especially the red wine and anise jus.
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Warm Shropshire Blue, fig and walnut tart with honey dressing and watercress
2007 Jester Cabernet Sauvignon, Mitolo

Elegant yet weighty with a hint of sweet fruit.
2004 Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon, Mitolo

With a touch of maturity and delicious concentrated, intense, rounded sweet berry fruit.
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Poached dried fruit compote with salted caramel ice cream
Rutherglen Muscat, Rosewood Vineyards, Chambers

I can think of no better dessert wine for this dessert. Stood up to the chilled ice cream and complemented the dried fruits to perfection.

A great night, enjoyed by all.............