Friday, July 10, 2009

Peking Duck House - Midtown Manhattan

What can we say about Peking Duck House other than WOW! If you are a fan of Peking Duck, this is a must visit restaurant! This is by far the best duck I have ever had, and what a place to host an "offline wine tasting." Special thanks to Wine Spectator Board Member Board-O for organizing this advenceture, and it was truly great to finally meet so many great people! More information on the event to come! The Wines: -1999 Bollinger Grand Annee Rose -NO VINTAGE Dr. Konstantin Frank Celebre -2000 Corton-Charlemagne (Vincent Girardin) -2003 Christtoffel Erben Urziger Wurzgarten Auslese *** -1989 Brand Turckheim Riesling Vendange Tardive (Zind Humbrecht) magnum -2003 Merry Edwards Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir -2004 Sine Qua Non Covert Fingers -1976 Volnay-Santenots (Ampeau) -1989 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou -2003 Gemstone Facets -2003 Kistler Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir -2002 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir -2004 Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine, Lirac In attendance: Different Dave, Board-O, Wine+Art, Double D, F. Scott and Zelda Fitz, mareff, T-Bird & Mrs. What a great night! More to come! 236 East 53rd St. (Between 2nd & 3rd Ave.) New York, NY, 10022 Phone:(212) 759-8260