Ordered with dinner this weekend in Chicago:

2005 F. Chidaine Vouvray 'Les Argiles'
nose: green apples, minerals, citrus
palate: acidity, intense minerality, citrus

This wine was one of the few attractive choices on the wine list of the
otherwise outstanding Seasons Café in the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago
(not where we were staying may I add). We chose it to pair with our
3-course prix fixe menu of a deconstructed insalata caprese, an arborio
"paella" (more of a risotto Milanese) with peas, shrimp and smoked ham
and a dessert of an apple tart. The wine did admirably with all three
courses and, even though it is way too young at the moment, shows great
promise for the future. I was so impressed that I bought it, and the
Clos Baudoin, at Sam's the next day.

A note about the restaurant: we chose it because it was listed as a
"child friendly" fine dining establishment, and it lived up to its
billing, offering a very casual, lounge-like atmosphere, a special
child's menu, china and cutlery, and -- most surprisingly -- didn't
charge anything for the child's food. That, combined with excellent
cooking (the "paella" was sublime and the tart excellent, even to two
non-dessert eaters) and very reasonable pricing (prix fixe menu - $35,
Vouvray - $53 [vs. $22 retail]) made this a memorable "family dining"
experience.

Mark Lipton
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