Made beef short ribs slow braised in wine, herbs, mirepoix, and beef
stock.

With it and horseradish and sour cream mashed potatoes, opened a bottle
of Ferrani-Carrano Tressor their meritage blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Opened 1.5 hours. Initial nose was classic cab of dark fruit,
blackberries and green pepper, had spice notes and some cedar box as
well. Very full mid-palate with dark fruit even a bit of cocoa and long
finish that covered the palate and remained for at least 5-10 minutes
after drinking. No heat and tannins were still a tad dusty so this will
age another 7-10 years. Very nice win A- on Dale's scale. At $48 the QPR
may not be so good but a very Bordeaux style wine at less than Bordeaux
prices.

On Feb 28, 9:43�am, Lawrence Leichtman wrote:
* Made beef short ribs slow braised in wine, herbs, mirepoix, and beef
stock.

With it and horseradish and sour cream mashed potatoes, opened a bottle
of Ferrani-Carrano Tressor their meritage blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Opened 1.5 hours. Initial nose was classic cab of dark fruit,
blackberries and green pepper, had spice notes and some cedar box as
well. Very full mid-palate with dark fruit even a bit of cocoa and long
finish that covered the palate and remained for at least 5-10 minutes
after drinking. No heat and tannins were still a tad dusty so this will
age another 7-10 years. Very nice win A- on Dale's scale. At $48 the QPR
may not be so good but a very Bordeaux style wine at less than Bordeaux
prices.

thanks for note, I've liked the Tresor in the past, will keep eye for
2002