| Silky Truffles |
Category of Spirits |
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Raspberry Rendez-vous
Dark with a layer of jazzy raspberry jam--64% Madagascan Chocolate |
Rosé Champagne
(France) |
- Pol Roger Rosé 1995 $$$
- Perrier-Jouet Blanson Rosé NV $$ |
Havana Heat (Hot)
Habañero pepper--64% Madagascan Chocolate |
Fortified Dessert Wine, Fruity
(France) |
- Mas Amiel Maury, 1980 $$$
- Mas Amiel Maury, 10 year old $$ |
Snake Charmer
Anise, cinnamon and vanilla--72% Venezuelan Chocolate |
Dry Red Wine
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- La Fam Sena 1996 (Chile) $$$
- Altos Las Hormigas Malbec (Argentina) $$ |
Madeleine Marron
Chestnut with dark Haitian rum--a special dark and milk blend |
Medium Dry Sherry
(Spain) |
- Lustau Amontillado de Jerez,
Miquel Fontadez Florido $$$
- Valdespino Amontillado $$ |
The Player
Single malt scotch-- 72% Venezuelan Chocolate |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(Scotland) |
- Balvenie 15 year old $$$
- Dalmore Cigar Malt, (Highlands) $$ |
Mon Petit Kumquat
Dark with a layer of kumquat jam-- 66% Caribbean Chocolate |
Vin Santo
(Italy) |
- D’Abola Vin Santo $$$
- La Sala Vin Santo (500ml) $$ |
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| Crunchy Pralinés |
Category of Spirits |
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Hazelnut Hystérie
Habit forming hazelnut, deeply roasted |
Tawny Port
(Portugal) |
- Fonseca 20 Years old $$$
- Warre’s Otima 10 Years 500ml $$ |
Parlez Pistache
Sublime pistachio, lightly toasted |
Sauterne
(France) |
- Chateau d’Yquem $$$$
- Barton & Guestier 2001 $$ |
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| Soft Caramels |
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Recommendations |
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La Dolce Grapefruit
Perfectly tart and sweet |
Vintage Port
(Portugal) |
- Graham’s 1970 $$$$
- Croft 1977 $$$$
- Warre’s 2000 $$$ |
Caramel Caresse
Luscious pear and Poire William Eau de Vie |
Bas Armagnac
(France) |
- Armagnac Loubade XO $$$
- Armagnac Loubère Napoleon $$ |
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| Pairings have been expertly chosen by Costas Mouzouras of Gotham Wines and Liquors, 2517 Broadway @ 94th St., New York City (212 932-0990) |
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$$$$ over $100
$$$ under $50
$$ under $35 |
