Join me for this Mostly Hermitage night, where all the reds will be Syrahs. 2 from Hermitage and one from WA state. The white wine starter will be a Hermitage Blanc. We will be dining at Tuscany Steakhouse for this 6 person dinner. They are located on W. 58th Street, between 6th and 7th Aves.
This will be a higher end Syrah night than next weeks similar event at Nice Matin.
Here is a link to their menu...
[http://tuscanysteakhouse.com/assets/dinner.pdf](http://tuscanysteakhouse.com/assets/dinner.pdf)
\\ The cost of this event is $95 and is for the cost of the wines and corkage only. Please understand, that Tuscany Steakhouse charges us corkage, which is included in the price of the event. PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS DINNER IF YOU ARE SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.
NOTE: Meetup has started charging a "Partner Fee" that is above and in addition to the listed price of the event. It is annoying and confusing, but there is nothing I can do about it. It comes to approximately $6 more for each RSVP. You will see this charge when you complete your rsvp and pay for the event. Sorry! MEETUP+ members are exempt from this charge.
Just a reminder of our usual rules:
You will also have to pay the cost of your food (plus 33% for tax and tip). Please order at least two courses (i.e. a main dish and either appetizer or dessert) for your dinner.
Please read and understand the group's cancellation policy. If you take spot, then cancel, and no one else takes the spot, you will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or late cancellations (unless someone else takes your spot). All cancellations are subject to a $7 service fee.
Please use public transportation - NO DRINKING AND DRIVING!
The Wines (notes will be distributed at the dinner):
2020 Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc ($115) \- CT 92\, JD 95 points\, "The classic 2020 Hermitage Blanc from Sorrel is 100% Marsanne aged 18 months in barrel\. It reveals a light gold hue as well as beautiful aromatics of ripe quince\, toasted almonds\, minty herbs\, and spices\. Beautifully balanced on the palate\, this medium to full\-bodied effort has flawless balance\, a focused\, elegant\, yet powerful mouthfeel\, and a great finish\. Count me impressed – I'd be a buyer\."
1990 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne ($80) \- CT 91\.4\, I purchased a case at auction a few years ago and I have 2 bottles left\. Older bottles are always a crapshoot\, but my last bottle was very good \(September 2025 and I gave it 93 points\)\. It does have lots of sediment\, so we will probably need to swap out the glasses after this one\!
2020 Marc Sorrel Hermitage Cuvée Classique ($120)\- I wanted to pour out the even more exclusive Le Greal from this producer\, but I don't think the Le Greal is ready to drink yet\. So we will have this one instead\. WA \(92\-95 barrel sample\) points\, "Chiefly \(90%\) from Les Plantiers—a little\-known lieu\-dit toward the western base of the slope—with about 10% Les Bessards\, Sorrel's 2020 Hermitage looks like its customary supple\, silky self\, with masses of raspberry fruit\, ample weight and richness and a long\, elegant finish\. It should drink well soon after release and evolve well for more than a decade\."
2021 Force Majeure Syrah SJR Vineyard ($120) \- JD 98 points\, "From a fabulous site owned by the Delmas team\, the 2021 Syrah SJR Vineyard is 100% Syrah that was brought up all in larger\, used barrels\. This saturated purple\-hued beauty offers up a magical perfume of bloody blue fruits\, iron\, smoked meats\, and a Graves\-like cold fireplace character\. With full\-bodied richness\, moderate acidity\, and a layered\, seamless mouthfeel\, this riveting\, singular Syrah benefits from a decant and\, I suspect\, will evolve gracefully for at least 15 years\. This is just about pure perfection and one of the finest Syrahs in the vintage\. \(Drink between 2024\-2039\)"
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tuscany Steakhouse, 117 W 58th St, New York, us
