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French Laundry- Napa
Posted on 10/24/20 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 10/24/20 at 1:21 pm
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Posted on 10/24/20 at 1:37 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
Do the pairing. Without question.
Posted on 10/24/20 at 1:39 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
I would definitely do the wine pairing. You’ll get to try many different styles of wine that you normally would not get in the store. Also, the pairing totally elevates the meal. In January, we dined at Per Se, Keller’s NY restaurant, and it was outstanding. His “Oysters and Pearls” dish is amazing.
Posted on 10/24/20 at 1:54 pm to Panny Crickets
quote:+1
Do the pairing. Without question.
Posted on 10/24/20 at 2:30 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
More important than the wine, get the supplements. Because who doesn't want shaved truffles & foie gras?
Posted on 10/24/20 at 2:43 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
I would lean towards the pairing, but I don't think it's absolutely necessary.
We decided against it when we went to Osteria Francescana, got a bottle that is our style for about $150, and it was outstanding. I'm actually glad we didn't do the pairing, although I'm sure that would have also been amazing.
The only downside to doing the pairing (IMO) is that I often find I'm still enjoying the glass from Dish A, then Dish B and Glass B come out and I'm in a constant state of catchup. But that's literally a champagne problem.
We decided against it when we went to Osteria Francescana, got a bottle that is our style for about $150, and it was outstanding. I'm actually glad we didn't do the pairing, although I'm sure that would have also been amazing.
The only downside to doing the pairing (IMO) is that I often find I'm still enjoying the glass from Dish A, then Dish B and Glass B come out and I'm in a constant state of catchup. But that's literally a champagne problem.
This post was edited on 10/24/20 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 10/24/20 at 3:01 pm to Bleed P&G
That might be one of the most pretentious plates I have ever seen
Posted on 10/24/20 at 4:27 pm to Politiceaux
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Posted on 10/24/20 at 4:38 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
I’ve done it but wouldn’t do it again. $1300 for 2 people 
Posted on 10/24/20 at 4:38 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
Yes do the pairings
Posted on 10/24/20 at 4:48 pm to Coater
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$1300 for 2 people
There's no meal in the world worth that to me unless I was worth like $15+ million. I'm not
This post was edited on 10/24/20 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 10/24/20 at 5:00 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
are you in to wine? Their wine list is pretty overwhelming. If you’re letting the Somm steer you you may as well let them pair it for you. Price goes out the window when eating at a place like that
Do make sure you walk through their cellar, it’s awesome
Do make sure you walk through their cellar, it’s awesome
Posted on 10/24/20 at 5:23 pm to fallguy_1978
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There's no meal in the world worth that to me unless I was worth like $15+ million. I'm not
Oh man. The French Laundry is 100% a must-do here in the next couple of years for us. Very jealous, OP.
I obviously have never been, but I'd definitely go for the wine pairing. But I love people picking out stuff for me - be it listening to the radio vs. my own selected music or eating a blind tasting or whatever.
You know whatever they select to pair with each course is going to be done so damn well.. Select your wines at every other meal of the trip ;)
This post was edited on 10/24/20 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 10/24/20 at 5:33 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
quote:what weeks?
Headed out in a couple weeks
My bro-in-law just bought a place with a vineyard up in Glen Elenn and we’ve been needing to go visit, so the weekend after thanksgiving we found some time to try and make the hour trek up there and have made reservations at French Laundry.
My wife loves the cookbook.
Posted on 10/24/20 at 6:07 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
Pairing. It's a world class restaurant. Let the professionals tell you what is best.
In that kind of place, you just trust them to do right by you and sign the check at the end.
In that kind of place, you just trust them to do right by you and sign the check at the end.
Posted on 10/24/20 at 7:53 pm to Bleed P&G
Let me break the trend here. When we went I took the money we would spend for everyone to do the pairing (or whatever your group wants to spend) and told the sommelier “here is what we want to spend on wine. This list is insane. But you have our budget. Take it away”.
It was awesome. Rather than have a different glass of wine per course (which can get tedious and doesn’t allow you to see how a wine develops) we had 2 bottles and 2 other glasses. It was great. Do this.
ETA: actually I think I gave them a budget of $600 for 4 people. We went for lunch. It was wonderful experience.
It was awesome. Rather than have a different glass of wine per course (which can get tedious and doesn’t allow you to see how a wine develops) we had 2 bottles and 2 other glasses. It was great. Do this.
ETA: actually I think I gave them a budget of $600 for 4 people. We went for lunch. It was wonderful experience.
This post was edited on 10/24/20 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 10/24/20 at 8:36 pm to BlackenedOut
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This post was edited on 12/1/20 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 10/24/20 at 9:47 pm to RonFNSwanson
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That might be one of the most pretentious plates I have ever seen
That’s actually 3 plates
Posted on 10/25/20 at 8:44 am to RicFlairWhoooooo
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French Laundry- Napa...already have reservations.
Nice subtle brag.
Posted on 10/25/20 at 5:08 pm to RicFlairWhoooooo
To me OP it comes down to whether or not you like different wines and are open to anything. I do, so I’d absolutely go with the pairing. It will be great. There may be a pairing you don’t expect that will blow your mind.
Some people only like certain wines so they would much rather get a bottle of something great they enjoy. I get that to.
Some people only like certain wines so they would much rather get a bottle of something great they enjoy. I get that to.
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