Wine at home and Lonesome Dove in Ft. Worth

I need to talk to you about Rapture.  No, this will not be a testimony followed by a baptism, but it will be something you want to know about none-the-less.  Rapture is a cab sauv by Michael David (the guy who brough you 7 Deadly Zins, and Earthquake).  This wine goes for around $49.99 at Goody Goody so it is out of Kristi and my normal price range, and more along the lines of a once in a blue moon splurge.  My revelation came at Merci Wine Bar in Addisson.  My friend and client Harvey was throwing a happy hour for some of his clients and invited Kristi and me to join them.  We had some great bottles that night, but Rapture really stood out to me as the most balanced and approachable.  It is a very big cab with bright cherry fruit and a long smooth finish.  Even though the vintage was not old the tannins were extremely smooth.  This wine can stand up to a lot of heavy dishes as well as holding its own with sweet sauces that might accompany.  Central Market does not carry it, but Goody Goody does.  If you were planning a nice evening with your better half and were having steak, lamb, or a heavier pasta entree, this would be a nice choice.  You probably would not blow through the bottle too quickly because of how big the flavor is and how long it lasts in the mouth.  I hope some of you try it.  And by all means, let me know if you think it is worth the dough!

This past weekend I was in Ft. Worth with my wife and friends and had dinner at Lonesome Dove in the stockyards.  The reason we chose to go there was that they had a menu that included game foods.  I LOVE game foods and never miss an opportunity to have it when avialable.  I know, a lot of people cringe at the thought.  That's ok.  I understand.  I think the only thing somewhat adventurous that evening was the elk strip loin that I ordered and the elk sliders that we started with.  The sliders were pretty incredible with fois gras and blueberry jam on them.  I know, I just lost some more of you...  However!  The real stars of that dinner were the lamb that John got, and the garlic stuffed beef tenderloin that Kristi ordered.  Incredible flavor and cooked perfectly.  If any of you are in the stockyards and need a place to have a good dinner in a cool atmosphere, I highly recommend it.  The menu actually has a lot of things that "normal" people could order without being wierded out.