The Lobster Club in the Seagram Building, New York City is a Japanese Brasserie that is renowned for its unique interpretation of Japanese cooking and Sushi, and what&rsquo;s even more exciting is that it has an extensive wine list.

Certified sommelier, Michaela Quinlan, reviewed the wine list to find the perfect pairings with sweetness and spice, the unique value wines, and the extraordinary bottles on their list. In addition to spotting the best bottles, Michaela also shared her knowledge of the Kabinett classification in German wines.

The term Kabinett originally implied a wine of superior quality, set aside for later sale. It is essentially the German version of the wine term Reserve. Kabinett wines are generally non-chapatilized which means they have not had sugar added to the unfermented grape must, which means that Kabinett wines are usually lower in alcohol content. The term originated from the Cistercian monks at Eberbach Abbey in Rheingau, where they deemed the wine too good to sell and set it aside for their own cabinet.

A wise choice. So let&rsquo;s see what&rsquo;s in the cabinet at The Lobster Club.

The <a href="https://hub.binwise.com/restaurant/375-park-ave/list/wine-list.html">wine list is extensive</a>, and it&rsquo;s also online so you can review the list before you hit the restaurant.

At the top of the list, you will find half bottles of sparkling, white, and red from a wide range of regions in France, Italy, and the United States. This offers an excellent opportunity to try a wine without committing to a full bottle. For half bottle white, consider the 2017, Selbach-Oster, Riesling Kabinett from the Mosel region is reasonably priced and offers the opportunity to try a Kabinett wine.

They also offer a full range of champagnes that range from a very reasonable Mouss&eacute; L&#39;Or d&#39;Eugene, Perpetuelle at $85 to a 1996, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne priced at $1250. They also offer a large variety of French Burgundy wines, and red Burgundy wines. While this extensive list offers wines from Europe and the States, it definitely favors French wines followed closely by Californian wines.

They also offer a large selection of magnums and large format, three-litre bottles, so if a celebration with friends, family, and/or coworkers is the goal, they have the selection, the size, and the substance to let you and your party celebrate in style.

For more info on the <a href="https://uat.corkrules.com/the-lobster-club/episodes/5">Lobster Club wine list</a>, visit CorkRules.com and check out episode 4 of the podcast where Robert and Michaela identify a few stellar wines to try.

Cheers.

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The Lobster Club in the Seagram Building, New York City is a Japanese Brasserie that is renowned for its unique interpretation of Japanese cooking and Sushi, and what’s even more exciting is that it has an extensive wine list.

Fine Wines at The Lobster Club

Wines from grapes grown in higher altitude areas with cooler climate has become quite the trend recently. This specific growing environment gives intense flavor but elegance and freshness to the final wines. To highlight and champion these conditions more and more winemakers are starting to use alto as a marketing and labelling term to show their grapes were grown in high altitude vineyards.

Decoding the wine label: Alto

Brut is a word often seen on labels for different kinds of sparkling wine. As you may have discovered when drinking these wines, it indicates that the wine is dry, meaning there is no perceived sweetness in the wine. But how about Extra Brut or Dry, what do they mean and are they the same as Brut?

Decoding the wine label: Brut

Semi-sweet Riesling, a type of wine falling out of style. It’s a shame, since these wines are perfect to pair with flavorful cuisines like Asian or Mexican, or simply drink as they come under the summer sun. The higher level of sugar left in the wine also means that the alcoholic fermentation was stopped before finishing, providing a wine with lower alcohol level and therefor easier grabbing a second glass of.

Decoding the wine label: Spätlese

Have you ever heard the word Xinomavro? Most have not. It is however a word on many sommeliers’ lips today, as it happens to be considered the grape variety with the highest quality in Greece, and one that is trending at the moment. The fact that Greece have been making wine for a long time comes as no surprise, but they have never exported an amount to make sure wine lovers around the globe tried it. With the growing wine tourism many have discovered these wines and are serving them in wine bars and restaurants in many countries today.

Decoding the wine label: Xinomavro

Chianti Classico, Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico… Why do all these Italian wine regions have the Classico addendum and what does it mean? What is the difference for wines labeled as Classico?

Classico is a wine term in Italy seen on a few wine labels and it indicates that the wine’s from the historic center of the region, the heart. Using Chianti and Chianti Classico and their Sangiovese-based red wines as an example, Chianti is a rather large wine district within the Tuscany region. Chianti Classico is located withing Chianti as the central part and the one that originally existed. Back then this smaller region was actually called Chianti, but as the region grew the quality of the wine plummeted and the well-known characteristics of these red wines were watered down. The reputation took a hit and sales diminished. Eventually this led to the creation of Chianti Classico, which would be drawn from the original Chianti borders to recover the typicity of these wines. Today the quality of both Chianti and Chianti Classico have risen a lot due to modern techniques and knowledge about pruning, planting and temperature control in the winery.

Decoding the wine label: Classico

In the rarefied world of fine wine, where bottles can command prices equivalent to luxury cars, authenticity is everything. Laurent Ponsot's gripping memoir "FBI: Fake Bottle Investigation" reads more like a high-stakes thriller than a traditional wine book, chronicling his relentless pursuit of one of the wine world's most infamous counterfeiters, Rudy Kurniawan.

From Burgundy's Vineyards to the FBI's Most Wanted: A Winemaker's Quest for Justice

Chablis – one of the more popular styles of wine today and a region known by many. Most are familiar with the word Chablis and the light, fresh white wine with a touch of minerality it brings. Even though it’s a renowned wine, few knows what it really is.

Decoding the wine label: Chablis

Many grape varieties around the world of wine have names local to the region or country they’re grown in, even though they’re exactly the same. The most famous example would be Syrah in France where the same grape is named Shiraz in Australia. Another variety with two names is Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris.

Decoding the wine label: Pinot Grigio

Have you ever seen the term sur lie on a wine label? It’s not a grape and not a wine region, but a winemaking method used to give certain styles of white wine a rounder texture and a more complex flavor profile.

Decoding the wine label: Sur lie

The Chanticleer

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit The Chanticleer in Nantucket. 

Wine Review of The Chanticleer, Nantucket

Michaela Quinlan

The Chanticleer:

RT: Hello and welcome to CorkRules!&nbsp;

A podcast where, in each episode,&nbsp;we will review a wine list from your favorite restaurants. I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier.

Hello Michaela,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s great to be back together for another episode.

MQ: Hi Robert!

RT: Before we jump in, let&rsquo;s talk about CorkRules.

We created CorkRules to demystify wine lists because we know from experience, that sometimes when we get that&nbsp; list handed to us, well&hellip; it can be intimidating, and even a little daunting.

Our aim is to help prepare you to navigate that list, find those hidden gems, or value wines or that special bottle that will take your dining experience over the top.

RT:&nbsp;So, sit back and listen as we review your favorite wine list.

RT: Today we are talking about Chanticleer. Deemed one of the most romantic restaurants on Nantucket, this restaurant features an extensive wine list, local seafood, and room to host any special occasion.

Michaela, I can&rsquo;t wait to hear what do you think of their wine list?

MQ: Chanticleer features an incredible, French dominant wine list featuring a number of small producers. We have several standouts for you today to enjoy in their luxurious dining room or fragrant rose garden.

RT: That&rsquo;s really great, as you looked at the list did you see anything jump out at you?

MQ: If you are celebrating in the Rose Garden, a wonderful way to begin your experience at Chanticleer would be with the Naveran, Brut Rose, Cava from Catalonia, Spain. This dry, sparkling rose is a blend of organic pinot noir and Parellada featuring aromas and flavors of citrus, strawberry, a hint of watermelon, and bright acidity. A wonderful companion to cheeses, and shellfish.

RT: That is for sure unique. Did you find any others that caught your eye right away?

MQ:A beautiful white Burgundy to consider to pair with salmon and lobster would be the 2018 Paul Garaudet Bourgogne Blanc. Paul Garaudet is a 4th generation winemaker where he produces spectacular pinot noir and chardonnay in the heart of Cote de Beaune. This elegant chardonnay showcases citrus, green apple, minerality, and a touch of vanilla on the finish.

RT: So Michaela, their list seems to have lots of range but was there anything that you would say is a &ldquo;must-try&rdquo;?

MQ: A must-try would be the 2019 Serge Laporte Cuvee MAGES Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. This isn&rsquo;t just any Sancerre, this is Laporte&rsquo;s limited, top cuvee which can age up to 9 years. MAGES is an acronym for the members of the family (Marylise, Alexandre, Guillaume, Elizabeth, and Serge). This Sauvignon Blanc features aromas and flavors of white flowers, lime zest, grapefruit, and fresh acidity. This would make a wonderful companion to fish and cream sauces.

RT: These are some great calls.

So you know I&rsquo;m getting thirsty and will need to order a bottle with my dinner, where would you guide us?

MQ: Of course! Another stand out to consider for the table would be the 2017 Domaine Serene &ldquo;Evanstad Reserve&rdquo; Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. I have had the pleasure of visiting Domaine Serene, and it is aptly named! Spectacular views of the vineyard and the most breathtaking sunsets. Their &ldquo;Evanstad Reserve&rdquo; is their flagship pinot noir which showcases aromas and flavors of ripe, red cherries, blackberries, spice, and earth. This pinot noir would pair beautifully with a number of seafood dishes and sauced proteins.

RT: Ooh, Terrific.

Michaela, speaking of price, sometimes people have a budget in mind.&nbsp; any other great value wines you&rsquo;d point us to?&nbsp;

MQ: The first consideration would be the 2018 Jena-Pierre Large, Beaujolais Cru from Burgundy. The red grape in this rich Beaujolais is the Gamay grape and is quite robust compared to other Beaujolais wines. It features aromas and flavors of plumb, ripe, red cherries, blackberries, spice, and a touch of vanilla on the finish, all at an excellent price.

RT: That sounds great. Any other values on the list?

MQ: another favorite, quality and value wine would be the 2018 Couly Dutheil Chanteaux from the Loire Valley. Couly Dutheil is one of the most famous producers in Loire, and this limited production Chenin Blanc is truly a can&rsquo;t miss. This Chenin Blanc features aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, pineapple, melon, and bright acidity. This wine would pair well with cheeses, tuna, salmon, and lighter proteins.

RT: Now Michaela, what if I have a big client dinner or special occasion where I want to take it up a notch?

MQ: Of course. You will notice Chanticleer features an extensive list of wines from producer Henri Boillot. He is a 5th generation winemaker who is truly unparalleled in both his winemaking skills and his superior vineyard locations in Burgundy. One to consider to add to your celebration or special occasion would be the 2020 Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet. This white Burgundy has earned 95 points from Decanter Magazine and features aromas and flavors of citrus, green apple, peach, almond, minerality, and a touch of smoke. A legendary wine from a legendary producer to accompany any event.

RT: Michaela Thank you so much for all your great suggestions and helping us navigate Chanticleer&rsquo;s wine list. I can&rsquo;t wait to go try them myself.&nbsp;

To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to: <a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">Info@CorkRules.Com</a> or visit our web website where we have a request form available and we will do our best to get it in the queue as quickly as possible.

We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime, please check out our website for other episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists.&nbsp;

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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