Duck, fennel and fig pizza. I found this recipe on the net awhile back for my 28th birthday and loved it. I'm not sure why it took me so long to try it again but here I am and it turned out great again. You can find the recipe here - http://www.kalamazoogourmet.com/recipe06-2.php?recipe=127
2008 Hudelot Noellat Bourgogne Rouge $45 AUD
And the wines....I started with a Burgundy that I opened about 4 days ago that was much better than when it was originally opened. The wine was very open and much more approachable this time around with a bouquet of smashed strawberries and earthiness. Poor length on initial opening but great tonight with the duck pizza. 89 Points
2006 Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir $50 AUD
Wine of the night for sure. Matched very well with the duck pizza giving such a juicy mouth feel. The cherries and raspberries swarmed the nose with great earthy and soil aromas that I love to see in New World Pinot. The palate showed great red fruits and richness and the length lasted for ages. I can't wait to taste this wine over the next few days and see how its developed. 92 Points
