Iron Horse 2002 Russian Cuvee Vintage Wine

Russian Cuvee commemorates the style of Sparkling that Iron Horse made for the historicReagan-Gorbachev Summit Meetings, which ended the Cold War. It is the sweetest of their cuvees - right onthe edge of Brut level dry and hits a perfect balance point. The higher dosage doesn't come across as sweet,per se, but makes the wine richer and more floral. Russian Cuvee was originally designed as a toasting wine. It is exceptional with foie gras (forthe same reason Sauterne goes with foie gras) as well as the sweet and sour tastes of many Asiandishes. It is surprising with vine-ripened tomatoes and when October rolls around, a fabulous cocktail isRussian Cuvee with a handful of pomegranate seeds bobbing in the glass. For dessert, almond cake withstrawberries and whipped cream, or anything to do with ginger.