Long time lurker, first time poster. I just wanted to bump Maestro up and report on the good things going on out in Tysons. I am sure most of you saw in last weeks Post food section that Maestro was having Italian wine tastings on Monday and Tuesday of this week. My wife and I attended last night and were very impressed with the experience. I have been wanting to go for dinner for quite some time and this event seemed like a good test drive especially for the wine side of the house. It sure did not disappoint as Vincent Feraud is a genuine and generous host. Monday was also special because the restaurant was closed so the seating for the tasting was set up as if we were an audience watching the pristine, but empty, open kitchen. On the tasting menu were Sauvignon Blanc, Ronco del Cero, Venica 2003, Friuli Casalferro, Ricasoli 200, Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino, La Gerla, Gli Angeli Vineyard, Sergio Rossi 1998, Tuscany Barolo Cannubi Boschis, Sandrone 1999, Piedmont Amarone della Valpolicella B.G, Bussola 2001, Veneto We were also served a plate of various accompanyments to pair with the wine. The first two were pretty good but the Brunello really knocked our socks off and it was my favorite of the night. "Since we finished a little early," Vincent brought out a stellar 2000 Pinot Noir from Ponzi. Finally, and here's wear my memory gets a little fuzzy as the pours for the evening where over half a glass, Vincent brought two bottles of a 2002 Burgandy for Mardi Gras to finish the evening. Should Maestro hold one of these events in the future, $65/person is quite a steal for an hour and half with Vincent. I am planning on returning to Maestro soon to visit him again and to complete the experience by enjoying Fabio's excellent food.
