Summer Equinox Meeting, June 22, 2001

Please note even though the Summer Solstice occurred on June 21, 2001, the Gout Society Meeting took place on the 22nd.

Venison & Black Angus beef gratefully supplied by James.

Dry Italian Country Sausage
Cornichons
Syrian Olives

Flash Grilled Free Range Venison, marinated in fresh garlic, salt and pepper
Grilled Black Angus, newport cut, salt and pepper rub
Grilled Pinwheel Pork, Cheese and Parsley Sausage

Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille, provençal style
Grilled Red, Green and Yellow Peppers, marinated in garlic infused olive oil
Grilled Green Zucchini and Yellow Squash, marinated in garlic infused olive oil
Chicken Brothed Rice

Mixed Salad (Baby Beet, Mustard, and Spinach Leaves) with Mustard Dressing

Fontinella
Brie
Sharp White Vermont Cheddar
Roquefort
English Stilton

Vanilla ice cream with fresh raspberries and crumbled pound cake with a splash of Lustau Solera Reserva, Pedro Ximenez San Emilio, golden brown and very sweet smooth and luscious Sherry wine.

Barros 1977 Colheita
Hutcheson 1989 Vintage

Armagnac Saint-Vivant Grande Fine 80 Proof

Cuban Cigars, Montecristo

Club activity: Contributed to Tasting Notebook
Port of the Month Selection: Warre's Nimrod Finest Rare Tawny

Topic of Conversation Discussed:
"Theories and Speculation: Why can't one just pass the Gout?"