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Michael Hanke of Daniel's Broiler

His recommendations:
1998 Hedges Cellars "3 Vineyards" Red Wine, WA, $42. Pairs with prime filet mignon.
1999 Cristom "Mount Jefferson" Pinot Noir, OR, $50. Pairs with lamb rib chops, double cut, grilled and served with hot-pepper jelly.
1998 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cold Creek Chardonnay, WA, $50. Pairs with jumbo prawns, charbroiled with scampi butter.
1996 Columbia Winery David Lake Series, Otis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, WA, $50. Pairs with prime New York peppercorn steak, studded with cracked peppercorns and topped with peppercorn brandy sauce.
Special Occasion
1993 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin "La Grande Dame," France, $170. Pairs with Australian lobster, basted and broiled with garlic herb butter.
Dessert glass
Porto Rocha "20 Years Old" port, Portugal, $9.95. Pairs with seasonal fruit tart with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Michael Hanke of Daniel's Broiler

His recommendations: 1998 Hedges Cellars "3 Vineyards" Red Wine, WA, $42. Pairs with prime filet mignon. 1999 Cristom "Mount Jefferson" Pinot Noir, OR, $50. Pairs with lamb rib chops, double cut, grilled and served with hot-pepper jelly. 1998 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cold Creek Chardonnay, WA, $50. Pairs with jumbo prawns, charbroiled with scampi butter. 1996 Columbia Winery David Lake Series, Otis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, WA, $50. Pairs with prime New York peppercorn steak, studded with cracked peppercorns and topped with peppercorn brandy sauce. Special Occasion 1993 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin "La Grande Dame," France, $170. Pairs with Australian lobster, basted and broiled with garlic herb butter. Dessert glass Porto Rocha "20 Years Old" port, Portugal, $9.95. Pairs with seasonal fruit tart with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.