In Your Account Information A Rare Feast By Harvey Steiman, editor at large Picture yourself on the flagstone veranda of the landmark James House, perched on a cliff overlooking the craggy California coast at Carmel Highlands. The setting sun paints the horizon a dazzling coral. In your hands, a flute of Jacquesson Brut Signature Recently Disgorged 1976 fizzes.
Waiters glide by offering silver spoons of ahi tuna in truffle oil and creme brulee of duck confit.
A total of 22 wines line the pantry table, each rarer than the next. Two dozen seats circle three round tables. You had to be quick, however. A lot of the people here wanted to buy four seats each. We limited everyone to two.