by Dale Williams » Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:43 pm
With ham, Swiss chard, and rice, the 2017 Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir Kabinett Trocken Rose. Good acid, tart red fruit, but a little short on finish. B-
We went to Rob’s in Irvington for local wine group. He served Sausages, clams, cheese, and more, theme was white or rose from US or France (since between 4th and Bastille Day). Nice night on deck, marred only by one guy’s new Volvo hybrid computer freaking out, leaving it blocking several driveways before getting towed.
2017? Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizantte
This was actually pretty fun, light fizz, red currant flavors, hint of sweetness. B
2006 Henriot Brut Champagne
To toast Les Bleus run. Full and creamy but with an acid backbone and fine mousse, , apple, pear, and orange zest, biscuit dough. B+/A-
White #1 -I guessed warm vintage Macon. Apple and pear, no apparent oak, modest finish, ok acids. Others liked more. 2016 Channing Daughters Scuttlehole Chardonnay B-
White #2 I got Loire quickly, but my first guess was one of the bigger/riper melons like Clisson. Once he said no I guessed Pouilly-Fume, close but no cigar. Really nice, no grass, nice citrus fruit, nice chalky mineral finish. 2016 Pelle “Morogues” Menetou-Salon B++
Rose #1 I blew this one, said Provence but “it’s not Bandol” Modest acids, red plum fruit, others liked more than I did. 2016 Pradeaux Bandol B-
Rose # 2 Knowing me, folks got this quickly. Nice vintage, cherry and red apple, orange zest, fine finish.
2017 Edmunds St. John Bone Jolly Rose B++
Rose #3 We were told this after 2016 opened. I thought much livelier and lovelier,
2017 Pradeaux Bandol B+
Rose #4 - well, yuck. I didn’t guess this was aged, just sucky. Low acid, overripe red plum, sweet, short. When Rob said Loire I got Rose d’Anjou. 2013 Bouquet Rose d’Anjou, C
Saturday I took lunch (scallop crudo and takeout Vietnamese -summer rolls, pork and tofu noodle salads) to some post surgical friends, they served the 2017 Riotor rose, dependable as ever. B
That night porgy, grilled scallions, salad, rice and the 2014 Do Ferreiro Albarino (Rías Baixas). I usually am a big fan of this bottling, but this had a weird lactic thing going on, that persisted next day. C+/B-
Sunday back to Sleepy Hollow for brunch with the World Cup finals. Bagels, salmons, cream cheese, whitefish salad, charcuterie, first great tomatoes of the year, and more. Wines were French of course
NV Gosset Grande Reserve Champagne
Don’t know when this was released, but this was heavy and overmature. C+/B-
1989 Vieux Chateau Certan
Lovely showing, high acid but with a lush texture. Black plum and cherries, leather, herbs. Long finish. I confess I was surprised at showing as I thought Mark had said DDC rather than VCC, when I saw bottle it made more sense. A-
That night local pork chop, grilled squash and trumpet mushrooms, with the 2014 Decima Mencia (Ribeira Sacra). Crunchy black raspberry, spice, a hint of mocha. Floral, bright, and fun. B+
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C drinkable. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice.Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.