Betsy was unable to attend an event at the Omega Institute last week, but 2 friends who did (and one husband) came for dinner on a lovely Fri evening. A nice dinner on the patio:
Garlic scape/white bean dip, Ron’s home smoked salmon
NV Grongnet Blanc des Blancs Champagne
Green apple., rye bread, bright acids, elegant mousse, good valure. B/B+
lobster/tarragon/citrus salad
2007 Ridge Estate Chardonnay
Still going strong, sweet apple., peach, some light oak notes. B
2014 Fevre Montee de Tonnere Chablis 1er
Great acids, lemon and green apple, chalk and seashell. Very long. A-/B+
Flannery strips, pasta with green puttanesca, salad
1998 Ch. du Tertre (Margaux)
Cassis and dark berry,, cigarbox, good balance. This isn’t the longest or more complex claret, but satisfying. B
2004 I Greppi Greppicaia (Bolgheri Superiore)(375 ml)
A bit roasted, plummy dark fruit, tannin. B-/C+
And watermelon to close!
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 the only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
