Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

On the docket for tonight . . .

Chateau Margaux, Pavillion Blanc, 2002 (delicious, appropriately aged, medium weight, nice citrus and lemon grass, perfect with Chevre)
Domaine Tempier, Bandol, 1993 (suprisingly good for an off-vintage in Bandol. The wine was begining to show age but still had a ton of life left in it. The original price tag was still on it, $17.99)
Sea Smoke, Pinot Noir "Botella", Sta. Rita Hills, 2005 (This is at a great place right now. I'd not open another for 2 more years. It's begining to flesh out, but still has some unpacking to do)

All in all, a great night of wine appropriately paired with Asparagus Bisque, Spinach Salad, and Salmon.

Monday, May18th, 2009

Schuh Box Dinner



Chateau de Baumard, Chenin Blanc, Loire, 1989

Sine Qua Non, The Petition, California, 2005

Sea Smoke, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, 2004

Domaine Tempier, Rose, Bandol, 2007

Atlas Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2003

Betts & Scholl, Hermitage, 2004

Azelia, Barolo, 1999

Pira, Barolo "Marenca", 1999