So what are we opening this weekend?

Rainy weather up here right now but with herb crusted ham I thought the 100% sparkling Cab Franc from Langlois (Loire). Also have a terrific Roussanne from CdR Trignon at hand!

I just scored some 06 Argyle Nuthouse Reserve at a backup-the-truck price of $27. I'm opening one to make sure I like it enough to go back with the truck.

My Wallet.......tax free weekend this weekend in MA includes wines.

A white in the lineup is a Viura from Castile. I haven't decided on the next red to open but may get salmon or a strip steak or t-bone and open a Williams Selyem Russian River Pinot Noir (2005 I believe.)

Tonight brown ale with pizza. Tomorrow, something red with steak.

I plan to open a nice 2008 King Estate Pinot Gris. I think it will match with green chicken curry.

Tio Pepe Palomino Fino
98 Alvear PX Fino
94 Roda I Rioja
95 Muga Prado Enea
76 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva
87 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva
91 Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Gran Reserva
90 Pesquera Reserva Ribera
97 Pesquera Crianza Ribera
03 Alion Ribera
06 Elix (Melis) Priorat
00 Alvear PX
Alvear 1927 Solera PX

Tio Pepe Palomino Fino
98 Alvear PX Fino
94 Roda I Rioja
95 Muga Prado Enea
76 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva
87 Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva
91 Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Gran Reserva
90 Pesquera Reserva Ribera
97 Pesquera Crianza Ribera
03 Alion Ribera
06 Elix (Melis) Priorat
00 Alvear PX
Alvear 1927 Solera PX

Is that all?

It turned out to be a 2007 Knapp Cayuga Lake Merlot. Mmmmmm good with tiny red potatos and green beans in beef stock, and sliced tomatoes with chopped basil on them.