Ah, Baconfest. Betsy joined me to drive to Paul and Sandy’s in NJ. A nice group was gathered in a lovely backyard with gazebo, and the food (and wine) started flowing. Chips and dips, excellent wings with the side , and then the main event- BLTs. 3 breads, multiple varieties of homegrown tomatoes, lettuce, and of course Bacon #1 and Bacon #2 (there used to be more candidates, but Paul said since same two always come out on top, just 2 candidates. Both were excellent, but the North Country Smokehouse got the majority of votes over the Vande Rose. Some excellent sides as well- black bean salad, cucumber salad, pasta salad. And Jay’s Golden Syrup cookies for dessert.
2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Full, elegant, pear/citrus/brioche, lively A-
2000 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose
Nicely mature, creamy texture with red berries, citrus peel, a hint of mushroom. A-
2001 Nigl Privat Gruner Veltliner (mag)
Great, and plenty of it! Green apple, white pepper, with a honied edge (though not sweet). Fun, versatile, long. A-/B+
2017 Henri Germain Le Limozin Meursault
Very precise, good cut, elegant. A-
2018 Janvier “Silex” Jasnieres
Grapefruit acidity, floral, flinty. Good match with BLTs. B+/B
2000 Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling
Crisp and rich, nice length, touch of alcohol,. Solid. B+
2002 Drouhin Clos des Mouches Beaune rouge
Black raspberry, autumn leaves, sandalwood, nice texture and finish. Beautiful Mouches. A-
1998 Potel Bonnes Mares
Spicy, ripe red fruit, still a touch of oak. not especially BM and a little shorter than hoped. B
2018 Bouland Les Delys Morgon
Yes, this is on ripe side for Beaujolais, but it carries it quite well, black cherry, cocoa, and spice.B+/A-
1993 Huet LHL Moulleux 1er showed advanced, probably storage/shipping issue.
Great lineup of wine, food, and friends.
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.