Betsy and her friend Barbara got back from Omega Friday, and Dana joined us for dinner. Big lobsters were on sale, so lobster, corn, squash, and salad.
NV Grongnet Blanc des Blancs Champagne
Bright acids, Granny Smith and lemon, not the finest mousse but good for its low $30s price tag. B
2016 Heritiers du Comte Lafon Vire Clesse
Gunflint, apples and pears, a hint of hazelnut, good acids, long chalky finish. A winner. B+/A-
Saturday we walked over to a friend’s 60th birthday party., Caterers had salmon, lamb kebabs, grilled sweet potato, orzo salad, green salad, and more (and huge numbers of passed desserts- ice cream sandwiches, variations on Smores, Baby Ruths, snickderdoodles, malomars, and many more -bday boy is candy/dessert fan).
2024 Lauverjat Sancerre
Nice showing, lemon and grapefruit, chalk, minerally finish. B+/B
2024 Lauverjat Sancerre Rose
Strawberries, lemon zest, floral, lively acids. B
2021 Cascade Heights Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley)
Ripe fruit, getting into jammy territory, soft tannins, sweet finish. Needs acid and restraint. C+
Sunday oysters, sauteed scallops, bok choy, and pasta with garlic scape pesto
2023 Testut Cote de Brechain Chablis
Only 12.5 %, but fruit is plenty ripe. Ripe pears, apple, chalk, nice balance, with refreshing acids and long oystershell finish.Nice find and well priced. 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.