TN: A good NZ P.G. and a cheap Cal. Cab.

Last nite we had a Rimu Grove 2004 Pinot Gris with crab cakes that was very nice with great acidity and excellent spicey pear fruit. The only downside was the price of $20, but $18 for me with case discount. I'll probably buy more.

Tonight we had a 2005 Lovers Lane Cabernet made by Havens and with a Cal. North Coast designation. We both liked it a lot and given a little air it smoothed out nicely with cherry and cassis fruit in a medium-full format. For $15 I will definitely buy more.

PG and crab cakes. My favourite match up, as many know here.

[James Roscoe]

PG and crab cakes. My favourite match up, as many know here.

One of these days I'll get you to Maryland and you can have some "real" crab cakes. (Leave the wine at home. It's a draft beer thing.)