Sunday I watched an amusing performance of Bernstein's "Candide" and a
tribute to Harold Prince, then wasted time walking around Upper West
Side while Betsy was at season-end event (I went into 67th St Wines,
which still has best half-bottle selection in city, but since most
375s were 90% of price of another store's 750 I passed). Once Betsy
was free we went to for dinner in the city at La Boite en Bois. Only
wanted a half bottle, so went for the 2006 Jadot Macon-Villages. Riper
than most years, but still good acidity. Lemon and apple fruit, no
apparent oak, unexciting but certainly servicable. Ok with my garlic
sausage with lentils followed by liver with pearl onions and bacon. B-

Been gorgeous weather last few days, enjoyed dinner on the patio. One
night was tandoori-style (though on grill chicken), with a curried
spinach/eggplant combo. 2006 Cantalupo "Il Mimo" Rosato. This Nebbiolo
rose is a bigger style, big cherry and strawberry fruit, juicy, tasty.
A nice spicy edge, did well with a difficult pairing. Last year's
model is holding well , but this is my last and I look forward to the
2007. B

Last night was herbed pork chops, sauteed mushrooms, and asparagus. I
opened a 375 of the 2001 Nicolas Potel Chambolle-Musigny. A bit bigger
and riper than I remembered, more kirschy flavors than fresh cherry.
Earth and damp leaves. B+/B

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. 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.