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DaleW > wrote:

> 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.

Great reviews as always. How widely available is the Cantalupo Rosata? I
haven't seen it locally. Is it online? I really like Rosatos and can't
find many here in Virginia.