On Apr 23, 3:34�pm, Lawrence Leichtman > wrote:
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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-
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> > 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
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> > 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
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> > 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.
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> 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
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The Il Mimo is widely available in NYC area, can't speak for
elsewhere. Zachys still has the '06,but I'm planning on buying the new
vintage- see PJs has the '07.

Mike, the Verdi sounds great. Never had an Armenian wine from memory.
Not a big ballet guy. But the word "renovation" is a scary one for me.
NY State Theater renovation means no NYCO regular season next year.
Contractually they have to pay orchestra, but just a base. Hopefully
they can add some fun stuff in other venues. But next year my
purchases might be mostly Borsao, VdP d'Herault, etc (with frosts I
might not be able to afford Muscadet!).