With scallops over a fennel slaw with olives and oranges, we had the
2007 Babich Sauvignon Blanc. Very typical, grapefruit and gooseberry
with a little edge of capiscum. Not as long or fragrant as some
vintages, but certainly servicable. B

With a stirfry of turkey, sugar snaps, & peppers (with plum sauce,
ginger, and garlic) over soba, the 2002 JJ Christoffel Erdener
Treppchen Spatlese. Ripe, rich, and ready. Floral note, palate is
quite sweet but loaded with citrus - oranges and a Fresca-like
grapefruit (I like Fresca!). Good acidity, plays well with others (or
with food). 8% abv is a bonus. Just a hint of pertrol coming in. This
isn't very complex or deep, but it is tasty. 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.
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