Tonight, after an extended evening of Halloween festivities at the city
park with Andrew, we assembled a late dinner of soup and croque
monsieurs and opened with it:

2000 Ch. La Roque Pic St. Loup Cuvée des Vielles Vignes Mourvedre
nose: brambly blueberry fruit, pencil lead, minerals, slightly medicinal
palate: medium body, firm acidity, smooth finish

This wine, a Kermit Lynch import, has been a perennial favorite in our
household, and this bottle didn't disappoint. Pretty recognizable
Mourvedre character and good structure lead to a pleasant drinking
experience. It might have been better suited to a meal of roast wild
boar, but even with our makeshift dinner it was quite fine.

Mark Lipton
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