Last night I opened a 2004 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne with a
shrimp and scallop dish. The wine had a nice crisp apple and miineral
nose. Typical Corton austerity with underpinings of forward citrus
flavors and limestone. Nice balance of acidity and fruit. "B"

With smoked port chops I opened a 2001 La Jota Howell Mountain
Cabernet.-Black and inky in the glass. Stern black fruits and cassis
on the nose with bittersweet chocolate. Fairly ripe and concetrated
balck fruits with a smoky background note. Lot's pf jammy mountain
fruit and still significant tannins. "B"