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Dale Williams wrote:
> I realize that Betsy and I are a little (ok, a lot) over the top about our
> Basset Hound. Monday marked a year since we got her, and we were going to
> celebrate her 2nd birthday (we got her from a Basset rescue league, she was
> probably 9-10 months at the time, but this was best we could do). Sunday Betsy
> had invited a bunch of Lucy's doggie friends over, and a good time was had by
> Lucy, 2 Jack Russells, a Corgi, a Golden Retriever, and a good old American
> mutt (there was a Yorkie too, but he couldn't hang loose enough and had to go
> home). While the dogs gamboled, the owners had a good time too. Betsy put out a
> nice hors d'oeuvres tray, especially the olive/cheese/curry canapes. The wines
> we
> 2002 Petit Chapeau Chardonnay (VdP d'Oc) - ok cheapie Chard, apple fruit. I
> wasn't sure if there was some light TCA here- I kept getting whiffs of must- so
> I won't rate.
> 2002 Clavel Le Mas ( Coteaux du Languedoc ) ripe easy Southern wine, ripe red
> fruit, some earth and leather, appealing if not especially exciting. B
>
> After the doggies went home, Betsy and I enjoyed a nice dinner. She had made
> duck legs in a pinot noir sauce. Store was out of Rex Goliath, so she used the
> 2002 Camelot California Pinot Noir . Simple cherry fruit, too much oak for
> this light wine, short finish. Acceptable as a cooking wine at $7, but the Rex
> Goliath and the Lindemans Bin Whatever provided more Pinot character at that
> pricerange. C+
> But the duck was excellent nonetheless, and we enjoyed a 375 of the 1999
> Jean-Noel Gagnard "Morgeot" Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru rouge. Classic
> Burgundy, medium-bodied, deep red fruit, with notes of earth, spice, and
> mushrooms. B+/A-
>
> On Monday, the dog party continued. Two couples who rank among Lucy's favorite
> people came over for dinner. With mozzarella boccioni and olives, the 2003
> Cairnbrae "The Stones" Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. As always, a winner. "Fill
> my tank with grapefruit, and top it off with gooseberries, please." Nice
> herbal/jalapeno edge on the finish. B+
>
> The main course was ribeyes with some blue cheese (Roaring 40s) on top, served
> over arugula with baked potatoes and sauteed escarole on the side. The wine?
> The 2001 Muldenbosch "Faithful Hound". We toasted Lucy, and faithful hounds
> everywhere, with the hope they'd all find a forever home. The wine was a decent
> Bordeaux-style blend, dark plum and cassis fruit in a fairly low-acid
> framework. Some ripe tannins, moderate oak. OK, don't rush back for more ($20),
> unless you're toasting a faithful hound. 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.
> Dale
>
> Dale Williams
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