On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:27:03 GMT, Jose >
wrote:

>We had our usual smoked BBQ turkey, for which I normally choose a
>zinfandel. I did this time too (a Husch '03 Old Vines), but on a hunch,
>later with leftovers, I opened a Lang and Reed '04 Cab Franc. Man that
>was good! On opening it had a nutty, toasty nose which reminded me of
>oatmeal, but that completely disappeared as soon as I had some of the
>smokey turkey, gravy, and rice. It was a perfect match.
>
>I'll have to remember that for next time.
>
>Jose

I am a big fan of Cab Franc. Went through a dozen or so bottles when
Fife did a varietal bottling. Also liked EOS. It always brings
blueberries to mind--both color and taste.

Ed Rasimus
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