Bluefish are here! Betsy celebrated the first of the season by
broiling filets on a bed of scallions with a gin, lime, and butter
sauce. OK, how's that for a tough match- oily fish, citrus, and gin?

Not a dish to bring out an expensive wine, but crisp acidity seemed to
be the idea. In our $10 category let's try the 2005 Ocone Falanghina
(Taburno). Nice acidity (I'm always a little surprised that Campanian
whites are as crisp as they are), lighter body, clean pear fruit with
a touch of mineral and grapefruit. Not as big as the Mastrobernardino
or Feudi San Gregorio Falanghinas. Not a lot of complexity here,
though there is a touch of that almond-nuttiness on the finish, but a
very pleasant drink overall. B/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