Wednesday with lobster-scallop rolls, potato salad, and broccoli
salad, the 2002 Selbach-Oster Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
(Mosel Saar Ruwer). I like S-O a lot, but usually buy the Zeltinger
offerings. I don't even remember buying this, and it's not on my
Cellartracker. In any case, I'm glad I DID buy it. Lighter styled
Riesling, green apple and a twist of lime, a big streak of slate down
the middle. Racy acidity balancing mild sweetness. A retaste late the
following night after returning from a trip to the city, seems more
floral, and a bit more creaminess and sweeter. A satisfying wine. B+

Thursday we had a dinner with David and a friend. A half bottle for
the 3 imbibers was plenty, as Betsy was working and I was taking a
group out later. The 375 of 2004 Bourgneuf (Pomerol) was significantly
less satisfying than the kabinett. Surprisingly ripe for a '04, kirsch
and plum fruit with a sweet edge. Big for Bourgneuf, but finishes very
short. A bit of mocha. Could be a mediocre Napa Merlot. Probably
popular with many, but not what I want in Pomerol. B-/C+

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.

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