With some shu mai and assorted leftovers, the 2007*Keller*Riesling
Kabinett (Rheinhessen). Rich peachy fruit, some citrus, off-dry but
with bright acids keeping it sharp. Nice length, some minerality,
quite good for under $20 Riesling. B/B+

Betsy made a roast chicken Monday, accompanied by roasted root
vegetables (parsnips and beets) and a Napa/apple slaw. We had the
2001 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin as our dinner wine. This is a very nice
wine that's drinking well now, though it reminded me more of a
Chambolle or Volnay than a Gevrey at first. Floral on the nose,
slightly tart but full red fruits on the palate, just a wisp of
tannins, good acids. Cherries with a hint of blood orange. More
delicate than meaty or earthy. Nice with the chicken. As we finished
dinner Betsy got a call from the pianist from her trio, who was
stranded at LGA on her way from Boston to NY. Betsy went and fetched
her, we all had a small glass of the Gevrey on their return. About 3
hours after opening it was showing more of that meaty/soil edge I
associate with Gevrey. Not the most complex Burg, but an excellent
showing for a village wine. B+/A-

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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