On May 24, 7:55*am, Joseph Coulter > wrote:
> We went out last night to celebrate various things so having a gift
> certificate in hand we went off to Ruth's Chris. I perused the sizable
> list and settled on a Cornas "Very Good Sir" and after a few minutes
> wait the server appeared with a bottle in hand. Bottlle had a bright
> purplish label and was in the shape of a bordeaux "NO this is not good
> " my little brain screamed. I poitely inspected the proffered bottle,
>
> "This is not a Cornas" I declared. *"It is the blah blah" "you have
> the negciant correct but the wine is a Pays d'oc from Langedouc" "This
> is what my manager brought me." Now I am starting to get a little
> angry, this is where Lord St. Helier would have his head, but he
> recovers and realizes this is not an argument that he wants so he
> takes the bottle back and brings me the list. Ahh the Aine CdP I think
> and order. *Manager comes out I am so sorry sir we do not have that
> particular wine at the moment . . . so we settle for third choice. It
> turns out to be an excellent one
> Cellar Pasanau Ceps Nous Priorat 2008 the following is a fair
> descriptor ecxcept I would add that the wine initially was a bit green
> adn explosive onthe finish but after a few minutes settled down to be
> the best part of the dinner. (they mixed up our steaks, but what do
> you expect *. . .)
>
> "Opaque purple. Initially wild and reduced on the nose but quickly
> gained freshness and dark fruit aromas. Juicy yet seamless blackberry
> and spicecake flavors are nicely firmed by zesty acidity. Primary in
> flavor but supple and broad, with a late note of cracked pepper. This
> surprisingly accessible and plush wine finishes with very good
> persistence."
>
> 90 Points
>
> International Wine Cellar

I feel your pain....almost weekly.