On 10/7/13 4:03 PM, DaleW wrote:

> Back to bo ssam, with the 2011 Foillard “Cote de Py” Morgon. Nicely
> balanced, fresh red fruits with light smooth tannins, fresh
> acids,soil notes, good length. B+

That's nice to hear, Dale. I've got some headed my way right now, from
Dan Posner.


> Saturday I went to pick up Dave and Mary Kate at JFK, by time I was
> back just had some gyosa, okra, and leftover wine. Sunday Betsy’s
> sister and her family came over for a family dinner to welcome Dave
> back, we started with smoked duck breast canapes, crudite, and
> caprese, main course was miso-glazed salmon with a Chinese
> broccoli/sprout/rice noodle dish.

What an absolutely delicious sounding menu, Dale. How does the miso
glaze do with salmon? I've only ever had it with "black cod" (sable).

> 2009 Drouhin Morgon This was rather muted at first, some fruit opened
> up, but this remained someone stiff and ungiving. Closed? Maybe, but
> for now C+

Ook! I've got some of this, too, purchased on the basis of John
Gilman's enthusiasm for it. Hopefully, like many '09s, it just needs
more time to come into its own.

Thanks for the notes!
Mark Lipton

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