Last night was dinner with Bobby Flay and Rachel Ray. After returning
home from a rigorous day pretending to work and reading countless
newgroup posts, I was feeling somewhat in the mood for Italian.

Antipasto: steamed organic broccoli with a kiss of grated organic
pecorino romano.

primo: 3/4 cup (dry) organic whole wheat fusili pasta, boiled with a
pinch of grey salt. Mixed with sliced organic cherry tomatoes and a
puree of sauteed garlic, rosemary infused organic olive oil, organic
flat leaf parsley, and 1/4 cup grated pecorino; pulsed in processor then
added to pasta.

secondo: two pieces; frozen chicken breast tenderloins. Pan fried &
steamed (place cover over top of sautee pan) with olive oil, salt and
pepper. Covered with organic no salt added marinara sauce and red chili
hot sauce.

dolce: thin sliced organic gala apple topped with raspberry jam and
waiffer slice of pecorino romano.

TN: Purchased bottle at TJ for $2.15 total. Opened during steaming of
antipasto. Initial tasting was marbled earth clay with strong alcohol
and subtle forest berry. Finish was fruit jam reduction with pebble
stone overtones.

Overall Experience: A-


Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine at $1.99 - $4.99, B a good wine $4.99 - $7.99, C mediocre wine at
$7.99 and up. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice.