Over several nights, the 2002 Christoffel Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling
Spatlese. Full texture, adequate though not bracing acidity, some red
cherry fruit mixing with apple and lime. A pleasant but not exciting
Riesling. B-/B

With a porterhouse, couscous, and leftover cabbage, the 2002 La Fleur
de Bouard (Lalande de Pomerol). I've generally been a fan of this
property, a nice example of modern style in the satellites, but this
was disappointing. Hard tannins and in-your-face oak, black plum
fruit. Charmless. Possibly an awkward period, but I'm happy not to
have more. B-/C+

Tonight I made a variation of sole meunier (with blood orange rather
than lemon), with leftover couscous and veggies. I opened the 2005
Belliviere "L'Effraie" Coteaux du Loir. Shock and awe! This is not
what I expected. The delicious 2004 was just the slightest bit off
dry, this is quite sweet. Big mango/papaya fruit, quince, a lanolin
note. Impressive and very good wine, but NOT what I wanted with sole.
A tentative B+/A-

Luckily I had a drier white nearby. The 2005 Paul Pernot Bourgogne
blanc is still a lovely wine for $15. Ripe Bosc and Comice pear, a
little butterscotchy note, floral. Mineral core, balanced acidity,
good length for level. Much better with my fish. B+

I'll sample these two as I watch the Final Four games tonight (go
Heels!!!).

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.