My wife is in DC for a few days so I sopped at my favorite bistro for
a glass of wine and a light meal at the bar. The bartender poured me
a glass of red on the house and asked me to guess. It was reddish
purple in the glass with a medium weight to it. Nose of oaky vanilla
a bit of dusty cassis (which made me think Napa) and it had a plummy
almost floral perfume to it. As soon as I tasted it I knew it wasn't
California but French as the acidity and tannins were higher toned
than most Napa wines. It had a medium body on the palate, red
currant, a bit of spice and cedar but a touch too much new oak for
me. I guessed 2003 Left Bank Bordeaux and found out it was 2005
Chateau Lalande Borie. On the list for $11 a glass. "B"