Tuesday Betsy made duck that had been marinating in a honey/5 spice
combo, with mustard greens, grilled king oyster mushrooms, and brown
rice with furikake. I'm usually a PN with duck guy, but I felt the
sauce might be a bit much for Burgundy. So I went New World, with the
2000 Neyers Syrah (Napa). Big ripe dark berry fruit, moderate tannins,
pretty good acids for a Napa Syrah. There's a hint of candied
sweetness that detracts a bit for me, though Dave in particular likes
this wine. I don't think further cellaring would be rewarded. It's
not my style, but I have to say it did remarkably well as a match.
Match gets an A-, the wine a B.

Wednesday we had whole grilled red snapper, which called out for
Sancerre, but unfortunately I was driving group of students to the
city, so abstained.

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.**