Lunch with friends

[Florida Jim]

With a lunch of grilled chicken, lightly dressed greens and grape tomatoes with a couple slices of goat cheese:

2000 Pra, Soave, Classico Superiore:

medium white fruit scents with a bit of fresh herb and mineral/

light bodied, ripe and fresh on the palate with flavors that follow the nose, softly textured, nice acidity/

medium finish.

A lovely wine that I could drink often. Profound, no; delicious, oh yeah.

About $16.

2001 Donnhoff, Riesling Estate (Qba):

pure spring water on the nose with some honey and floral tones/

light bodied, wonderful texture, a clear sweetness, some granite/slate tones, good concentration, perfect balance/

long finish.

A bit too sweet with the chicken dish but with a fresh orange afterward it was all about acidity and cut. Given sufficient time in the cellar, this will be terrific.

About $13.

2000 M. Lafarge, Bourgogne:

wafting black cherry and spice on the nose with a little mineral and a hint of other black fruits/

light bodied but not thin, taking on weight since release, full flavors follow the nose and add a very clear stone element, concentrated and intense, graceful/

long finish.

Declassed 1er Volnay never tasted so good. This is really coming around. Short term cellaring is a good idea, if you can keep your hands off it. ‘Lovely stuff.

About $17.

Best, Jim