Dinner, wine, friends . . .

[Florida Jim]

Aperitif:

1999 Salomon, Kogl Reserve Riesling:

this nose is about lace and filigree with crisp white fruit scents, a bit of mineral and some fresh water aromas/

medium body (but just), clear and somewhat crisp flavors that follow the nose, some softer tones in the mineral and moving water genre, concentrated and well balanced/

medium finish.

A wine that is generated around elegance and silk; nothing here is overdone or inflated. Maybe it smells like snow on the mountains and tastes like melting ice; maybe not. But it does give one the very clear impression of a place and clean and delicate.

About $23, delivered.

With grilled chicken breasts and sautéed mushrooms with green salad:

2000 Lafarge, Bourgogne:

transparent/

clean scents of young red cherries, some black cherry and some resin and mineral/

light body, very silky in the mouth, flavors that follow the nose, very finely textured, excellent depth and some intensity, good balance/

medium finish.

This wine has not taken on weight so much as density, since release. A lovely thing that speaks of Volnay as surely as it does of Burgundy. Made from fruit harvested from a vineyard formerly designated as village Volnay and containing 40 year old vines.

Some wines create an impression that is greater than their sensual impressions; this is one.

About $18, delivered.

Best, Jim

[awbrig]

Thanks for inviting us.

[Florida Jim]

Thanks for inviting us.

Y'all come back now, ya hear?

Best, Jim

PS Cool graphic.

["T"]

OK, Jim. Who are your friends, and where do we sign up.

Thanks for the TN'S. Keep it up.

[Florida Jim]

OK, Jim. Who are your friends, and where do we sign up.

Thanks for the TN'S. Keep it up.

You're already signed up; what I want to know is, where were you? :)

Best, Jim

["T"]

I have a feeling it would be a long drive from Vancouver. Thanks anyway. :)

Edited June 13, 2003 by "T" (log)

[Craig Camp]

The Lafarge wines are exceptional and have been for a long time. $18 for a wine like this! Who said there are no good values in Burgundy. I am sure this wine can embarrass many a $50+ new world pinot noir wines.

Jim that was a particularly lovely tasting note on the Lafarge. I could almost taste it.