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[Florida Jim]

Other people's wine:

1999 Diochon, Moulin-a-Vent:

Rich and heady on first opening and stayed that way; smooth, concentrated, structure in the background and excellent length. Just picked up a case of this from a going-out-of-buiness sale for $12. Ready now but will last.

2000 Jadot, Moulin-a-Vent Chateau des Jacques:

Same sale ($14); more focused and structured but still open and nicely complex; concentrated, more fruit driven than the previous wine but also more structured; strong finish. Will have a longer life than the Diochon but is approachable now.

2000 J. J. Cristoffel, Riesling Kabinett Urzinger Wurzgarten:

Same sale ($10); floral and stone aromatics, light and fun across the palate but not without complexity; medium length finish. Even better as it comes to room temp. with good balance and some very pretty layers. Good now; good later.

1993 Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia Rosado:

Sherry and pomegranate with a distinct vinous character on both the nose and palate; at once both oxidzed and fresh but oddly disjointed and stretched on the palate; medium finish. Certainly, not for everyone but I enjoyed it as much for its idiosyncricity as lightweight delivery.

Interesting rose.

Best, Jim