Wednesday was a scorcher, but it was cooler (in the shade) by the river wit h a nice breeze. Concert was good (Jackie Gage group) and a good crowd gath ered. Betsy and I were joined by David and Grace from CA, Betsy’s s ister and family, and several others. We had cucumber-melon soup with crab, leftover lamb, and salad. Others shared bruschetta, salads, and more.
2015 The Withers rose Nice Provence ringer, citrus peel, peach, and strawberry flavors. Good acid s, fresh herby nose, good length. B+2013 Jaeger-Defaix “Les Clous” Rully 1er Medium bodied, white pear with some oak. The wine is a good foil for the cr ab, on its own I find the oak a bit more prominent. Ideally I’d thi nk of letting this age a few years for the oak to integrate- it’s g ot enough acid and extract to age. But in the age of premox I think I? ?ll just choose to drink in situations (lobster and such) where I don? ??t mind some oak. B
2014 Jousset “Exile” Rose Pet-Nat, think Fred said Cab Franc. Funky and earthy, red berries and herbs . Nose reminds me a bit of a lambic beer. B2016 Finca Wollfer Rose I saw Wolffer and assumed North Fork so was taken aback at vintage. Then sa w it was Mendoza which makes more sense. This has more acidity than most Ma lbec roses but there is a clunkiness to the finish that I don’t enj oy., Others liked more. C+/B-
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C drinkable. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a p arty where it was only choice.Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivi ty, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.