With salmon in a 3-mustard crust, brown rice, and spinach, the 2009 Pernot Bourgogne showed well again, classic white Burg profile with apple and pear fruit, a light hint of hazelnut, soil. B+
Some friends wanted to go to Queens for dinner, we ended up at Trattoria l'Incontro in Astoria. Betsy had burrata and proscuitto, I had grilled octopus. Betsy had branzino while I had tigerfish with a caper/ tarragon lemon sauce (we also had a taste of friend's venison and scallops). We split a bottle of Feudi di San Gregoria Greco di Tufo (I believe 2008, not listed on winelist but I think I remember correctly). Low to middling acid, ripe fruits, almonds, not bad. B/B-
We were back early, and I wanted a bit of upgrade. Opened a 2001 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico half-bottle. I'm not a big Amarone fan, but I like this. Light lift to nose, not as heavy as many Amarones, seems fresh, has deep plum, raisin, anise, and floral notes. Pretty fun. B/B+
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.