Some friends who have been in Tahoe for several weeks got back, we had them (and their pup) over for dinner. While the dogs had (and hid) bones, the p eople had:
Oysters on half shell, and pignoli salami NV Castellroig Cava Light, crisp, herby notes, very dry. Good value at under $10. B/B-
Burrata caprese, followed by pasta with lobster and nduja
Cacio e pepe sausage, elotes, followed by fruit and cheese
2011 Felsina Chianti Classico Drinking well- ripe black cherry, dried cherry, just a little earth and lea ther. Maybe a little riper/rounder than my Chianti ideal, but really tasty. B/B+1985 Ridge Monte Bello (375) I though this was absolutely lovely and a pointe. Balanced acids. Rich cass is fruit, leather, an almost Marthas-like eucalyptus/menthol note. Long ea rthyt finish. Wish this had been a 750! A-
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.