I was called to jury duty today and was one of the last prospective jurors dismissed, which was a fortunate thing as the trial may be a long one as it concerns a charge of child molestation (editorial note: I would have served willingly and dutifully, but I had no great desire to see the evidence in this case or lose 1-2 weeks of my life). To celebrate my newfound freedom, I made us a dinner of broiled rack of lamb with mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed bok choy and opened:
2006 Chateau St. Martin de la Garrigue "Bronzinelle" Coteaux du Languedoc
nose: briery blueberries palate: deep fruity core, dusty tannins and firm acids
Although the sages of Cellartracker had proclaimed that this wine -- bought some years ago on the strength of Mike Tomassi's endorsement -- was OTH, if anything it needs a few more years in the cellar to come into its own. Very enjoyable with the lamb if a bit simple at this state.
Mark Lipton