ith flounder poached in a white/caper sauce, the 2012 Secateurs Chenin Blan c. I don’t drink much South African CB, but enjoyed this. On the simple s ide, but nice lemony citrus fruit with a wooly Chenin note. Worth it's $12 tag, B/B-
Spring seems to be here, with the added bonus of DST abd I grilled some pep pers and some herb rubbed pork chops while Betsy prepared potatoes, broccol i, and salad. Wine was the 2011 Vissoux “Cuvee Traditionelle” Beaujolai s. Fairly big and tannic for a straight Beaujolais, but while tight to star t it opens up into a lovely glass of Gamay. Cherries and raspberries, spice , a little smokey edge. Full, zesty acids, good length. I think I need more of this! 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.