TN: Easter weekend wines (and the winners are NZ SB & '02 Sancerre)

A couple notes/corrections: Brancott is the name Montana uses in US.

And off-topic: That should read "Xerxes", of course. It was a fine opera, done in English with amusing translation and production. Though I confess countertenors put me on edge.

The friend of Betsy's from the orchestra who suggested restaurant, when advised of our lukewarm response, said "oh I wouldn't get sushi there, I only order noodles". Personally I feel if you're going to recommend a restaurant, be specific! Dale

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Umm... Brancott is the brand name used in the US by Montana Wines - otherwise there would be geographical confusion. The Brancott Estate is in Marlborough, and the label is used in NZ for Montana's top SB. In Gisborne (note no 'u') their top Chardonnay is sold as "Ormond Estate", and the "Gisborne" is a step down. Both are oaked. Your description sounds more like the Ormond Estate, but it could be either.

It's part of Sacred Hill.

--brian