Friends over for dinner- oysters, onigiri, hami melon with prosciutto, bulgogi, salmon, Shanghai tips, and rice
NV R de Ruinart Brut Champagne Full, rich, toasty. B
2018 Heritiers du Comtes Lafon St. Veran Rich for Macon (as expected), integrated oak, pear and butterscotch, good length. B+
2015 Darnaud ?Les Trois Chenes? Crozes-Hermitage Straightforward juicy Syrah, not a lot of complexity. B-
Over to some friends patio, they served charcuterie, halibut, Swiss Chard, and quinoa.
NV Bisol Jeio Prosecco Crisp and straightforward, I liked. B
2020 Lauverjat Sancerre Rose Strawberries and cherries, good acids, fun. B
At park concert on a hot night, Gravlax, shrimp/avocado/tomato salad, prosciutto
2017 Pepiere Briords Wet rocks on steroids, my kind of wine! A-/B+
2014 Breton ?Nuits d'Ivresse? Bourgueil Foul - very corked, damn.
2020 Brezette Cotes de Provence Rose Empty, dilute, cold. C+
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 party where it was only choice.Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.