Finally, after an almost 2 year break, my beloved park concerts by Hudson returned. Marion Cumings and a nice band, evening breeze off river made a scorching day fairly comfortable, and we shared food (pork chops, baba ganoush, potato salad, shrimp, and more) and wine with friends
2004 Pepiere Briords Muscadet Still lively, saline/seashell, tangy citrus fruit, long and complex. A- NV Azimut Rosado Cava Light, dry, crisp, sprightly. B
2020 Muri-Gries Lagrien Rosato Juicy, ripe red cherry and plum, needs a bit more verve for me. B-/C+
2020 Baudry Chinon Rose Herby red fruits, good acids, bigger than usual B
Great to be with friends by the river once more
Thursday was a sucky day, as a pre-Elsa microburst dumped a ton of water on Dobbs Ferry, Main St became a river than came over sidewalk and eventually into my office. After several hours cleanup I only had energy for leftovers (pork chops, potato salad, farro)
2019 Alzinger Loibenberg Smaragd Gruner Veltliner Very GV with white pepper and green pea over a ripe pear and citrus base. Firm, full, and fun. B+/B
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.