Betsy tried a new chicken-grilling method last night, putting a split bird under a pan loaded with bricks. Pretty tasty, and a marinade (oil, herbs, spices) kept it moist. Served with grilled zucchini and a kind of panzanella variant - cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and grilled bread with an anchovy-pistou dressing. Wine was the 2004 Clos Roche Blanche Pineau d'Aunis rosé. Light-colored, with rather light strawberry fruit overlaid with wildflowers and green herbs. Rather minerally on the finish, actually on the finish the strawberry fruit has a light sweetness to it. Probably something a little more assertive would have been a better match with this meal, but this is a pleasant fun rosé with distinctive character. B+/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.