Betsy's back to work, since she had all day rehearsal I was in charge of dinner. Salmon and cucumbers in brown butter, brown rice, leeks braised in white wine, sugar snap peas. Cooking wine was the 2009 Goulart "T" Torrontes (not sure if the T is actually the name or just a graphic effect), Lemony citrus, good acidity, a bit herbal, with a surprising note of tannins- not a lot, but surprising to be there at all. Finish is a bit short, and after a while there's a funny medicinal note. Still, interesting if not compelling. B-
Dinner wine was the 2002 St Innocent "Seven Springs" Pinot Noir. I was afraid this might be infanticide, but it's actually drinking nicely. Black cherry fruit backed by tensile acids and resolving tannins. Lively, but also smooth and rich, with hints of chocolate and truffle. I really enjoy this, and am kicking myself for not buying more. A-
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.