On Nov 27, 6:27*am, DaleW <Dwmi...@aol.com> wrote:

> 2006 *Gundlach Bundschu Zinfandel
> Not sure how long this had been opened. Nice berry fruit, some spice,
> ok length. Maybe lacking a bit in midpalate. Pretty nice Zin. B
>
> 2006 Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape
> Warm red fruit, garrigue/herb, a touch of cedar. Some tannins, and
> running a little hot. I like better on its on than with food. With
> time, it's very nice on its on. B+/B
>
> 2006 Weinbach "Cuvee Theo" Gewurztraminer (Alsace)
> Just off-dry, full of ginger and spice, very nice length. Best food
> match. B+/B
>
> 2006 Havens "Bourriquot" (Napa)
> Tight as a drum on opening, not showing much at all. Some black fruit,
> but more tannin than any flavor. But after a while with air it begins
> to show quite nicely. Blackberry and cassis fruit, a little anise,
> cocoa. B-/C+ for pop and pour, I'll say B+ for potential.
>
> Not stunning day of wines, but nice Thanksgiving, I hope all who
> celebrated has as good a time as we did.
>
> 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.**

Dale:

Nice selections! None of them pretentious, but all undoubtedly
contributed to the ambiance. Thanks for sharing!

--Bob