Red & Amber

Pre-July 4th BBQ - i.e. - cook outdoors - eat indoors - full blown table set up - no beer - no hearty burgundy - no super chilled two-buck-chuck -

Cos d' Estournel - 1993 - & - Feiler-Artinger Pinot Cuvee Ruster Ausbruch - 1998

Our hostess served Scallops wrapped in Bacon to nibble on - then Steak - Salad  - Corn on the Cob - all at a formal table - thank you Steph -

Our host served  - Cos d' Estournel - 1993 - wonderful St. Estephe - 60/40 Cab/Merlot - earthy as it should be - very subtle nose - decanted - opened slightly in the glass - smooth edges - mature - don't think I would let this one sit too much longer - very nice against the steak - thank you Gerry -

Desert was another plus - cheese cake - tart plum tart -

My contribution - Feiler-Artinger Pinot Cuveee Ruster Ausbruch - 1998 - pinot blanc/ newburger/ pinot grigio/ chardonnay - noble rot (botrytis) - rich amber in color - wonderful clean flavors - closed my eyes with each sip - regretting only that I did not have another bottle -

Someone suggested coffee - forgetaboutit -