TN: Heaven is low humidity After Sunday's thunderstorm we had a couple of cool grey days, then Wednesday the sun returned. Temps pushed into 80s, but humidity was low, and we were in good spirits as we headed for the evening concert by the river. A good jazz band, a nice breeze, and good friends. Aaaahh...... Food was actually mostly leftovers (chicken, beans, salad, and peaches). An open bottle of 2003 Puzelat PdA was popular with all who tasted it. So was the 2004 Clos Roche Blanche Touraine Sauvignon. Less grbutty than my impression of a previous bottle, just clean Sauvignon Blanc fruit with a bit of chalk and flint. Excellent acidity, clean if not especially long finish. Very good QPR. B+ A couple of friends had each brought a Rioja ros=E9: 2004 Muga Rosado. Light-colored and light-bodied, a crisp refreshing wine with light strawberry character. B 2003 Marques de Caceres Rosado. Darker, more candied. Not totally devoid of acid, but clunky next to the Muga. I prefer the Muga, but this is drinkable, at the $5 Fred paid that's something. B- Such a nice night that we just stayed well after the concert, enjoying the breeze, the last traces of the sunset, and the conversation. =20 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. 
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