TN: Lisini, 2 French '04s, 2 Oz wines With some leftovers, 2004 Clos Roche Blanche Touraine Sauvignon. HEavy on the Gs, grbutt and gooseberry. Just a tiny hint of sweetness (probably not real RS , just ripe fruit) but moderate acidity and nice clean finish. B+ With some Hawaiian pork ribs from freezer, the 2004 JP Brun (Terres Dorres) "L'Ancien VV" Beaujolais. I can't say this was thrilling at first, there's a needleliness to the acidity that bothers me a little. The cherry fruit has an edge of earth, but I'm not excited. Next night it's better and rounder, still good crisp acidity but without the needlely note. B-B- first night, B+ with air. Saturday I was bored with eating alone, and tried to round up a small dinner crew- it's rough to find people around in July. But managed to get one friend over, and threw lamb chops, polenta, parsnips, and squash on the grill, plus made some green beans. I served the 1999 Lisini Brunello de Montalcino. Big and ripe, modern without being over the top. There's some coffee-oak aromas and just a hint of herbs, but at this stage the black cherry fruit is dominant. Balanced acidity and ripe tannins, needs time yet drinks well. A- Dolores brought the 2003 Marquis Phillips Shiraz (South Eastern Australia). Not my style, overpowers food, even if it's not as big-porty as the bigger boys in the MP portfolio. Ripe blackberry fruit, some licorice-fennel. Actually, I hate to admit it, I find this ok just sipping as we sit on the patio watching the Bbuttet trying to plot a way to convince me to give her the last lambchop. NOT a food wine. B-B- With the rest of those ribs Sunday, the 2002 Grant Burge "Thorn" Riesling (Eden Valley). Green tropical fruits (kiwi and mango) and citrus (grapefruit), just a little floral edge. Tasty enough, but I think the Grosset Polish Hill is more my style in Oz Riesling. 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. 
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