March 2011 Tasting Notes

• 2002 Mommessin Beaune 1er Cru Grèves - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru (3/28/2011)
  
  I dont know why I was compelled to buy this 4 years ago. I will say it is dumb, but there might just not be much interesting there. (85 points)
• 1997 Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Beckstoffer IV - USA, California, Napa Valley (3/14/2011)
  
  More impressed with the cohesion and life of this wine than the 97's from this site. I have not compared the producer tho. (87 points)
  
• 2007 Copain Pinot Noir Wentzel Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (3/12/2011)
  
  Not getting as much as I once did from this producer. Their basics tend to be higher on the QPR scale. This had some spice texture with bright fruit, and lacked a little length Perhaps my impression is colored by the fact that this was the one place I was excited to visit that was actually rude to us when we tasted. Despite that I purchased a few bottles hoping to recreate my admiration at home. (87 points)
  

Wine selections for a somewhat large party

Hubby's 40th will not be a very winecentric affair ( final four viewing party at a lounge that is letting us bring wine), but none the less we are expected to provide yummy workhorse wines. Here's what we are considering: