Catawba Merlot

Peter and Char's New Year's Eve Bash. Some great red wine: NEX for $3.99 a bottle

2001 Casiellero de Diablo (Chile)

At Atlanta Fogo de Chao: Bueno.

Bella Sera Pinot Grigio

Bob and Ginny's post-Christmas Dinner. Great food and terrific wine. A real crowd pleaser when coupled with twice baked ziti.

Christmas Dinner 2003

At Randy and Beth's in Hudson. A comfortable wine of unnamable vintage. The multi-course dinner was fabulous.

2001 Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon

Christmas Eve Dinner. Bri: "Is there a God?"; Randy: "Its a kickass wine";
Ben: "Gee Dad, why doesn't Johnny Stratton like me?"; Jake: "It's strong"; Steph: "Strong Wine"; A nice but somewhat metallic wind--but met the roast beef head on.

Verdange White Zinfandel

New Port Richey. Imported from and aged in the Gran's frig for months and possibly years. Excellent spaghetti supper fouled by this sickly sweet witches brew. (Probably not Verdange's fault). The Christmas suffering begins.

Chez Estling

A nice light red wine upon arrival in Gville coupled with some excellent Irish Dubliner cheese and good conversation. Princess and her new found parrot friend. David E. hand injury as a result of a friend B.U.I. (Bowling Under the Influence)

2002 Santa Maria Merlot (Chile)

The A.D./Josephine Christmas Dinner Party. Fabulous little Merlot. The Chileans strike it rich again. This party was only clouded by the old man's an extended visit to the loo but salvaged by a nice exchange of presents (Val's idea).