2004 Chateau Belingard Bergerac

The second offering at the Operation Philly Cheese Final Planning Conference. This one from AD. A gasping improvement on the Black Swan. All over the place in flavor and bouquet. Once again validating the wisdom of Alfio Moriconi and the fine work he does for TW. Franze 1 , Oz - 0. This rosebud of a wine set off Lin's meat dish with vigah and turned the tide of convo into a rollicking interactive prep briefing for the weekend's sojourn to Ballmer and Philly. Agreed on the Friday rendezvous and the early Saturday departure. The handing out of expedition uniforms and kit (fleeces, patches, and GI can openers) only livened the impacto de vino. Wham of a desert--Stilton followed. Finished the evening with a pounding Navy fight songs warmup, complete with on-line accompanima, accompinimi, uh uh music (thanks Cohens). "OHHHHHHH, the Goat is old and gnarly . .. . . . . . " Expectations are now set at Condition HIGH-ONKEY. IMADOT: straight to bed after le shower.