2006 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

A slightly sweet wine served at the corner table of 7 Fish in Key West. Perfect match for the grouper and snapper entrees on a nice, warm Saturday night. A wine made for fish. This all came after parasailing in the morning and another round the island trip via jet ski that basically left us incapacitated by the major swells on the Atlantic side. Somehow we were able to wander down to Mallory Square for sunset and then on to the Olivia St bistro walking stiff legged like robots. Two bottles of the Whitehaven eventually eased the pain enough to crawl home.

2005 Bella Sera Rosso delle Venezie

Nice smooth contribution that was slightly cool but never invisible. The MacMonty farewell lunch with stories of overseas attempted robbery and thumping 'o plenty in the Belgian capital. An unforgettable tour of duty when you fend off not one but two attempts at a shakedown. A drink all day wine for the masses that served to send Mac off to the Truman in style The availability of the bottle for longer term examination was welcome as well.