2005 Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir

We've been into the Gladiator before, but this time it was billed as the house red at the Zinc Brasserie. Rat-enabled, a medium sized, limo'd group consumed a good half case with nary a complaint for a wide variety of dishes including oyster and salmon starters, steak, lamb, and shellfish soup. The pompous, noisy waiter was confronted. The recent sailing excursion was reviewed as well as trips to England and Dallas. The role of rats examined. Pictures were exchanged and autographed detailing some unsettling poses of mental confusion. The meal ended with creme brulee all 'round and the Gladiator still in the arena. Finally, after a welcome after-dinner drink, we were easily bribed to take the limo express home with a chilled bottle of champagne.