lunch at mille fleurs

began with celery soup with almonds
subtle sweetness and celery flavor
nuts provided interesting texture

jadot pouilly-fuisse
vintage unknown
decanted
medium gold
a few unappetizing particles
how long had it been opened?
weak nose
paired with lobster salad.
lobster meat full of deep briny flavors.
went well with soft, rich avocado and bright sweet papaya
enhancing the slight buttery notes of this chardonnay

santa barbara pinot
vintner and vintage unknown
likely Carr's
decanted
pale garnet - but not translucent
light fruity nose
heavy in wood
vanillas
palate overpowered with wood
gentle tannins
lacks pinot character
paired with duck confit
potatoes had strong earthy taste
wine brought out spots of smokiness in fatty meat

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meiomi pinot 2012
screw cap
dark red but translucent
began with awkward nose
after a minute revealed strong cherry aroma
a bit overpowering
artificial scent of cheap sweets
american candy shop
light red fruit arrival
medium tannins - turns chocolatey

stored under vacuum for one night
- next morning - tannins are almost gone
cherry candy much more subdued
mouthfeel thin, like water
brighter acidity
faint chocolate
tiny note of strawberry emerges
but drowned and numb
like town turned to driftwood after hurricane