Art - it’s a slow progression but I am trying to reduce my diet soda intake
Nick - I’ll have to give a white Rhône a shot as that is not a pairing I have tried out
Arv - thanks and do I get double credit for the multiple greens in the lettuce and the asparagus
Alex - you raise an interesting point about ratings for wines that generally fall into a lighter, more quaffable category which include rose's as well as loire valley whites (muscadet, chenin or sancerre) and in my opinion usually don't get the full credit they deserve. Sure many of these examples are refreshing and one dimensional and serve their purpose by the pool or on the boat or yacht if one is so lucky or just as well with a bucket of mussels, but there are also more serious examples that stand out and are more nuanced with additional complexities and that is why I felt that 93 points wouldn't be doing this wine justice as in my eyes, it really is a definitive cut above the pack. Make sense?
PS and I am with you on Ott which was previously commonly referred to as Hampton water in these parts that is, before Gerard Bertrand, Jon Bon Jovi and his son stole that term with their most recent offering
Jacques - also take a look for the Vacheron and Cotat Sancerre Roses as while they can be difficult to find, they are also best in class options in my book
