1989 California Sparkler and Locavore food.

Last night it was a hoot of a time.  David had found a 1987 bottle of California sparkling white bottled for the 50th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge.   We brought it up to Ashland for the wine and cheese party Jane and Peter planned to inaugurate a new gorgeous of rooms at the Winchester.   John thinks the small photo essay shows the reactions: 

Label Intact

Perhaps the photo essay shows the reactions to the brown, but still fizzy, liquid. 

Ben, The Arbiter of Taste, pronounces
the wine undrinkable

David awaits the opening with great anticipation.  The cork broke.

Peter had already tried it.  Jane sips
before making her decision

Dick did not try

CB did try

Jane overcame the experience

Andy knew better

Then it was off to Lorella's, the old Scarpetti's from last year, for a locavore and mostly vegetarian feast.   The only meats were a rib eye and a loin of pork.   The broccoli grilled with cheese, the salads of pea shoots, the porcini, and all the rest was superb.  Huge portions.  Beautifully presented.  The room is a bit loud, but we managed to hear everything.    The wines were excellent, a Cowhorn Applegate Valley Spiral 36 white blend and a Plaisance Ranch cabernet franc, both 2014, all met John's approval.

At this point, John is feeling no sciatic pain!