Dominique's visit. He brought 00 Montes Alpha M. Went to Napa: Opus, Quintessa, Stag's Leap, BV, Joseph Pehlps, Whitehall Lane, Esquisse, Miner. Semi blind tasting afterwards at Brandywine 2003/10/4

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
2000	Chateau La Grangere Grand Cru, St. Emilion meaty, coffee nose in a blackberry core, tannic, a hint of tea leaves - so - ws	n/a	***
NV	Overture, Napa Valley This is a new vintage. Although not labeled, grapes are mostly from 2000 vintage. New world style, full body, jammy, plum with a bit of metallic/mineral taste, long finish. Opening up in an hour becoming more vibrant. - so - ws	45.00	****
1999	Domaine Bernard Chave, Croz-Hermitage meat, beef, leather, pleasant, raspberry - so - ws	n/a	***
2000	Montes Alpha M, Santa Cruz almond, licorice, violet, fragrant, tannic, blackberry, blackcherry jam, long finish - so - ws	n/a	*****
1997	Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac well integrated, smooth, cedar, blackcurrant, bordeaux earth - so - ws	n/a	***