Good Wine, So-So Steak

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LAT 40° 44' 12.12" | LON -73° 59' 51.00" — (June 21, 2008) The place is called Café Loup. Had an excellent Malbec there, Zette 2003 from Domaine de la Grazette, France. Tasting notes: The color was deep ruby approaching plum toward the center. It had a vanilla bouquet with a touch of dried herbs. The taste was of licorice overtones supported by vanilla, anise and herbs. Long finish that lingers at the back of the mouth. A silky mouthfeel.

The skirt steak was so-so. Inconsistent at the thinner, trickier parts of the cut, but well cooked at the thicker parts.

The appetizer of heirloom red and yellow beets and goat cheese, stacked like poker chips, was excellent.