Oakland, December 31—
WE ALTERNATE YEARS, New Year's Eve, having dinner with two old friends, odd-numbered years at our house, even-numbered at theirs. It's a nice tradition, and it keeps us out of trouble. And the food's always good. Take tonight, for example: ossobuco, nicely flavored with judicious carrot and garlic; steamed broccoli, risotto; green salad; cheesecake for dessert. Long and pleasant conversation. Fireworks over the distant bay at midnight. A perfect evening.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Simi, 2003; Kendall Jackson, 1997; both strong and substantial, the Simi a little more serious
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