I was invited to a friend's place for dinner with his Mom and some friends of hers...Phil and Sheila. Phil was an oenophile and loved to talk wine. Unknown to me, he had helped prepare cocktails and the wines for dinner, desert, etc.
When I arrived, we retired to the dining room and began our meal. The appetizers were served and wine was poured in the kitchen and served.
My friend's mom said, "I wonder Phil. Could you tell us the name and vintage of the wine being served?" Phil smiled and said, "Of course."
He then proceeded to lift his glass, smell the aroma after a swirl and then taking a sip. With a smile, he responded, "I believe it is a Puligny-Montrachet...perhaps 1971. No!...1973. Yes...1973." My friend's mom exclained, "Exactly right! Well done."
I was aghast and exclaimed, "That's amazing Phil! How did you do that? You clearly know your wines well."
He let go a belly laugh and said, "Elementary m'boy. You see...I'm the one who brought the wine!"
The whole scene was for my benefit and my "comeuppance" for being a bit late for supper. All had a laugh at my expense. Good fun.
Yeah that would really be an incredible call!!
I wonder if anyone out there can actually do it?