I woke up, threw some sandals on and headed to Pebble Beach to sip some vino. I started sipping at 10:00 am for the Pinot Noir blind-tasting. After finishing that life-altering experience, I noticed some sommeliers cleaning up after the "Montrachet: The Heart of Burgundy’s Grand Cru" tasting.
So,I stealthily sauntered in and reached for the dregs of the 2005 Domaine de La Romanee’ Conti “Le Montrachet” Chardonnay, Puligny, France ($5,000). It had searing acidity and displayed nuances of a decadent lemon tart with wet stones. However, I picked up on some nuances of rotten eggs, sulfur, and freshly struck match. This wine was incredible, but way too young to drink. This was clear evidence of statutory wine drinking--a serious violation in wine country. It was nice to be the bum staggering into the high-end scene. If I grabbed a case of those bottles, I could've put a 20% down payment on a nice home. That's silly.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Wine and Waves
I'm lucky to be a 31-year-old surf punk that gets to sample rare wines like the 1922 Pol Roger, the 1959 Petrus and the 2001 D.R.C. Richebourg--that doesn't mean those wines are always good, or worth the price. Since I've worked as a sommelier (in Monterey, CA) for high-end restaurants like Casanova, the Sardine Factory, and Marinus, I've honed my palate and I can choose a good bottle that won't break the bank. When I have enough time and money, I like to travel with my girl Lindsay Jackson to places with great wine and waves. I'm a certified sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) and am available to drink wine. Call: 831-521-8606 or e-mail: pwetterau@gmail.com
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