2006 Bartenura Pinot Grigio, Lombardia Italy 12% A.B.V. ($8)
This one was fat and oxidized. It was past its prime, but Joey Large, Monterey County Weekly intern found it drinkable--it had alcohol and we were out of beer. The wine had a fruity nose and nuances of apples and pears that were cut several weeks ago and left out on the counter to turn brown. Who would do that? When I blind-tasted this, I thought it might be some type of Kosher wine like Manischewitz. Apparently, this wine "done" under the supervision of Rabbi Garelik. The blue bottle made me think this was a German Riesling, but it was fermented dry, and cloying (lacking acidity). It was over-the-hill and the perfect wine to blind-taste. Thank you Walter Ryce.
Tuesday, May 17, 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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