Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Cabernet Sauvignon - Howell Mountain
1998 Dunn Cabernet, Howell Mountain - Ted brought this high-end gem that reminded me of the old world. With the exception of the highly extracted disposition of the wine, it truly reminded me of Europe. It was dirty like a baseball field or a Pichon Baron from Pauillac, but it reminded me of walking the trail down to that one secret spot in Big Sur. It had some dry oak and teas leaves that you might smell after you ran over a skunk. This one must have a long life ahead. The center was black and there wasn't much rim variation. It did have that candied cherry tobacco that Howell displays from time to time. Ted takes over, we all go home. Last tasted 9/4/07 Drink now-2015
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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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