Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Central Otago
2004 Felton Road Riesling from Central Otago, N.Z. The grapes came from the Bannockburn vineyard and the alcohol was only 9%. This was like drinking a "Lime Ricky" at the Rio Grill. It was so delicious I was pounding the bottle and feeling better with every sip. It was about $20.00 in Southern Latitudes and it was one of the best bottles I've had in awhile. It was super limeade lemonade margarita with Patron Silver. You couldn't taste the alcohol. Dramatic and austere palette-cleansing acidity that's so intense you feel like you're on a roller coaster with winds blowing your hair into frenzy. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2012
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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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