2004 Vieux Telegraph-Brunier, Chateauneuf Du Pape - dark color in the glass with port-like chocolaty over ripe strawberries. The black pepper and tobacco nuances made this wine seem like a dirty old man thinking up ways to lure the ladies. Maybe not, but it was dirty and had tons of character. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015
2004 Ch. La Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape ($336 case) - Christmas candy mixed with pine trees, and port-like black pepper jam. The hot climate's indigenous grape types lead me to fall off the wagon. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015
2003 E. Guigal Grenache (blend) - Chateauneuf du Pape, France
With tobacco, red raspberry, and black pepper qualities this is perfect for customers who just ate garlic and need something to slake their thirst. Cotes du Rhone Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2013
1985 Beaucastel Chateauneuf $235 (10/15/07) – this isn’t as good when the sediment integrates with the juice. The nose is so funky and the fruit is quite raspberry-like. The psycho-group deserves to drink the sediment. I’m glad the bottle has been shaken. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015
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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