2006 Chapoutier "Les Meysonniers" Syrah - Crozes Hermitage, France
The lavender and black pepper traits might make people get the word Syrah tattooed on their biceps. Although this wine is mostly syrah, a touch of viognier is blended in. The color looks a like squid just shot its ink into a glass. With a smoky, salty bacon fat quality, the wine is rustic, gamey and good. You can’t find this in Safeway! Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015
2005 Crozes-Hermitage "Les Meysonniers" M. Chapoutier ($228 case) - no barnyard although many Crozes do have some funk. This one was super tannic but no real signs of Brett. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2013
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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