2002 Harlan Estate – Table nine ordered this $1,200 bottle and it was quite dark in the glass. It had lots of fruit, power, and alcohol with concentrated cassis and black licorice nuances. I thought it was a touch too young to drink, but deliciously hedonistic. I had the ’96 recently and I thought that one is past its prime. This one should continue to improve with age and maybe some of that thick, loud fruit will dissipate? Lasted tasted summer of 2010 Drink now
1996 Harlan Estate – Table three brought this one in. It seemed tired and hot. It had some licorice nuance, but it seemed a little too old. Last tasted fall of 2010 Drink now
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
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
No comments:
Post a Comment