2005 Duckhorn Merlot – This is a fruit forward Merlot. On the palette, it reminded me of a showy satin gown. Duckhorn is a benchmark in California and it practically sells itself. Suggest it and see how easy selling wine is. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015
2001 Duckhorn "Three Palms" Merlot Magnum - Cherry vanilla elegance that was clearly over-oaked. The baking spice and bing cherry made me want to become an ex-patriot who only drinks wine from carafes. I'm just kidding, Pelerin makes a good syrah. Last tasted 8/20/0 Drink now-2015
2000 Nickel & Nickel "Suscol" Merlot- $120 on Casanova's wine list. Coffee nuances and a vanilla bean pureness. If this was a chick, it'd be a hot blonde chick scooping ice cream at Baskin Robbins ice cream parlor on a hot day with good waves. I'm losing it! Last tasted 2007 Drink
now-2015
1992 Beringer "Bangcroft Ranch" Merlot - a dirty espresso grind earthiness that coated your teeth with grit. It tasted like flat cola, but had a cedar tea and cigar box complexity. 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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