Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Pomerol

2004 Ch. Clinet, Pomerol - dark and smooth. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 
2004 Ch. Gazin, Pomerol - very monstrous, very tannic. No 82' Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 
2004 Ch. La Conseillante, Pomerol - a little bit of a bitter edge Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 
2004 Ch. Petit Village, Pomerol - this was one of the better Pomerols. It was approachable and soft. Maybe a little watery though. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 
1995 Chateau La Croix du Casse, Pomerol - ($140.00 on Casanova's list) the host and his two guests drank this bottle remarkably quick. It seemed like the best way to taste. You can swirl for the nuances and pound for the pleasure. A truly elegant wine with crushed velvet all over the place. I notice less funk and earth in Pomerol than St. Emillion. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 
1959 Petrus - there was no sign of the brick oxidative character you'd get when drinking an old wine. Instead, I saw black and purple tones that reminded me of crushed velvet. The guest of honor was born in 1959, so the host thought it would be a good idea to have this wine. It would've been nice to sit down and drink an entire bottle to monitor its evolution. Cue the cliché’: an iron fist in a velvet glove. Truly one of the best wines I've ever tasted. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-or in another 100 years 

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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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