2008 La Cana Albariño – It had 12% ABV, nuances of canned pineapples and was fat. It had an interesting hoppy ale-like quality. This Jorge Ordonez selection was a good one and I’m glad Dave Bernahl left me some to sip. Last tasted fall of 2010 Drink now-2013
2005 Burgans Albariño- The texture reminded me of an uncooked marshmallow. To be specific, I taste the powder on the outside of a marshmallow. This was really nice and round. My buddy Ben thought this could pass for a chardonnay and then he thought it might be something from Alsace. It went well with goat cheese and had a nice dry finish. There was lots of weight on the center of the tongue and it had a tingly finish. It reminded me of what a Monterey County Chard might taste like if it wasn't over-oaked. It would have to have less alcohol too. Last tasted 8/18/07 Drink now
Thursday, May 12, 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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