Saturday, October 8, 2011

Moscato, Malvasia, Beer, and Bailey's



2010 Terre Sabaude Moscato D'Asti, Italy ($13.99 at Lopez Liquors)5.5% alcohol.
This one tasted like peaches and cream oatmeal. One glass may be fun: at lunch, on Mother's Day, a picnic on the beach, or trying to seduce a freshman in college that has recently left catholic school for the dorms. Don't expect to get drunk, even if you try. The freshman might, but you won't. You'll be left dissapointed. A slight effervescence and a sweet viscus texture will leave you apathetic towards Mother's Day Brunch.



2010 Caravaglio Malvasia Isola Di Salina, Italy ($25 at Passionfish Restaurant)
It had a slight gold color, was kind of hot and had a floral bouquet. It lacked acidity, which made me think it was a Paso Robles Viognier. It had aromas of white flowers, white peach, and white...salt. It's biodynamic. We think it's cool because it shows the terroir of a small island off of the Northern coast of Sicily. This was similar to a $4.99 Epicuro Vermentino we had from Trader Joe's but better.



M.V. Stella Artois Lager, Belgium ($10 per six-pack)

We only had one left, so we had to share it. It sparkled like Champagne.



M.V. Bailey's Irish Cream Liquer, Ireland (17% Alcohol)

A beautifl cordial that tastes better cold. Since the Moscato failed to give me a buzz, this one picked up the slack.

2 comments:

Wine and Waves

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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