Showing posts with label Rheinhessen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rheinhessen. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Nierstein
1997 “Niersteiner Pettenthal” Riesling Auslese, Weingut Hernsheim – I thought the color was pretty light (only a touch of gold) for being an older late harvest wine. Apparently, they use quite a bit of sulfur to stabilize the wines. I like how this gem ($65) was not sticky and a little light for auslese. I don’t know why the folks on table six were drinking this with their coffee, but I’m glad they ordered it. Last tasted fall of 2010 Drink now-2015
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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