Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

The Wines of Etude

Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2008
Chardonnay, Carneros, 2007
Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2008
Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006
"GBS", Carneros, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005

All great wines, but the Pinot Noir and the Cabernet were the two standouts.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

On the docket for tonight . . .

Chateau Margaux, Pavillion Blanc, 2002 (delicious, appropriately aged, medium weight, nice citrus and lemon grass, perfect with Chevre)
Domaine Tempier, Bandol, 1993 (suprisingly good for an off-vintage in Bandol. The wine was begining to show age but still had a ton of life left in it. The original price tag was still on it, $17.99)
Sea Smoke, Pinot Noir "Botella", Sta. Rita Hills, 2005 (This is at a great place right now. I'd not open another for 2 more years. It's begining to flesh out, but still has some unpacking to do)

All in all, a great night of wine appropriately paired with Asparagus Bisque, Spinach Salad, and Salmon.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Pierre Gimonet, Brut, 2000
Flowers, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2007
Scherrer, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2006
T.R. Elliot, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2006
Pedestal, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006
Peirson-Meyer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 (WOTN. Parker scored this wine poorly but I thought it was phenomenal. Really, really impressive).

Friday,

Tres Ojos, Garnacha, Calatayud, 2007
Brunier, Le Pigeoulet, Vin d'Pays, 2007
Mas Nuef, Rouge, Costieres de Nimes, 2007
Culler, Syrah, Caseda, Sonoma Coast, 2006
Epicurean, Grenache, Mc Laren Vale, AU, 2007

Alban, Viognier, Edna Valley, 2005
Sequel, Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2005
Alto Moncayo, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain, 2006

Thursday Hodge Podge

Casa Cassera, Pinot Noir, "Burning Creek Vineyard", Sta. Rita Hills, 2001
Domaine Jean Bousquet, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006
Chateau Destieuse, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2000
Mason, Merlot, Napa, 1998
Dunham Froese, Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, 2007
Rombauer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2002
Salanques, Cellar Mas Doix, Priorat, Spain, 2004
Louis Jadot, Beaulolais, France, 2007
Truchard, Cabernet Sauvigon, Carneros, 2002
La Fenetre, A Cote, Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2007
Weins, Petite Sirah, Temecula, 2006
Curtis, Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2006

Monday, May18th, 2009

Schuh Box Dinner



Chateau de Baumard, Chenin Blanc, Loire, 1989

Sine Qua Non, The Petition, California, 2005

Sea Smoke, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, 2004

Domaine Tempier, Rose, Bandol, 2007

Atlas Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2003

Betts & Scholl, Hermitage, 2004

Azelia, Barolo, 1999

Pira, Barolo "Marenca", 1999

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Kalin, Sauvignon Blanc, Potter Valley, 1997
Domaine Solitude, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvee Barbarini, 2000
Booker, Fracture, Paso Robles, 2006
Betts & Scholl, Hermitage, France, 2004