Tuesday, June 14, 2011
6 of us met at Walt's Wharf in Seal Beach to get a taste of Copper River Salmon before the short season ends. Parking is always a problem in downtown Seal Beach but as luck had me I found a parking spot right by the back door of the restaurant.
We all brought higher end Pinot Noirs to share. Corkage was $10 which I was surprised that it wasn't more seeing as Walt's Wharf has an extensive wine list. The restaurant is owned by Dr. Babcock of Babcock Wines in the Sta Rita Hills area.
I brought a 2003 Clos Pepe Vigernon Select. There was a 2001 Williams Selyem Rochioli Vineyard. Both of these wines were excellent. Also brought was a 2005 and 2007 Sea Smoke Southing. Nice to compare the years. The 2005 was showing beautifully. The 2007 was good but could use a few more years aging. Rounded out with a 2008 Dundee Hills, 4 Graces, Black Family and a 2007 Abiouness Stanly Ranch.
Dinner was good., A bit pricey at $36 a plate but Copper River salmon is not cheap. It sells for about $26 + a pound in the fish markets.
The restaurantt was busy all night. Not packed but a constant turn over of tables. That is a good sign. Maybe the economy is starting to loosen slightly.
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