Sunday, July 20, 2014
Today was Delius annual bus trip up the coast. Today's lucky wineries were Pence and Tercero.A group of 30 met at Delius. wwwdeliusrestaurant.com, for a Champagne breakfast before boarding our white chariot for the 3 hour trip. I have done 14 of the 16 bust trips that Delius had put on. The people that used to go seem to be disappearing. I only saw 6 people that had been on the trips before. But it seems like good group.
We arrived at Pence about 11:40 just a little behind schedule. First wine poured was a Rose of Pinot. Decent but I have had better. Then the group took a walk (and I have done to many vineyards tours to be thrilled with another) up the hill to see the vineyards. I was not about the walk up that hill with my knees so I stayed behind and took a look at the dogs, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, very friendly and well behaved. Lucky dogs had a fire hydrant in their pen. Chickens roamed the area, Off the tasting room is a 3 sided area with chairs and couches. A nice pleasant place to have our lunch.
Lunch was served about 12:45. Catered box lunches with an assortment of sandwiches and salads. I found it a little difficult to put condiments on my sandwich leaning over a low coffee table. Maybe I should have gone inside. Food was good and Pence poured a Chardonnay and 3 Pinots. I found it interesting that they were pouring a wine that was not available. How can you sell if people can't buy. I did not buy any. I did not think it was so outstanding that I had to add it to my cellar. I have hundreds of Sta Rita Hills Pinots and do not need to add to them. Plus Pence is not in the Sta Rita Hills. They are approx one half mile outside the AVA.
Running a little late we headed for Los Olivos and Terceros's tasting room. The place is small so we split up in two groups. I was in the first group. I will go back in August and get wine from Larry. It was a zoo and I was not about the shelp wine around town. The bus was parked only a few blocks away but that was a few feet more that I wanted to carry wine.
Left Tercero and went over to Stolpman to see what was knew that I did not have. I did buy one bottle of a Carbonic Sangiovese and put six on order for August pickup. Looked like red Koolaid. Light tasting but when I opened the bottle on the bus and had it with cheese I think I found a great wine for the patio with a cheese plate in the hot summer months. Not a real serious wine but a fun wine.
Someone on the bus had told me about the "Garlic Guy" - went off in search of his plot of land. Right across from Qupe on the main drag (2 blocks long). Mans name is Paul and he had 73 different varieties of garlic for sale. When he sells out he closes until May of the next year. He does ship and his email is "www,garlicguy.net" . Brought home about 9 different types of garlic and I am anxious to try them.
Stopped at Qupe with Sue, she told me about the garlic guy and I found her when I stopped to buy some.
Did the higher end tasting and it was well worth it. Very solid good wines.
Back to the bus and the ride home. Got back to Delius about 7:50. A good trip with no major hiccups.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Clos Pepe Wine Dinner at Delius Restraurant
Friday. July 18, 2014
This was the second wine dinner that Clos Pepe Winery and Delius Restaurant , www.DeliusRestaurant.com, has hosted. First one was two years ago. Wes Hagen the winemaker and vineyard manager from Clos Pepe was present and pouring his wines to compliment the food. Dave the owner of Delius let me bring in a bottle of Clos Pepe Pinot Rose Sparkling wine. I shared it with the 6 people at my table. There was not enough to give everyone a taste so if you were seated at the reps table you got the bubbles.
We started out with a Grilled Octopus, Warm Confit Potato Salad, Apple & Black Kale. The octopus was so tender and had such great flavor. Other restaurants should learn from Delius how to cook octopus This was my favorite dish of the evening. Paired with a 2012 Clos Pepe Barrel Fermented Chardonnay. A perfect combination.
Second course was a House Cured Salmon, Pickled Shallots, Cucumber, Black Radish, Shiso, Micro Wasabi. What can I say - so good. Perfect combination of flavors. A 2013 Axis Mundi Rose of Mouvedre was poured with this dish and again another perfect pairing. Interesting to taste the Clos Pepe Rose and compare it to Tercero Rose. Both winemakers source from the same vineyard for their grapes. Shows what different winemakers will do with like.
Third course came out of the kitchen. Smoked Duck Breast (cherry wood), Bing Cherry Pinot Noir Reduction, Watercress Salad.. This duck was outstanding. Served room temperature. Fantastic flavor. BUT - I have never been able to get into watercress. It has the leaves and stems and even if you cut it you still seem to get stems poking out of your mouth at odd angles. Maybe it just me but I can't get the hang of eating watercress genteel, so I just ignore it. I just wish that the greens would have been different. Wine was a 2011 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir. A perfect pairing.
Fourth course was a Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Cauliflower Goat Cheese Gratin. Pork was great but the gratin was so good. Wine served was a 2011 Axis Mundi Grenache/Syrah. Another good pairing.
All pairings tonight were good. Cannot understand why other restaurants can't do the same. And the WOPN. I am still ticked off at that organization and the lousy wine dinners I paid through the nose for.
Dessert was a Apricot Tartlett with House Made Cinnamon Ice Cream. Good flavor but I really appreciated the ice cream. After a large meal I prefer something light for dessert. And I do miss the Russian Cream Delius used to serve. For some reason I seem to have fonder memories of the desserts served years ago that I have in the past year.
So another good dinner at Delius and looking forward to next week. The Hobbit and Delius again along with Dim Sum and a new place called Fuego.
This was the second wine dinner that Clos Pepe Winery and Delius Restaurant , www.DeliusRestaurant.com, has hosted. First one was two years ago. Wes Hagen the winemaker and vineyard manager from Clos Pepe was present and pouring his wines to compliment the food. Dave the owner of Delius let me bring in a bottle of Clos Pepe Pinot Rose Sparkling wine. I shared it with the 6 people at my table. There was not enough to give everyone a taste so if you were seated at the reps table you got the bubbles.
We started out with a Grilled Octopus, Warm Confit Potato Salad, Apple & Black Kale. The octopus was so tender and had such great flavor. Other restaurants should learn from Delius how to cook octopus This was my favorite dish of the evening. Paired with a 2012 Clos Pepe Barrel Fermented Chardonnay. A perfect combination.
Second course was a House Cured Salmon, Pickled Shallots, Cucumber, Black Radish, Shiso, Micro Wasabi. What can I say - so good. Perfect combination of flavors. A 2013 Axis Mundi Rose of Mouvedre was poured with this dish and again another perfect pairing. Interesting to taste the Clos Pepe Rose and compare it to Tercero Rose. Both winemakers source from the same vineyard for their grapes. Shows what different winemakers will do with like.
Third course came out of the kitchen. Smoked Duck Breast (cherry wood), Bing Cherry Pinot Noir Reduction, Watercress Salad.. This duck was outstanding. Served room temperature. Fantastic flavor. BUT - I have never been able to get into watercress. It has the leaves and stems and even if you cut it you still seem to get stems poking out of your mouth at odd angles. Maybe it just me but I can't get the hang of eating watercress genteel, so I just ignore it. I just wish that the greens would have been different. Wine was a 2011 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir. A perfect pairing.
Fourth course was a Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Cauliflower Goat Cheese Gratin. Pork was great but the gratin was so good. Wine served was a 2011 Axis Mundi Grenache/Syrah. Another good pairing.
All pairings tonight were good. Cannot understand why other restaurants can't do the same. And the WOPN. I am still ticked off at that organization and the lousy wine dinners I paid through the nose for.
Dessert was a Apricot Tartlett with House Made Cinnamon Ice Cream. Good flavor but I really appreciated the ice cream. After a large meal I prefer something light for dessert. And I do miss the Russian Cream Delius used to serve. For some reason I seem to have fonder memories of the desserts served years ago that I have in the past year.
So another good dinner at Delius and looking forward to next week. The Hobbit and Delius again along with Dim Sum and a new place called Fuego.
Monday, July 14, 2014
BBQ in The Harbor
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Normally I would not post something like this as it was just a casual gathering with mostly non-wine people. But - I cannot conceive how somebody can screw up the main course . We had shortribs which the person providing them had seasoned and pre-cooked at home then finished up on the bbq, The seasoning flavor was good. The meat was bone dry, grissely and not tender at all, Otherwise cheap meat and was not braised at all. Why bother, a waste of money and effort. The rest of the meal was great and at least the two bottles of wine I brought made me happy.
Normally I would not post something like this as it was just a casual gathering with mostly non-wine people. But - I cannot conceive how somebody can screw up the main course . We had shortribs which the person providing them had seasoned and pre-cooked at home then finished up on the bbq, The seasoning flavor was good. The meat was bone dry, grissely and not tender at all, Otherwise cheap meat and was not braised at all. Why bother, a waste of money and effort. The rest of the meal was great and at least the two bottles of wine I brought made me happy.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Doug's Downtown Grill
Saturday. July 12, 2014
This month for Margie's Fun Wine Activity we headed over to Garden Grove for Doug's Downtown Grill, www.dougsdowntowngrill.com, in old Historic Garden Grove. Looks like a typical local watering hole but with a very large dining area in back.
We started with a wine tasting in the bar area. Wines were from Doug's "cellar". We started off with a Gloria Ferrer, Va de Vi, sparkling wine. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Moscato. Nice taste but nothing spectacular. I was unfamiliar with this wine so I looked it up on the website. They list it under their premium wines and retails for $22. I really prefer the pink label of Gloria Ferrer that you can get in some grocery stores for $16.
Next was a 2011 Davis-Bynum, River West Vineyard, Russian River, Chardonnay. No oak on the nose but a light oak taste on the palate. Aged 10 months in new French oak and 2 months in stainless. This would be good with some "fat" to cut the oak. We were served a "pita bread" pizza. Lots of toppings and very good. It also paired well with the wine.
A 2011 Davis-Bynum, Janes Vineyard, Russian River, Sonoma, Pinot Noir came our way. A good wine, again nothing outstanding but a solid wine.
Last was a 2010 Niner, Boot Jack Ranch, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon. Big disappointment. All fruit and no structure. This wine will be gone in just a few years. Drink now. I did not finish this wine. They served a "fried eggroll" made with Chorizo and Hatch chili's. Excellent flavor but it sure clashed with the wine.
The room was a bit noisy and Doug stood at the end of the first table to tell us what wines and or food we were having. Most of the time I could not hear what he was saying. It was like the second table did not exist for him.
After the tasting a few more join us for dinner in the dining area. Ulda, a waitress we used to have at Preveza is now at Doug's Downtown Grill and was assigned to our table. It was nice to see her again. We had our choice of dishes. I took the onion soup which was very good but a bit salty. Others had the house made clam chowder and they were happy with their choice. A salad was also offered. Main courses were steak, pork chop or halibut. I opted for the macadamia nut crusted halibut. The halibut was way to thin. Would have preferred a smaller piece but thicker so I could taste the fish. As it was the crust over whelmed the fish. Several people had the 16 oz Pork Chop. Most said theirs was on the dry side. The 12 oz Sirloin steak had mixed reviews. Dessert was a choice of house made buttermilk pie and creme brulee. The pie was excellent but the creme brulee looked scorched.
So mixed reviews on Doug's. I would go back and try the place again, give it a second chance. But it would have to up its game for me to keep it on my list of where to go places.
An assortment of wines were brought. Several I tasted but did not get to all of them. I needed several more glasess to be able to pour the wines. It seems every time a wine was offered from the other end of the table I had wine in my glass already. I would have liked to try the Rose and the Cortese de Gavi but it didn't work out.
2007 Loring, Russell Family Vineyard, Paso Robles, Pinot Noir
2011 Loring, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir
2007 Acre, Central Coast, Merlot
2004 Cellar Magic, Vandenkamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mtn. Pinot Noir
2012 Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Chardonnay
2007 Tolo, Paso Robles, Mouvedre
NV Rodederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Brut, Sparkling
2010 Evening Land, Evening Land Estate, Sta. Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
2012 Pio Cesare, Italy, Cortese de Gavi,
2009 Windward, Paso Robles, Monopole, Pinot Noir
2013 Denner, Paso Robles, Rose
2010 Petit Guiraud, Sauterne
This month for Margie's Fun Wine Activity we headed over to Garden Grove for Doug's Downtown Grill, www.dougsdowntowngrill.com, in old Historic Garden Grove. Looks like a typical local watering hole but with a very large dining area in back.
We started with a wine tasting in the bar area. Wines were from Doug's "cellar". We started off with a Gloria Ferrer, Va de Vi, sparkling wine. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Moscato. Nice taste but nothing spectacular. I was unfamiliar with this wine so I looked it up on the website. They list it under their premium wines and retails for $22. I really prefer the pink label of Gloria Ferrer that you can get in some grocery stores for $16.
Next was a 2011 Davis-Bynum, River West Vineyard, Russian River, Chardonnay. No oak on the nose but a light oak taste on the palate. Aged 10 months in new French oak and 2 months in stainless. This would be good with some "fat" to cut the oak. We were served a "pita bread" pizza. Lots of toppings and very good. It also paired well with the wine.
A 2011 Davis-Bynum, Janes Vineyard, Russian River, Sonoma, Pinot Noir came our way. A good wine, again nothing outstanding but a solid wine.
Last was a 2010 Niner, Boot Jack Ranch, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon. Big disappointment. All fruit and no structure. This wine will be gone in just a few years. Drink now. I did not finish this wine. They served a "fried eggroll" made with Chorizo and Hatch chili's. Excellent flavor but it sure clashed with the wine.
The room was a bit noisy and Doug stood at the end of the first table to tell us what wines and or food we were having. Most of the time I could not hear what he was saying. It was like the second table did not exist for him.
After the tasting a few more join us for dinner in the dining area. Ulda, a waitress we used to have at Preveza is now at Doug's Downtown Grill and was assigned to our table. It was nice to see her again. We had our choice of dishes. I took the onion soup which was very good but a bit salty. Others had the house made clam chowder and they were happy with their choice. A salad was also offered. Main courses were steak, pork chop or halibut. I opted for the macadamia nut crusted halibut. The halibut was way to thin. Would have preferred a smaller piece but thicker so I could taste the fish. As it was the crust over whelmed the fish. Several people had the 16 oz Pork Chop. Most said theirs was on the dry side. The 12 oz Sirloin steak had mixed reviews. Dessert was a choice of house made buttermilk pie and creme brulee. The pie was excellent but the creme brulee looked scorched.
So mixed reviews on Doug's. I would go back and try the place again, give it a second chance. But it would have to up its game for me to keep it on my list of where to go places.
An assortment of wines were brought. Several I tasted but did not get to all of them. I needed several more glasess to be able to pour the wines. It seems every time a wine was offered from the other end of the table I had wine in my glass already. I would have liked to try the Rose and the Cortese de Gavi but it didn't work out.
2007 Loring, Russell Family Vineyard, Paso Robles, Pinot Noir
2011 Loring, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir
2007 Acre, Central Coast, Merlot
2004 Cellar Magic, Vandenkamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mtn. Pinot Noir
2012 Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Chardonnay
2007 Tolo, Paso Robles, Mouvedre
NV Rodederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Brut, Sparkling
2010 Evening Land, Evening Land Estate, Sta. Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
2012 Pio Cesare, Italy, Cortese de Gavi,
2009 Windward, Paso Robles, Monopole, Pinot Noir
2013 Denner, Paso Robles, Rose
2010 Petit Guiraud, Sauterne
Monday, July 7, 2014
Complete Wine List From Cellar Cleaning
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Stan remembered and sent me the complete list of what we tasted in the previous post.
1979 Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve, Cabernet
1989 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1990 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1991 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1990 Beaulieu Vineyard, Rutherford Estate Bottled
1992 Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1994 Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1994 La Riojia Alta, Vina Ardanza, Red
1994 Bannister, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel
1995 Alion, Ribera Del Duero Cosechta, Red
1995 Robert Craig, Affinity, Cabernet
1995 St. Clement, Oroppas, Napa, Cabernet
1995 Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Merlot
1996 Cline, Live Oak, Zinfandel
1996 Etude, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1996 Williams Selyem, Sonoma County, Pinot Noir
1997 Opus One, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1997 Justin, Reserve, Paso Robles, Cabernet
1997 Castello Banfi, Brunello Di Montalcino
1998 Harlan, Maiden, Cabernet
1999 Opus One, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1999 Dominus, Napanook, Cabernet
1999 Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma, Cinq Cepages, Cabernet
1999 Rochioli, Estate, Pinot Noir
1999 W.H. Smith, Hellenthal Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2000 Testarossa, Garys Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2000 Williams Selyem, Rochioli Riverblock, Pinot Noir
2001 Blankiet, Estate Paradise Hills, Cabernet
2002 Bond, Melbury, Cabernet
1996 Stony Hill, Napa, Chardonnay
1997 Pahlmeyer, Napa, Chardonnay
1999 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc
1999 Ramey, Hudsen, Chardonnay
2000 Ramey, Hyde, Chardonnay
2004 Peter Michael, Ma Blelle-Fille, Chardonnay
2005 Kistler, Chardonnay
Stan remembered and sent me the complete list of what we tasted in the previous post.
1979 Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve, Cabernet
1989 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1990 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1991 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1990 Beaulieu Vineyard, Rutherford Estate Bottled
1992 Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1994 Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1994 La Riojia Alta, Vina Ardanza, Red
1994 Bannister, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel
1995 Alion, Ribera Del Duero Cosechta, Red
1995 Robert Craig, Affinity, Cabernet
1995 St. Clement, Oroppas, Napa, Cabernet
1995 Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Merlot
1996 Cline, Live Oak, Zinfandel
1996 Etude, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1996 Williams Selyem, Sonoma County, Pinot Noir
1997 Opus One, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1997 Justin, Reserve, Paso Robles, Cabernet
1997 Castello Banfi, Brunello Di Montalcino
1998 Harlan, Maiden, Cabernet
1999 Opus One, Napa Valley, Cabernet
1999 Dominus, Napanook, Cabernet
1999 Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma, Cinq Cepages, Cabernet
1999 Rochioli, Estate, Pinot Noir
1999 W.H. Smith, Hellenthal Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2000 Testarossa, Garys Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2000 Williams Selyem, Rochioli Riverblock, Pinot Noir
2001 Blankiet, Estate Paradise Hills, Cabernet
2002 Bond, Melbury, Cabernet
1996 Stony Hill, Napa, Chardonnay
1997 Pahlmeyer, Napa, Chardonnay
1999 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc
1999 Ramey, Hudsen, Chardonnay
2000 Ramey, Hyde, Chardonnay
2004 Peter Michael, Ma Blelle-Fille, Chardonnay
2005 Kistler, Chardonnay
High End Cellar Cleaning
Sunday. July 6, 2014
For some reason traffic to and from Santa Monica was a breeze today. Made a last minute decision to stay off the 10 which turned out to be a wise one. That freeway had a big accident and a few people traveling on it arrived late. I was expecting heavy traffic on the way back home because of the holiday weekend but there was less traffic than going to Santa Monica. I was so happy. Made for a very stress free drive.
I felt very flattered that Stan included me in this tasting. It was for his "high end" wine group and only Terry & I from the "Long Beach" wine group were asked to attend along with Greg who Stan met at my cellar cleaning a few weeks ago. I knew the wines would be really good for this crowd. I have done some dinners with a few of these people and have an idea of what they drink. Like Terry said "no grocery store wine people" here.
Everyone brought food dishes and Stan and Karen made Chicken with Leeks, Pulled Pork and as always rice. Someone made a "Ahi Poke with Avocado" which was great. I could have ate that whole dish myself. My smoked salmon was a big hit. The Mac n'Cheese was good.
Again it was a very warm day. Breeze was a hit and miss item. But we did have a lot of shade to sit under. But no air flow. I am not a fan of hot weather. it just drains everything out of me.
I did not keep track of all the wines. I also did not taste most of the whites as a lot of them were "oaky" Chardonnays. Kistler. Peter Michaels, etc. Too much oak for me.
We left about 7:00 pm and Stan was still pulling out wine. He said if he remembered he would send me a list of everything that was opened. If he does I will re post the list of wines. I really liked the 89 Heitz and the Brunello along with the 79 BV.
1979 BV, George Latour, Private Reserve
1990 BV, Cabernet Sauvignon
1989 Heitz, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
1990 Heitz, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
1991 Heitz, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
1992 Hess Collection, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon
1994 Hess Collection, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon
1995 St Clement, Oroppas, Napa, Red
1995 Robert Craig, Affiinity
1997 Castello Banfi, Brunello de Montalcino
1997 Opus
1999 Opus
1999 W.H. Smith, Helensthal Vineyard, Sonoma, Pinot Noir
1999 Dominus
1999 Chateau St Jean, Cinq Cepages
1999 Testarossa, Garys Vineyard, Pinot Noir
1999 Rochioli, Russian River, Pinot Noir
For some reason traffic to and from Santa Monica was a breeze today. Made a last minute decision to stay off the 10 which turned out to be a wise one. That freeway had a big accident and a few people traveling on it arrived late. I was expecting heavy traffic on the way back home because of the holiday weekend but there was less traffic than going to Santa Monica. I was so happy. Made for a very stress free drive.
I felt very flattered that Stan included me in this tasting. It was for his "high end" wine group and only Terry & I from the "Long Beach" wine group were asked to attend along with Greg who Stan met at my cellar cleaning a few weeks ago. I knew the wines would be really good for this crowd. I have done some dinners with a few of these people and have an idea of what they drink. Like Terry said "no grocery store wine people" here.
Everyone brought food dishes and Stan and Karen made Chicken with Leeks, Pulled Pork and as always rice. Someone made a "Ahi Poke with Avocado" which was great. I could have ate that whole dish myself. My smoked salmon was a big hit. The Mac n'Cheese was good.
Again it was a very warm day. Breeze was a hit and miss item. But we did have a lot of shade to sit under. But no air flow. I am not a fan of hot weather. it just drains everything out of me.
I did not keep track of all the wines. I also did not taste most of the whites as a lot of them were "oaky" Chardonnays. Kistler. Peter Michaels, etc. Too much oak for me.
We left about 7:00 pm and Stan was still pulling out wine. He said if he remembered he would send me a list of everything that was opened. If he does I will re post the list of wines. I really liked the 89 Heitz and the Brunello along with the 79 BV.
1979 BV, George Latour, Private Reserve
1990 BV, Cabernet Sauvignon
1989 Heitz, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
1990 Heitz, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
1991 Heitz, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
1992 Hess Collection, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon
1994 Hess Collection, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon
1995 St Clement, Oroppas, Napa, Red
1995 Robert Craig, Affiinity
1997 Castello Banfi, Brunello de Montalcino
1997 Opus
1999 Opus
1999 W.H. Smith, Helensthal Vineyard, Sonoma, Pinot Noir
1999 Dominus
1999 Chateau St Jean, Cinq Cepages
1999 Testarossa, Garys Vineyard, Pinot Noir
1999 Rochioli, Russian River, Pinot Noir
Copper River Salmon BBQ
Saturday. July 5, 2014
A small group of us, about 14 pitched in and bought numerous pounds of Copper River Salmon to grill. We did this last year and it was a big success. Everyone brought sides etc., wine and beer. Beautiful day even though it was a bit warm but the sun shades were up and that made it quite pleasant. The "grillmaster" was grilling away but was adding condiments to the salmon. I wished he had asked people before he started. Happily Terry grilled his own and some for his daughter and me.
No adds except capers. Why take a beautiful piece of fish and destroy the taste the soy sauce etc. Ate so many appetizers I did not have much room for dinner. I took a cheese plate with some cheeses I had never had before. I went into a small middle eastern market on my way back from Costco and was very surprised at what they had to offer. I picked up 3 cheeses but the favorite was "Purple Haze", a goat cheese with fennel dust and lavender
I brought a 2013 Tercero Mouvedre Rose and a 2012 Sinor-LaValle Pinot Gris. Everything else was reds and it was to hot to really enjoy them until the early evening. CJ brought out a couple of bottles of bubbly which helped.
Did not take note of all the wines but only missed a few.
2008 Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir
2010 Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir
2004 Williams Selyem Bucher Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2003 Patricia Greene. Balcombe Block, Pinot Noir (magnum)
2010 Ferard Brand, Chateauneuf de Pape
2005 McKeon-Phillips BPR, Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Molly Dooker Enchanted Path, Shiraz
A small group of us, about 14 pitched in and bought numerous pounds of Copper River Salmon to grill. We did this last year and it was a big success. Everyone brought sides etc., wine and beer. Beautiful day even though it was a bit warm but the sun shades were up and that made it quite pleasant. The "grillmaster" was grilling away but was adding condiments to the salmon. I wished he had asked people before he started. Happily Terry grilled his own and some for his daughter and me.
No adds except capers. Why take a beautiful piece of fish and destroy the taste the soy sauce etc. Ate so many appetizers I did not have much room for dinner. I took a cheese plate with some cheeses I had never had before. I went into a small middle eastern market on my way back from Costco and was very surprised at what they had to offer. I picked up 3 cheeses but the favorite was "Purple Haze", a goat cheese with fennel dust and lavender
I brought a 2013 Tercero Mouvedre Rose and a 2012 Sinor-LaValle Pinot Gris. Everything else was reds and it was to hot to really enjoy them until the early evening. CJ brought out a couple of bottles of bubbly which helped.
Did not take note of all the wines but only missed a few.
2008 Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir
2010 Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir
2004 Williams Selyem Bucher Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2003 Patricia Greene. Balcombe Block, Pinot Noir (magnum)
2010 Ferard Brand, Chateauneuf de Pape
2005 McKeon-Phillips BPR, Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Molly Dooker Enchanted Path, Shiraz
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