Here is a brief list of what we tasted with Daniel Schuster on Monday evening:
- 2004 Petrie Chardonnay$30/bottle: Burgundy personified! Like the fruit and not the barrel? This Chardonnay is for you. Crisp, clean with a soft minerality on the finish (My favorite style on the Chardonnay by the way). It was even loved by those who favored the big reds. Look out Burgindy ... the pupil may become the master! Available by special order with 24 hours notice.
- 2006 Waipara Riesling $17/bottle: That's right kids: we tasted a Riesling AFTER a Chardonnay. The DS Riesling was slightly-off dry and really possessed what I would want in a a Riesling that was not to be enjoyed for dessert. Wow ... we sold it well and it really showed its style by the end of the night. Great fruit without the sugar! In stock and on sale now (Think Kung Fu Girl with a softer finish!)
- 2004 Twin Vineyards Pinot Noir $25/bottle: The Pinot you drink when you want to drink Pinot! Having tasted it at noon I was blown away by the floral nose at 7 pm. Yes, it needed that long to really open up and showcase all it had. Soft, ripe fruit with a soft lingering finish! This bottle has Thanksgiving dinner written all over it (and yes, it will be around on our shelves at that time too!). Available by special order with 24 hours notice.
- 2006 Waipara Pinot Noir$35/bottle: Now we are talking my kind of Pinot! More floral notes ... more fruit and a bit of spice (just a hint on the finish) This is Burgundy if you have never tasted Burgundy. I think someone even said it reminded them (the nose) of DRC (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) one of the fiest red Burgundy even created. In stock and on sale now!
- 2006 Omihi Pinot Noir $55/bottle (and magnums): Bigger bottle, bigger flavor (bigger price tag too). This is the bottle DS described as the bottle you open when you want to make a nice dinner for a date and hope you get to make a nice breakfast too (hey, he said it; I am just repeating it). Rich and opulent flavors with a bit of spice on the long, lingering finish. One of the best Pinots I have tasted in a long, long time. This is the bottle for the Pinot collectors' collector. Only 56 cases will make it to the US and we have put our order in for at least one case at Vino 100. Magnum(s) may be available too ... it seems that 20 (twenty) magnums in wodden cases will make it to the US. We have reserved at least one for the store. The box and bottle shuld be here by Thanksgiving and will be priced @ $225!
- 2004 Late Harvest Riesling $33/bottle: So you think you have tasted some really great Sauternes? Some rich and viscous Auslese from Germany? This version has a bit of everything without being too much of anything. Soft, sweet and rich but not overpowering on the sugars or the alcohol. In stock and on sale now!
All of the wines really showed well with some breathing and the Pinot Noir exploded over the day giving us a real treat by night time.
We have the new vintages in stock ... if you missed the tasting be sure to stop by and get some!
Cheers!
Michael
