CT Gang at Nick's

Laguna Beach, CA
Tasted Sunday, December 15, 2013 by brigcampbell with 572 views

Introduction

Food is always excellent at Nick's but the problem is the location, it's very small and it's probably the noisiest restaurant in North America. The three single gals bitching about guys at the bar at the top of their voice didn't help the situation. We changed tables.

The kitchen.
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Flight 1 (3 Notes)

The gang
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  • NV Gloria Ferrer Brut Sonoma County

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    I had planned on bring a little nicer bottle of bubbles but this was the last bottle still in the refrigerator. That's ok, it'll do. First, always a nice QPR at less than $14. Nose is sweet but well balanced on the palate. Fine bubbles and medium finish. I wonder if this had a little age on it if it might be even better. Problem is they never stick around long enough.

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  • 2010 Sea Smoke Chardonnay

    USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

    It was dark in the restaurant but even so, this was noticeable dark gold hue. This is in the rombauer style which means chris loved it. Too bad it's twice the price of rombauer. There's a significant weight to the wine and a mouth coating glycerin feel. Ripe red apple, lemon, and pear fruit flavors wrapped with vanilla and a buttery blast. Salinity across the tongue through to the finish.

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  • 2008 Dierberg Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley

    This is just on the edge of where I like Pinot, fruit forward style but very enjoyable. Sweet cherry, cola, and spice all in abundance. Medium plus finish. Reminds me of a Lafond from Santa Rita Hills.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

Steak and giant potato
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Sea Bass
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God, I love the roasted chicken
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  • 2007 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Very nice. Dark fruit and tar nose. Palate shows nice complexity with cherry, tobacco, and herbs. Medium finish and tannins are almost completely resolved leading to a silky mouthfeel.

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  • 2010 Maison Bleue Gravière Upland Vineyard 94 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain

    This is more MSG versus GSM since it's 75% Mourvèdre and that's all goodness to me as I really like a good Mourvèdre and this is certainly an excellent wine. Dark fruit, sage, spice, cigar box, and lots of firm tannins. Medium plus finish. Excellent wine.

    Public service announcement. This will be much better, shocking I know, resting for a few more years.

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  • 2007 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée La Cote Ronde 92 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Jhannah brought this to dinner and was interesting to compare to the other 2007. The flavor profiles were very similar but the tannins and overall structure of this wine is much better, should have a nice future ahead. Dark cherry, tobacco, and herbs for both the nose and palate. Angular mouthfeel and medium plus finish.

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