Summer 14 Roadtrip -- Cass House
Cass House Inn & Restaurant, Cayucos CA
Tasted Saturday, July 26, 2014 by Rollerball with 376 views
Introduction
How about a surprise, mind-blowing dinner in a tiny ocean town halfway down Highway 1? This Saturday night, the Cass House Inn and Restaurant served up an original, impeccably fresh, and delicious 14-course meal with some creative and daring wine pairings and A+ service to boot.
NV Tissot (Bénédicte et Stéphane / André et Mireille) Crémant du Jura Indigène 93 Points
France, Jura, Crémant du Jura
Really enjoyable. Sweaty. Nutty. Mixed jelly bean smell. Narrow beam of sweet in the middle surrounded by all sorts of earthy mushroom lemon-drop oxidative complexity. Reminds me of the Argyle extended tirage.
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2012 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett 91 Points
Germany, Nahe
Super appealing but not especially distinctive.
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2012 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Hard for the fruit to fully show through the oak but the gorgeous complexity does emerge. Not the '07 but still delicious.
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NV Equipo Navazos La Bota de Amontillado 9 "Navazos" 90 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Outstanding complexity and depth. Ultra dry. Like paper. Incredible pairing with chicken breast sous vide and new potatoes. Unstoppable. Super pervasive. A fino bent on domination.
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2011 Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage Les Marelles 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Ripe Marsanne with Roussanne . Boozy and accommodating with brown roasted halibut. Mild enough but not gentle; a little ponderous.
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2012 Arnot-Roberts Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Balanced along several dimensions on the head of a pin. Sweet mulling spices and fruit on the gorgeous bouquet. Soft electricity. Medium bodied, light-weight red brown and orange flavors. Wisp of fudge brownie finish. In the end I'd love a touch more cut. 92-93.
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2011 Brooks Riesling Sweet P Brooks Estate Vineyard 95 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
Like baked pie hot out of the oven fresh. Waffles with maple syrup and fresh fruit. Vinegar graham cracker. Very exciting.
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