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Mega-Slide!
Waterford Wine Co. Tasting Room
Tasted September 4, 2009 by Beavis77 with 630 views
Introduction
Tim says, "I'll pick up some Speed Queen Barbeque, and we can open some wines, and have a slide. Let's make it 1:00pm on Friday."
Flight 1 - The Beginning (9 notes)
An academic exercise of trying to figure out what pairs well with Speed Queen Barbeque.
White
2007 Scarborough Riesling Cease & Desist Dineen Vineyard
Nose was all minerals and petrol.
Had a nice coating mouthfeel. Some apple flavors, but lots of minerality. A bit of oiliness, almost kerosene like. Spicy, white pepper finish.
Interesting stuff. Really focused and sharp. More mineral than fruit. Grabs your attention.
Had a nice coating mouthfeel. Some apple flavors, but lots of minerality. A bit of oiliness, almost kerosene like. Spicy, white pepper finish.
Interesting stuff. Really focused and sharp. More mineral than fruit. Grabs your attention.
White - Off-dry
2007 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese
Stony, crisp green apple and stone fruit on the nose.
Such great balance of spicy and savory stone fruit and sweetness. Great green apple tanginess. White pepper finish.
Such great balance of spicy and savory stone fruit and sweetness. Great green apple tanginess. White pepper finish.
Red
2005 Chappellet Cabernet Franc
Intense nose of dusty, oaky fruits. Baked blueberries.
Big tannins. Dusty, spicy fruit. Getting the oak. Touch light on the mid-palate.
This really opened up after several hours, and smoothed out very nice into a rich blue fruits and a long, long spicy finish.
Good stuff once it had time to open.
Big tannins. Dusty, spicy fruit. Getting the oak. Touch light on the mid-palate.
This really opened up after several hours, and smoothed out very nice into a rich blue fruits and a long, long spicy finish.
Good stuff once it had time to open.
Red
2007 Doña Paula Cabernet Franc Alluvia
Nose is rich, big blue and black fruits. Touch of dustiness.
Lighter than the nose suggests. Nice acidity with well balanced tannins. Has a stony, austere note to the blue fruits.
I really liked this wine. Reminded me more of Bordeaux with its austerity and body than Argentina.
Lighter than the nose suggests. Nice acidity with well balanced tannins. Has a stony, austere note to the blue fruits.
I really liked this wine. Reminded me more of Bordeaux with its austerity and body than Argentina.
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Red
2005 Howell Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Beatty Ranch
Dusty, brambly, baked blackberries on the nose. Smells pretty hot and rich.
On the palate, it is surprisingly bright and light on its feet. Especially after the nose. Fresh, dusty, cedary blackberries. Really nice touch of pepper on the finish.
On the palate, it is surprisingly bright and light on its feet. Especially after the nose. Fresh, dusty, cedary blackberries. Really nice touch of pepper on the finish.
Red
2006 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
Nose is rich, smoky and meaty.
Has a surprising lightness on the palate. Was a bit taken aback by this, but it was very pleasant. Great acidity. Smoky and minerally. Has a old world austerity to complement the rich, spicy fruit.
This was really good wine.
Has a surprising lightness on the palate. Was a bit taken aback by this, but it was very pleasant. Great acidity. Smoky and minerally. Has a old world austerity to complement the rich, spicy fruit.
This was really good wine.
Red
2005 Quinta Sardonia QS
Leafy, with a touch of tar and smoke on the nose. Dark stewed fruits.
Big and rich, but has a nice touch of tannic balance. Baked fruit flavors. Really long finish of salted meats.
Big and rich, but has a nice touch of tannic balance. Baked fruit flavors. Really long finish of salted meats.
Red
2003 Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Sant'Urbano
Nose is big, hot and raisiny.
Really smooth mouthfeel. Rich, baked plums and cherries. Nice tannic balance.
Awesome with BBQ pork shoulder.
Really smooth mouthfeel. Rich, baked plums and cherries. Nice tannic balance.
Awesome with BBQ pork shoulder.
White
1994 Hiedler Grüner Veltliner Thal
Somewhat of a muted nose. Tim says ripe red apples, and I have to agree.
Still a touch thick on the palate. Acidity is still fairly strong. Candy, butterscotch flavors. Alcohol soaked peaches. Spicy white pepper finish.
First aged Gruner for me, and I liked it. Still quite vibrant and alive.
Still a touch thick on the palate. Acidity is still fairly strong. Candy, butterscotch flavors. Alcohol soaked peaches. Spicy white pepper finish.
First aged Gruner for me, and I liked it. Still quite vibrant and alive.
Flight 2 - Ben Raids His Cellar (4 notes)
Ben joins the party and brings more options for BBQ Pairings
White
2007 Smith-Madrone Riesling
Minerals with a touch of petrol on the nose. Flower blossoms. Stone fruit. Mountain meadow freshness.
Just a kiss of sweetness. A fresh greenness and floral hints. Stone fruit and crisp apple. Great acidity. Very long finish.
You would be hard pressed to find a better domestic Riesling.
Just a kiss of sweetness. A fresh greenness and floral hints. Stone fruit and crisp apple. Great acidity. Very long finish.
You would be hard pressed to find a better domestic Riesling.
White
2007 K Vintners Viognier
Highly aromatic nose of peaches and stone fruit. Some hints of floral and honey.
Getting nice flavors of peach with a touch of bitter almond. Seems a bit watery, but I think it's because it's too cold.
Nice with the BBQ.
Getting nice flavors of peach with a touch of bitter almond. Seems a bit watery, but I think it's because it's too cold.
Nice with the BBQ.
Red
2003 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Estate Reserve
Nose of spicy blackberry. Has that nice bramble. A bit dusty and cedary.
The palate is just loaded with fresh and bright blackberries. Great tannin and acid balance. The fruit has a sweetness (not RS) that is refreshing. Spicy, long finish.
Brilliant wine.
The palate is just loaded with fresh and bright blackberries. Great tannin and acid balance. The fruit has a sweetness (not RS) that is refreshing. Spicy, long finish.
Brilliant wine.
Red
2004 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red
Intense nose was spicy, rich fruit. Touch of dustiness.
Really smooth mouth with nice tannic balance. Blackcurrants and mint. Long, spicy finish.
Think we sold this a little short by not decanting it first. Probably would've opened more.
Really smooth mouth with nice tannic balance. Blackcurrants and mint. Long, spicy finish.
Think we sold this a little short by not decanting it first. Probably would've opened more.
Flight 3 - Nick & Kara Show Up (3 notes)
Red
1996 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek
Decanted
Smells so fresh and young yet. No signs of age. Fresh blackberry, stone and bramble. Cedar notes.
Fresh, austere blackberry notes. Some dusty cocoa flavors. Big tannins yet. Still a youngster, and it seems to have the fruit and acidity to go and go.
Thanks to Nick for opening this baby.
Smells so fresh and young yet. No signs of age. Fresh blackberry, stone and bramble. Cedar notes.
Fresh, austere blackberry notes. Some dusty cocoa flavors. Big tannins yet. Still a youngster, and it seems to have the fruit and acidity to go and go.
Thanks to Nick for opening this baby.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Paul Bara Champagne Grand Cru Grand Rosé
Yeasty nose of strawberries. More specifically strawberry shortcake.
Good bite on the mouth. Fresh strawberries and the tanginess of redcurrants. Nice spicy finish.
Good bite on the mouth. Fresh strawberries and the tanginess of redcurrants. Nice spicy finish.
Rosé - Sweet/Dessert
2003 Marco Felluga Moscato Rosa
Nose of mountain sage and citrus oil.
Surprisingly light. Sweet cherries and raspberries dominate, but there is also a note of juniper berry and a touch of sweet pineapple. Long finish of spicy pepper.
Surprisingly light. Sweet cherries and raspberries dominate, but there is also a note of juniper berry and a touch of sweet pineapple. Long finish of spicy pepper.
Flight 4 - Ben Re-Raids His Cellar (3 notes)
Now, it's just getting nuts.
Red
1999 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito
A nose of dried flowers. Sweet figs and dried sour cherries. Touch of tar.
Good God! F----n' beautiful. Such great balance of tannins and acidity. Rose petals, fig jam and dried cherries. A forever finish.
Good God! F----n' beautiful. Such great balance of tannins and acidity. Rose petals, fig jam and dried cherries. A forever finish.
Red
2006 Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco
Nose of roses and dried cherries. Meaty notes.
Big tannins, but fairly light bodied. Very stony and austere. Dried, sour cherry flavors.
Good now, but seems a bit young. Especially when drinking it beside the 1999 Lazzarito.
Big tannins, but fairly light bodied. Very stony and austere. Dried, sour cherry flavors.
Good now, but seems a bit young. Especially when drinking it beside the 1999 Lazzarito.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Casa Vinicola Canella Mimosa
Bright, pink grapefruit juice on the nose.
Juicy pink grapefruit juice and prosecco.
I know it's blood orange, not pink grapefruit, but it pretty much tastes like what it is. Would be great with breakfast.
Juicy pink grapefruit juice and prosecco.
I know it's blood orange, not pink grapefruit, but it pretty much tastes like what it is. Would be great with breakfast.
Flight 5 - Chateau d'Yquem (1 note)
What more is there to say.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2000 Château d'Yquem
Nose was rich and smelled of honey, aged cheese, apricots and pollen.
Velvety mouthfeel of apricot nectar and honey. Has a flavor that reminds me of ripe peaches that are beginning to reach the overripe, dripping, falling apart, messy hands phase.
The purity of this wine is unbelievable.
Insanely good with Speed Queen Barbeque.
Velvety mouthfeel of apricot nectar and honey. Has a flavor that reminds me of ripe peaches that are beginning to reach the overripe, dripping, falling apart, messy hands phase.
The purity of this wine is unbelievable.
Insanely good with Speed Queen Barbeque.
Flight 6 - Ludicrous Speed (3 notes)
Ben's just pulling stuff from the fridge now. Whatever is open and drinkable.
White - Sparkling
1997 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Brut Millésimé
Really lees-y on the nose. Almost a fermented grain note.
Pretty sharp on the mouth, with decent effervesence. Bit of the fermented grain also. A touch thick. Not getting much in the way of fruit.
Has been open for a day.
Pretty sharp on the mouth, with decent effervesence. Bit of the fermented grain also. A touch thick. Not getting much in the way of fruit.
Has been open for a day.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Cuvée No. 732
Fresh lees-y nose. A bit yeasty with a touch of lemon.
Still pretty tight and precise on the palate. Nice lees-y flavor with some bitter citrus. More focused than the 1997.
Also open for a day.
Still pretty tight and precise on the palate. Nice lees-y flavor with some bitter citrus. More focused than the 1997.
Also open for a day.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Gaston Chiquet Champagne Premier Cru Tradition Brut
Yeasty, toasty nose.
A nice yeasty, lees-y note on the palate. Good bubble yet. Lemony notes with a long finish.
Also open for a day.
A nice yeasty, lees-y note on the palate. Good bubble yet. Lemony notes with a long finish.
Also open for a day.
Closing
When the table gets together to buy a d'Yquem to see how it pairs with Barbeque, you know you've hit Mega-Slide status.
When Tim sends his e-mail the next morning about the cabbie waking him up and telling him to get out of the cab, the Mega-Slide status is further cemented.
When Tim follows it up with a simple e-mail that says, "Anybody seen my briefcase?", it's now legendary.