I spent the weekend at my farm where my cellar is a bit limited. I
grilled a Berk****re ****k loin with a bit of spice rub and served it
with the 2005 J. J. Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese. The
wine is quite light in the glass and the nose is quite pure with apple
and pear with a slight floral edge. While light in body the palate is
intense yet soft with fresh apples, a bit of white peach and
honeysuckle. The acidity is tucked in to the lushness of the wine and
while sweet it is far from cloying. I found myself having to restrain
my self from gulping this wine. "A+"
With Grilled NY Strip I opened a 2001 La Jota Howell Mountain
Cabernet. The source of this fruit was somewhat eveident given the
huge fruit component of this wine. It had the color and viscosity and
aroma of blackberry brandy. It was deeply concentrated on the palate
and quite hot even thought the label stated a 14.1% alcohol. The meat
didn't stand a chance with this wine. The palate was black fruit
driven and quite ripe with a bit of sweetness and the tannins were
quite soft and plush. Not my style of wine. "B-/C+"
