About Me
- Eric C. Maczko
- I've been part of Pine Ridge Winery's Culinary Staff for 7 years. In 2003 I took over the Executive Chef Position and have been pairing food and wine together in a creative environment every day since. I am a Certified Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers and hope to gain my Advanced in the coming year. My love of wine, food and literature are the fuel behind this little site and sharing my experience is my gift. Each year I take a little time to craft my own wine, so as to humble myself. It is a pleasure to sample the hard work and dedication of these so many talented wine professionals.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
August 16, 2008 - Wines Tasted
Bag End Cellars - Cote Rotie Style Syrah - Santa Ynez Valley - 2005 - $25 - I feel like I've discovered the next "great-one", Dawnielle Burich is doing great things here. The best thing about this Syrah(80%) and Viognier(20%) blend is not the price, which is fabulous, but the quality of this super small production(50 cases) wine. A multi dimensional nose of: gamey venison and hog's bacon mingle with wild berries, sage, coffee, and lemony- tea. In the mouth, it's dense but flirting with a crispness that makes this wine unique for a 15.5% alcohol stunner. Black fruit and a toasty grain, mix ideally with spice and ripe plum. Firmly tannic and warm on a long finish which alludes to good cellar potential. Drink Now or cellar for five to eight more years(if you're one of 'those guys'). I had grilled leg of lamb, marinated in garlic confit and thyme with my sous chefs. Cheers Lani and Janet...
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