Explosive aromatics of lavender, elder flower, tangerine peel and gooseberry. On the palate fresh citrus, bright acidity with a long finish. This wine would be easily confused with a great bottle from Alsace. Super refreshing with all the floral complexity that this varietal can elicit. Excellent wine. Thanks Pat for the recommendation! — 3 years ago
Pat La Freida (Alex Benny Gomez) — 5 years ago
2017 Bedrock Riesling from Cienega Valley AVA. Planted in 1963 and dry-farmed. Apparently it’s the second oldest riesling vineyard in California. “Own-rooted in decomposed granite and limestone lovingly tended by the magnificently mustached Pat Wirz,” according to Morgan Twain-Peterson MW. Loaded with flavor. Lime oil and granny smiths with a hint of honey, and lots of rocks. A steal at $25. — 5 years ago
Color of purple with a bit cloudy copper tone on the rim, decent legs. Nose of dried strawberry and aldehyde, spicy, ripe grapes, a bit leather, vanilla, and oily pat. Nose is quite nice. Taste is mellow, almost no tannins with refined dark fruits sweetness, quite silky with hidden bittersweet zest. Aftertaste is medium with more vanilla and zest notes. Smooth one. — 3 years ago
Pat lefreida trufa — 4 years ago
Not nearly ready but in 10 years this will be wonderful. One of the best noses I have ever whiffed. Elegant style. With Pat. — 5 years ago
With Pat & Kelly — 5 years ago
Pat La Freida (Alex Benny Gomez) — 5 years ago
Nate Miersma
Strong but good. Venice in St Mark’s square with Stephan, Kevin McLeod and Pat Beyer — 10 months ago