Pat Paulsen
Bedrock Wine Co.
Wirz Vineyard Riesling
Riesling
Wirz Vineyard
Cienega Valley
Central Coast, CA
T-hued to the eye, the nose is an absolutely elegant combination of the soils this Riesling was lucky enough to grow up in, and the age of the vines, planted by a legend named Pat Wirz, in the Cienega Valley of California, in 1963.
The palate of this Riesling is of a remarkable, Alsatian style that has the balance to satisfy & then some. Before it moves to the finish, a gorgeous feel of melon presents itself, as the finish makes its way not only onto the palate but quietly into the memory.
We paired it with some of Beth’s shrimp for and grits- and the pair was better than the sum of its parts.
…as good as those parts were.
Riesling
Wirz Vineyard
Cienega Valley
Central Coast, CA
Golden chartreuse -hued to the eye, the nose is an absolutely elegant combination of the soils this Riesling was lucky enough to grow up in, and the age of the vines, planted by a legend named Pat Wirz, in the Cienega Valley of California, in 1963.
The palate of this Riesling is of a remarkable, Alsatian style that has the balance to satisfy & then some. Before it moves to the finish, a gorgeous feel of melon presents itself, as the finish makes its way not only onto the palate but quietly into the memory.
We paired it with some of Beth’s shrimp for and grits- and the pair was better than the sum of its parts.
…as good as those parts were.
Sylvain Cathiard
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Pat lefreida trufa — 6 years ago
Domaine du Pegau
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Not nearly ready but in 10 years this will be wonderful. One of the best noses I have ever whiffed. Elegant style. With Pat. — 7 years ago
Craiglee
Sunbury Shiraz 2006
Craiglee have been making wine on this site since the 1860s In a 3 Level bluestone gravity fed winery - about a half hours drive north of Tullamarine - Melbourne International Airport. Aromas of Liquorice and Spice. Medium minus palate weight - very different to Barossa or McLaren Vale Shiraz. Medium To light weight tannins. Great length despite the lack of palate weight - like a Pinot lovers Shiraz. Years ago I used to buy this cool climate Victorian Shiraz because of the white and black pepper, but no sign of that in this one - is Pat Carmody picking a little riper? Worth a visit for any visiting overseas Wine Lover so close to Tullamarine. — 8 years ago
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Pat liked it more than Steph. Is a normal bottle on Victoria's wine list — 2 years ago
Badet Clément & Co.
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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. — 5 years ago
Foris Vineyards
Dry Rogue Valley Gewürztraminer 2019
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! — 5 years ago
Thierry Allemand
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Pat La Freida (Alex Benny Gomez) — 7 years ago
Château Palmer
Alter Ego Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
Ready to drink! Dark fruits take the center stage, lots of structure makes for a great pairing with meat (or Pat LaFrieda burgers - delicious!) Good to know the 2012s are accessible now! — 8 years ago
Amici Cellars
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Thanks pat! — 9 years ago
Liquid Farm
Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2016
Smells a little funky but it somehow delicious and light on the finish. Mike, Shef, J-P and pat approved. — 9 years ago
Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard
Les Lavières Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022
Nose is ripe with late season red cherries. Spice, earth. Wet earth and tweed jacket. Really spectacular fruit on the nose. Almost a cola like intensity but it’s all Burg fruit. Terrific aromas. Really nice layered spices beyond that. Almost middle eastern. Juicy and so concentrated with such sappy and pure fruit. Man what amazing fruit here. So long and slippery. Really open now but will develop. More 22’s I taste more I have to pat myself on the back for making the call these would be open when they landed. Not one closed 22 so far. Fantastic wine. — a year ago
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Strong but good. Venice in St Mark’s square with Stephan, Kevin McLeod and Pat Beyer — 3 years ago
Pott Wines (Aaron & Claire Pott and Daughters)
Actaeon Quixote Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
With Pat & Kelly — 7 years ago
Domaine Georges Roumier
Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2009
Pat La Freida (Alex Benny Gomez) — 7 years ago
Abacela
Garnacha 2015
A wine brought by Pat when we were Fort Collins. Nice. — 8 years ago
Alphonse Mellot
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Bottle one of two with Pat and Lisa. Great with the various spicy dishes; would seek out again. — 9 years ago
Chris Zitzman
2023 Bedrock Wine Co.
Riesling
Wirz Vineyard
Cienega Valley
Central Coast, CA
T-hued to the eye, the nose is an absolutely elegant combination of the soils this Riesling was lucky enough to grow up in, and the age of the vines, planted by a legend named Pat Wirz, in the Cienega Valley of California, in 1963.
The palate of this Riesling is of a remarkable, Alsatian style that has the balance to satisfy & then some. Before it moves to the finish, a gorgeous feel of melon presents itself, as the finish makes its way not only onto the palate but quietly into the memory.
We paired it with some of Beth’s shrimp for and grits- and the pair was better than the sum of its parts.
…as good as those parts were. — a month ago