I spent the weekend at my farm where my cellar is a bit limited. I grilled a Berkshire pork 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+"