WTN: Oh won't you staves, just a little bit longer

[David M. Bueker]

2019 Bedrock Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc Staves of Waidhofen - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (2/13/2021)
I am well known as a Sauvignon Blanc hater, but I keep trying to have an open mind. I almost like this. The large wood vessel aging brings a bit of roundness, but it still has good freshness. There's melon and peach fruit notes that I find appealing. Then comes the yellow grapefruit sprinkled with chopped cilantro. I get past that, and there is a nice creamy note on the finish. Darned that grapefruit and cilantro! So close!

[Jenise]

Ah, so you're a cilantro hater too! This starts to make sense. How do you feel about goat cheese?

[David M. Bueker]

Ah, so you're a cilantro hater too! This starts to make sense. How do you feel about goat cheese?

I like goat cheese. I prefer sheep or cow, but I like goat.

[Jenise]

Well, damn, two out of three. In my (limited) experience where one goes so go the other two. It's an enzyme thing--I've got one you don't, or something like that, which you probably know.

[David M. Bueker]

My issues with cilantro are not the normal “soap” type.

Since my recovery from the big accident in Argentina, I have a very acute sense when cilantro is involved. Except in very specific circumstances it sticks out like a sore thumb. When it’s in season at our local farm, I can smell it from literally a mile away.

[Jenise]

That's very strange! But maybe not unlike the way, since having sinus surgery in September, I smell smoke. I mean, as one would hope, I smell more of everything now, but I smell fireplace smoke from two blocks away. Also pot. Lot of people smoke and drive, apparently, and I'll smell it when they pass me.

David, I can understand now why sauv blanc is a challenge for you. Helpful comments, Jenise.

I like cilantro & goat cheese. And, I have a bottle of the 2019 Staves, too. Along with 2 Compagni Portis. These were wish lists requests that were granted.

Given I purchased a total of 12 bottles last year, Bedrock is now on frugal soul's no-buy list. Said list is growing. Oops.

[David M. Bueker]

Given your frugal tendencies I would strongly recommend the Bedrock Rosé, Old Vine Zin and California Syrah. They are bargains.

Got 'em. And thanks!

2018 & 2019 OVZ, 2019 Ode to Lulu Rose', 2018 Syrah. Among others.