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Brett's Restaurant, Charleston, SC (IK, thanks for tip)
07-14-2003, 12:25 PM,
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IK has written about this restaurant, so I had to try it. Got there from Myrtle Beach without making any wrong turns. Arrived a little early for my reservation, but they were able to accommodate me.
Had grilled calamari with slab of Reggiano Parmesan cheese and Ciabatta bread and herbed broth for dipping the bread. (Have decided I like fried Calamari better than grilled.) Second course was wild mushroom risotto--not sure if sage or rosemary was used as the principle herb (probably sage). A nice, crisp salad with lettuce, tomato, thin-sliced radish and Italian vinaigrette was free with the dinner.
With the calamari and salad I ordered a glass of Sancerre, Fornier, Cuvee '00 Sauvignon Blanc. Pale straw color, very nice and crisp without tasting acidic. Very slightly lemon-limey. Light body, pleasant aftertaste. I think Sauvignon Blanc does quite well with vinaigrette dressings.
With the wild mushroom risotto I ordered 2001 Torii Mor Pinot Noir (from Oregon). It was slightly translucent, burgundy color with red glints at edge. Nose and taste suggestive of cherries jubilee. I thought I caught a whiff of earth in the nose but it was indiscernible in the taste. It did not taste of over-extraction or too much wood. Instead, it was smooth, almost velvet texture. Light to medium body. No cherry cola or cough syrup effect. Left slight sediment at the bottom of the glass. A new Oregon favorite P.N. to add to my growing list. (The waiter also is enamored of the Torii Mor Pinot Noir.)
Looked up Torii Mor Pinot Noir on winery website after posting. It sells for about $17 which I think is very reasonable for the quality. (They also have more expensive single-vineyard wines.) I disagree with the wild melange of flavors they describe (orange peel, red to black fruits, strawberries, etc.). They say it will peak 2006 to 2008 but I would have a hard time setting it aside for that long when it is so enjoyable now.


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07-14-2003, 01:47 PM,
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But did the wine have Brett?
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07-14-2003, 02:46 PM,
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Clever, Bucko. Made me laugh. No, no brett in the wine.
I've enjoyed that on this most recent vacation, the waiters/servers have been wine enthusiasts themselves and are able to discuss the wines intelligently and make recommendations that are appropriate. (The bartender at the Charleston Restaurant in Baltimore was also a jazz enthusiast.) In Fayetteville restaurants you still run into the waiter/bartender/server who doesn't know about or care about wines.
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07-15-2003, 10:51 AM,
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Geez WOW, on a regular basis I run into waiter/bartender/servers in New York City with the same level of knowledge or interest.
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07-15-2003, 05:29 PM,
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Bucko...BUCKO!!!!BUCKOSKI......Ebeerbody know that Brett be retired. 'Twere Greens Bayleak or Nowheres fer him. ww [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]
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07-17-2003, 11:48 AM,
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Didn't he hold the batting title a few times out in Zendaland (Kansas City)?
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