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The 2004 Clay Station Petite Sirah ($12) is a bold, powerful wine with intense black cherry, chocolate and espresso notes and nuances of vanilla, toast and pepper on the finish. The full-bodied fruit character is balanced with velvety tannins from French and Hungarian oak, for a wine that is big in structure, flavor and finish. The exact blend is 79% Petite Sirah, 17% Syrah, 4% other red varietals. Pair this with flame-grilled steaks, meat-lover's pizza, or grilled chicken with fresh rosemary.
Clay Station 2005 Viognier ($8) exhibits delicate aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and jasmine on the nose. These aromatics are complemented by flavors of juicy apricot and peach. The concentrated fruit character of this wine is balanced with a crisp acidity, making this Viognier very elegant and a perfect match for a variety of dishes, including pasta with shrimp in olive oil, cold pasta salad, sautéed chicken or fish, as well as grilled vegetables.
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About the Author:
Over the past decade, as sommelier or cellar master of hotels such as The
Gaylord Texan, The Mansion on Turtle Creek and The Adolphus Hotel's French Room,
Beeson helped garner awards such as the Wine Spectator's Grand Award, Food &
Wine Magazine's Best Wine List Award, and nomination for The James Beard
Foundation's Award For Best Restaurant Wine Service.
Beeson, an international-level wine judge, not only tastes professionally, but
also is a writer and reporter on the subject. Though a Texas native, he is the
"farthest flung" member of Cambridge University's Wine Society. He is the
American wine editor for the UK based wineontheweb.com.
Website URL: www.wineontheweb.com
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