Broc Cellars Bennett Valley Grenache (3)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

“No, I’m afraid not, sir, it has been very popular.”

“Very well. Do you have any recommendations?”

“With your meal I think the Shiraz would make an excellent accompaniment.”

“I will have the Shiraz, then, thank you.”

“Excellent. Here is the bottle.”

“Mm. Yes, looks good.”

[Sommelier pours a taste of wine, gives it to the diner]

“Is it to your liking?”

“You know, I never do this, but no. I was expecting a more balanced fruit flavor.”

“That is no problem. My mistake. Perhaps you would like to try this Cabernet? It is very subtle.”

“Yes, sounds perfect.”

[Sommelier pours a taste of wine, gives it to the diner]

“Is it to your liking?”

“Oh, my. I’m so, so sorry. I was just thinking of something with more notes of kirsch and clove.”

“So you want a wine that is exactly like the Dry Stack Grenache?”

“I guess so.”

“But we do not have that wine.”

“I guess not. A pity.”

“So what exactly would you like me to do, sir?”

“Can you mix together a bunch of wines to approximate the Dry Stack?”

“No, sir.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, sir.”

“But you are a sommelier.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Isn’t that what you do?”

“Absolutely not, sir.”

• Varietal Blend: 88% Grenache, 11% Syrah, 1% Viognier
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Total Production: 184 cases

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