Kühling-Gillot
Nierstein Trocken Riesling 2009
a singularly unique Riesling from an organic, VDP producer. wasn't able to find vinification details, but i'm almost certain this is open barrel fermented and raised in used oak. it's quite luscious, but with that inimitable tartaric cut that Riesling does like no other. dripping with marzipan, butter, and crushed peaches. #drinkmoreriesling #rheinheissen #germany #riesling — 9 years ago
Domaine Valentin Zusslin
Bollenberg Riesling 2012
textured and fragrant biodynamic juice that gives me subtle hints of pineapple and tangerine, overshadowed by powerful acacia flower perfume. acidity is zinging, but acacia persists well after its welcome. #alsace #drinkmoreriesling #riesling — 10 years ago
Château Jean-Pierre Gaussen
Vin de Pays du Mont Caume 2012
deep, brooding baby bandol that shines like amethyst for the price of quartz. subtle balm of oil cured kalamata olive, dried blackberry, cured beef and leather draw your nose deep into the glass. the palate delivers what the nose promises, joined by bay leaf, oregano and dank earth, framed by chewy tannin and understated acidity. sublime with braised lamb and root vegetables. #bandol #mourvedre — 10 years ago
Domaine Morey-Coffinet
Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2013
bright and pretty, but with a subtly earthy dark side. redolent of red cherry and pink flowers, with some dried mushroom lurking beneath. the tannin and acid is perfectly married, with all the quiet tension that goes with matrimony. #bourgogne #pinotnoir — 9 years ago
Evesham Wood
Le Puits Sec Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2011
this baby is a pretty pretty lady, and as close to Chambolle as i've had from Oregon. delicate aromas of little red flowers and red currant entice you to breathe deep and long. its lacy, ethereal texture alights on the palate with exceptional grace and poise, also giving currant and flower; joined by red cherry, fresh minerality and feathery tannin. the acid is precise and refreshing and the finish has considerable length. #willamette #pinotnoir — 10 years ago
Meyer-Fonné
Vignoble de Katzenthal Riesling 2012
fabulous, racy delight with heady aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle and slate; possessed of a lithe, nervy body and shimmering acid. some subtle honeycomb joins in on the palate along with stoney minerality. #drinkmoreriesling #alsace #kermitknows — 10 years ago
Michael Marceline
Michael had this 8 years ago