Mike Dettmar

9.5

Unbelievable. Gets better with every sip.

Eyes:
Light, ruby red. A bit ruddy. Thin-bodied.

Nose:
That signature Melville fishy-sea salt smell. Clay? Subtle at first, but hints of orange peel, candied red fruit, and dried flowers. Wet leaves and earth.

Mouth:
Dry and a bit creamy (malo?). Spicy and savory - cloves, orange peel, coriander. Hints of dried red fruit at the finish. — 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

8.2

Eyes:
clear edge; bright shining pale golden light; very clear

Nose:
Honey; Thick, sticky honeydew melon that has been sitting in the sun ; very sweet definitely NOT spicy; light alcohol; honeysuckle; light springy white flowers; pear; cotton candy; mango hi-chew!; vanilla?

Taste:
Honey; thick and viscous; tart aftertaste with slight alcoholic burn; caramelized pears; apricot jam (maybe just because of tarte au poire association); mango hi-chew!; a bit dry — 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

8.6

Mike had this 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

8.4

Great value. Strawberries, red fruit. Candied Apple. — 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

7.7

Eyes:
Red; dark; not much purple; fades to dark orange at rim

Nose:
Strawberry; rhubarb; some slightly musty, smoky fruit I can’t put my finger on.

Notes of toffee after decanting a few hours?

Mouth:
Tart; acidic finish; slightly harsh but not unpleasant tannin; super light; citrus; orange.

On the whole, a bit one-note — 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

8.2

Mike had this 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

8.4

Mike had this 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

9.2

Eyes:
Gold; pale; bright, almost shining; slight froth (?); cleat edge; a tad green

Nose:
Green apple; savory mineral notes; citrus; something very intoxicatingly savory that I can’t quite pin; crisp; honey; frozen fruit

Mouth:
Sizzling sweetness almost like pop rocks; crisp; honey; lime; lemon; fairly sweet, not too dry

On the whole: excellent and complex. Light, crisp, acidic, and aromatic, just how I like white wine. Would absolutely adore it if it were a bit drier. — 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

9.2

Mike had this 6 years ago

Mike Dettmar

7.9

Mike had this 6 years ago