Zach D

9.5

Fantastic, intense nose of dark fruit, granite, iron, meat with an insane floral lift of dried apricot which I’m assuming is the viognier. Palate with good acid, typical northern Rhone Syrah profile of meat, lavender, granitic bite. A lot going on; tannins are not that evident after a 1.5 hr decant. A wine with a ton of character. @Lyle Fass @Delectable Wine this is cote-rotie “gerine” — 2 days ago

with Kland

Zach D

9.3

Wow. Such a nice wine coming from humble origins. Needs some air to express itself. On the nose yellow lilies, apple blossom, almost a hint of jasmine, just ripe yellow apple, just ripe pear, a touch of fresh vanilla. On the palate, this really shines. Ripe orchard fruits, rich without being cloying. Blind I would place this as a village Meursault. Yellow apple, pear, touch almond, buttery and rich texture with minimal oak, crème brûlée; I’m assuming from skillful lees management . Good acidity, decent length. 13 abv. 24 usd at the grocery store. I haven’t seen ratings anywhere near where I’ve placed this, but maybe this is a product of a good vintage? Either way, huge fan — a month ago

Zach D

9.1

Pale lemon, with a nose primarily of white and yellow flowers, fairly delicate. Some wet slate mineral tones as well. Carried through on the palate with typical racy acidity. Lacks a bit in concentration, but overall a nice wine. There are better examples of dry Riesling for the price — a month ago

with Kland

Zach D

9.3

This wine is in one word, intoxicating. Fantastic nose of brambles, fresh blackberry, red currant, lavender, grilled beef, wood smoke, freshly cracked black pepper. Palate with tight tannins, med + acidity, fresh and tart blackberry, blueberry, sauvage. Spectacular value at 22 usd. Needs 5 years, but this is why I drink wine. @Lyle Fass — 7 days ago

Zach D

9.0

@Delectable Wine this is the Kreuznacher Kahlenberg auslese trocken. Seemingly a novelty as from what I’ve read this is the only year they have produced a dry auslese. The nose is tertiary with dried orchard fruits, dried pineapple, hint of petrol, dried oregano and mint. The palate has a honeyed component of dried apricot and dried pineapple. High acid. The finish falls off quickly which might be indicative that it is over the hill slightly. Lacks a bit of concentration and with some residual sugar would likely be improved. Still, an enjoyable wine. — a month ago

Zach D

9.2

Zach had this a month ago

with Kland

Zach D

9.3

Nice range of citrus on the nose and palate, good concentration and acidity. Meyer lemon shows through in particular. The winner for the upcoming Thanksgiving white selection. Will serve with the Thorle spatburgunder gutswein — 11 days ago

Zach D

9.0

Nice petrol on the nose; citrus fruits on the palate; obviously some Riesling in there. Sampling for thanksgiving — 13 days ago

Zach D

9.0

A nice, easy drinking Côtes du Rhône. Typical red and black fruit, a hint of black pepper, sauvage on the nose. Black fruit with meaty flavors on the palate; good acidity and length; moderate 14 abv. Balanced. A good pairing with a pretty spicy lamb Rogan Josh. — a month ago

Zach D

9.0

Nose is typical Chablis. Meyer lemon, citrus, under ripe orchard fruits. Very pleasant but not too complex. Palate has a steely, mineral component, ripe lemon with a saline and iodine finish which has moderate length. — a month ago