Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Started off wary and cautious, then went ape shit with all the requisite autumn forest, damp earth, mature fruit, etc. Hard to ask for more. Strong ligaments, tendons and connective tissue. Minimal body fat. — 5 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Prior notes mostly apply; more stanky than our last bottle, green hay and decaying leaves. Decanted +4H, should be showing correctly tomorrow...Based on prior experience.

Nose has dry autumn leaves, ripe black cherry, dried tart cherry and a hint of coffee grounds. Palate has ripe black cherry, dried blackberry, moist soil, mild tannins on the medium finish. Very heavy sediment in the bottle. — 3 years ago

Andrew Ferguson

9.5

Love it. Crisp fresh & citrusy. An amazing Canadian Niagara white. Can’t go wrong. It’s a little pricey @ $14 but it’s on on sale sometimes. — 4 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

2019 | Pinot Noir
Enderle & Moll; Liaison
Rhine Valley; Baden, Germany
(92-93; drink 2024-29, 2H decant)

Paired to duck confit & green lentils, a favorite meal for cats and humans in our humble abode.

After a mere ~13 month wait after receiving into the cellar, we're finally pulling a cork today. This really wants another year to unfurl for my palate. All the hallmarks of this wine are here; ripe black cherry, tree moss, dehydrated strawberry, damp cedar, past season rose, orange zest, slight VA but unobtrusive, medium finish, dried cranberry.

A very special/unique vintage for Liaison based on this commentary from the winemakers:
"Unfortunately, we had quite heavy frost in some of our best red sandstone vineyards last year and additional problems with hail and high fungus pressure, which is the reason why we ultimately decided to only bottle our "Basis", the "Liaison" and our "Muschelkalk" (shell limestone) this year. The barrels from the other top vineyards ended up in our "Liaison", which is ultimately reflected in the quality of this years "Liaison"..."

With the best of luck, this situation will not be repeated; so 2019 drink happily knowing it's a blend of the best grapes. — a year ago

Chris Miles

9.1

Fantastic, full flavour and smooth, perfect balance and terrific autumn wine — 4 years ago

Victor Charcan

9.2

Needs some decanting, then open to cassis, dark cherries, blackberries, autumn scent, very primary and young. Good tannins, needs a bit more time. Great length, — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2003 |autumn leaves, fine balance fruit and vanilla/wood, well aged, slight leather impression, fine wine — 2 years ago

Nina Zie

9.5

Semidry. Really enjoyed. — 3 years ago

Marcus Weber

8.9

Very solid, high quality chianti... and very nice rufina! lightly autumn like tastes, tobacco, cherry.
Pasta al ragù cinghiale — 3 years ago

Simon Gilligan

9.4

Appassimento dry racked - my first of this style. Rich and ripe, thick tannin but far from overdone, lovely savoury black olive, mild spice, nice grip and enough acidity to keep it in balance. Keeps me coming back for more. — 4 years ago