Jammy not too oaky — 3 years ago
One of those wines that makes you say “huh, so that’s why they blend Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc”. Although the Sémillon makes up slightly more of the blend the greenery of SB punches throughout not obnoxiously so. Like the Semi was holding out the plank of wood expressly for the purpose of SB breaking it in half with its bare hands. All the green things and citrus but there is depth and warmth and a bit of weight. And dang it’s a bargain. — 5 years ago
1989 vintage. Tastes like the counter fair: caramel apple, cotton candy, metal. Delish. — 4 years ago
Was expecting heavy metal given the gigantic bottle and got completely the opposite - elegant if a bit thin but with no edge on the finish....very nice — 6 years ago
15.3% abv. Always good. Bold smooth rich. — 2 years ago
From the premier Syrah producer of Germany 😺 Founded in 1991. Edel and Hanspeter Zieriesen. Students of Hans Gunter Schwartz. 21 ha of plantings. Founded Landweinmarkt.
This wine: 100% Spatburgunder. Matured in 1200-3000L old barrels. Cooper: Assmann Buttnerei. On iron rich clay over limestone. Elevated 2000 feet.
Bacon. Blood. Metal. Raspberry plum skin. Orange peel. Leather. Smoke, tobacco, black pepper. Elevated acidity, medium+ tannins. — 3 years ago
Herby up front, saucy or buttery finish. Fresh floral smell, notes of citrus zest and metal. — 5 years ago
Jan de Weerd
Checking out hot springs in the backcountry of Idaho. What better than to bring your gun…. Gun Metal Riesling that is!! From down under Barossa Valley. Hewitson. Dean Hewitson, everything he does is great. Including the Riesling. — 4 months ago