Becker's
Weingut J.J. Becker
Jean Baptist Edition Wallufer Walkenberg Auslese Trocken Riesling 2015
I love Riesling that needs 2 days to rock!
@Severn Goodwin Hahaha. does tend to happen with the sulphur regime in Germany 🤣🤣🤣 Having said that, this is super intense stuff. Not always my favourite, but I can't help but be blown away by the power.
McManis Family Vineyards
California Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Skyline with Becker's. Good Value. — 9 years ago
Weingut Friedrich Becker
Petit Rosé 2014
F. Becker's 2014 'Petit Rosé' - a real stunner. I'd expect nothing less as they are one of my favorite GER Pinot producers. Exactly like a mouthful of cherry lifesavers & fresh garden herbs. So good! — 11 years ago
Landmark Vineyards
Overlook Sonoma County Chardonnay 2014
Becker's recommendation — 10 years ago
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Indian Wells Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2012
Had at Becker's house — 10 years ago
Domaine Bernard Ange
Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2007
One of Jesse Becker's selections back in the day - he hit the mark here. Brilliant nose, medium weight, a lot of earth in this one. — 13 years ago
Aaron Tan
En Magnum. Built like a tank! High acid, massive extract, super pungent, crazy mineral, extra concentrated herbal lemon drop. This is riesling turned up to 11 (on a scale of 10)!
As much as this does not fit in my M.O. for riesling drinking, I can't help but be impressed with Becker's Edition Jean Baptist. Undeniably high octane, especially at 14% abv, but unbelievably balanced and pure. The wine needs heaps of time to hit full stride - best after 2 days of aeration. Intense aromas of exotic fruits and herbs. Think candied lemon, pineapple, and even jackfruit. On the palate, the structure is immense. Luscious crystalline fruit sitting on enamel-melting acidity and minerality directly extracted from liquid rock. You can definitely feel some warmth in the finish, but the length is incredible. This is Rheingau, old-school in its full glory! — 7 years ago