2016 | Riesling (Kabinett)
Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff; Oberhäuser Leistenberg
Nahe; Oberhausen, Germany
APN 7 753 010 03 17
(93-94; drink 2030-36, 9H decant)
Paired with Taiwanese Five Spice Pork (Lu Rou Fan | 卤肉饭) over Jasmin rice with lightly fried eggs from our private egg factory in the backyard. Locally raised NY pork (Kinderhook Farm, Valatie, NY), Columbia Co. — a year ago
Nose has dried dark red fruits (plum, cherry, blackberry), dried citrus peel, very wet leather, wet peppercorn and dry earth.
Palate has fresh/balanced acidity, sweet cherry compote, under-ripe raspberry, pomegranate seed, dry potting soil and tart blackberry.
Drink 2022-2030, wow!
Initially slow Ox 4H (Audouze method), then decant into 2000ml Erlenmeyer flask for 1H after noting the acidity.
Paired with Taiwanese Five Spice Pork (Lu Rou Fan | 卤肉饭) over Jasmin rice with lightly fried eggs from our private egg factory in the backyard. Locally raised NY pork (Kinderhook Farm, Valatie, NY).
9.3+ — 3 years ago
This vintage is 100% Nerello Mascalese. Clear garnet red. Inviting nose of baked cherry and pomegranate. Medium bodied palate echoes the nose adding terra cotta, cherry marzipan, dusty (medium plus) tannins, and bright, food-friendly medium acidity. Finish is moderate but continues the palate which, along with the acidity and tannins, makes this the consummate food wine. Al-Cantara's higher end NM is for hearty dishes. This one is a red that can be paired with seafood (a la Frappatto) and lighter fare. And it shines in that space. I had salmon -stuffed tortellini with vodka sauce. Drink now through 2026. — 8 months ago
Another amazing wine out of Yakima. Viognier for the win — 2 years ago
Wet slate, lemon peel, menthol, shower curtain, lime zest, wet honeycomb, sweetest honey, sugared lemon slice, dried grapefruit, exceptional!
(NV 2010/2011 Blend)
Paired with Taiwanese Five Spice Pork (Lu Rou Fan | 卤肉饭) over Jasmin rice with lightly fried eggs from our private egg factory in the backyard. Locally raised NY pork (Highland Farm, Old Chatham, NY). — 3 years ago
Выпито 05.08.23, с четой Болдыревых в крутом Французском ресторане Lu-Lu на берегу Малой Невки — a year ago
Nose has ripe blackberry, perfect black cherry, strawberry, tanned leather, moist chocolate cake, dry leaves and a touch of alcohol.
Palate has brown sugar dusted ripe strawberries, over-ripe black cherry, dehydrated strawberry, forest moss and moist soil; medium finish. Decanted 4H at the time of notes.
Paired with Taiwanese Five Spice Pork (Lu Rou Fan | 卤肉饭) over Jasmin rice with lightly fried eggs from our private egg factory in the backyard. Locally raised NY pork (Kinderhook Farm, Valatie, NY), Columbia Co. ❤️
Inaugural vintage. This was shortly after the time Duckhorn acquired Goldeneye and started a massive diversification program, isolating the vineyards into singular bottlings. For better or worse, we only lasted a few more years on vigorous collecting before withdrawal. Pricing was really getting detached from quality IMHO. — 2 years ago
Dried peach, moist golden raisin, faint green herbs, ripe apricot, nectarine peel, lime peel, under-ripe mango, warm slate and saccharin-like powdered sugar on the tailing ended of the nose.
Go Nahe!!!
Paired with Taiwanese Five Spice Pork (Lu Rou Fan | 卤肉饭) over Jasmin rice with lightly fried eggs from our private egg factory in the backyard. Locally raised NY pork (Highland Farm, Old Chatham, NY). — 3 years ago
Stan Nguyen
Gorgeous floral rose. Effervescent and sharp. Pronounced VA. — 6 months ago