Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

vintage 2022 | Cave de Mazenay | Wines from cooperatives are usually populair in France. Who tastes this wine understands why. Beautiful minerals in smell and taste, good structure. Affordable Burgundy. Diam corked. Paired with a trio of fish stew. — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2011 | In praise of the cooperatives ☺️ This wine from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Abouriou was really hard when young. And now after 12 years it reveals its qualities: cherries and spices in smell, smooth velvety taste, very vibrant and still with tannins present. It gives joy. Paired with spaghetti garlic, anchovies and parsley. — 3 years ago

Fredrik Finn

9.2

As the summer is slipping out of our hands, its time to to pop those complex reds that we’ve been lastning for. Produttori del Barbaresco is considered one of the best cooperatives in the world and its 2016 Barbaresco is a solid proof of that statement.
Restrained at first and needs a couple of hours in the decanter to reach its climax. True to its provenance its clasically crafted, and puts up complex profile of red cherries, rose hip, strawberries, spice, bitter orange and a volatile dried floral lift over a canvas of wet soil.
An offensive approach on the palate with a high acidity and a generous portion of mouth coating tannins that is well accompanied by a pronounced fruit profile with an evolving finish. Very good indeed, but is a couple of level behind to reach the higher tiers. — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2006 / made from #Grenache #Syrah #Mourvedre with 12 months on new oak barrels. Nice smell that gives more with aeration: spicy, impression of plums and chocolate. Smooth taste with good balance. Les vignerons de Roquemaure near Avignon are one of the impressive ‘cooperatives’ in France. — 8 years ago

Joe DAscoli

8.9

Nice Muscat. Not quite living up to Sauternes style dessert wine but dark fig flavor was still good — 10 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.1

Wow. Exceptional vintage for this wine. Really expressive of granite, ash, and zante currents. — 11 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.1

Rich, deep tropical fruit and honeyed nose with just a hint of smoke. The palate is full and sweet and bursting with fresh acidity. Fresh flavors of peach and apricot lead to a long and sweet but not cloying finish. — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Winzer Krems – Grüner Veltliner – Chremisa Edition
Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Austria 🇦🇹

Overview
Created in 1995 to honor the 1,000-year anniversary of the City of Krems (first recorded in 995 AD), the Chremisa Edition has become a flagship expression of Austrian Grüner Veltliner. It shows why this grape, deeply rooted in Lower Austria, is revered worldwide: structured, spicy, mineral-driven, and endlessly food-friendly.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright aromas of grapefruit, honeysuckle, and orchard blossoms, lifted by Grüner’s signature white pepper note. On the palate, it’s refreshing yet layered, with citrus zest, green apple, and a mineral streak that gives precision and elegance.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, lively, and perfectly balanced. Acidity cleanses and recalibrates the palate, while a subtle spiciness adds dimension. Crisp yet textured, finishing long with finesse.

Winemaking Notes
Produced under the Sandgrube 13 label of Winzer Krems, one of Austria’s most historic cooperatives. Grapes are sourced from vineyards along the Danube with loess and primary rock soils, ideal for showcasing Grüner’s minerality. Stainless-steel vinification preserves freshness and typicity.

Food Pairing
An all-rounder: pairs beautifully with schnitzel, roast chicken, or veal; also great with baked mushrooms, Asian cuisine, or tangy vinaigrette salads. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif or even as a “meditation wine” on its own.

Verdict
A timeless Grüner — layered, spicy, refreshing — bridging Austria’s thousand-year wine heritage with today’s palate.

📚 Educational Sidebar – Austria’s Grüner Legacy
Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s signature white grape, covering nearly one-third of all vineyards. Famous for its peppery spice, bright acidity, and food-pairing versatility, it thrives in regions like Kremstal, Kamptal, and Wachau. Look for styles ranging from light “Steinfeder” to powerful, age-worthy “Smaragd” in Wachau classifications. — a year ago

Νίκος Βαγιωνάς

9.2

Deep sweet taste, great smell .
— 6 years ago

Augusto Giacoman

9.5

Fantastic!!! — 7 years ago

with Emily

Fuzzy Snow

10

Honey, apricot, clean, the muscat flavor is amazing — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.6

Sampled at Noval's tasting room in Porto, the Noval 'Quarenta Anos' 40 Year Old Tawny is translucent and brickish, replete with developed notes of dates, Dalmatia fig spread, dried apples, aged leather, and warm wicker. In the mouth it's viscous and full, more so than Noval's Colheita, it's the acidity that really brings this Port to life, an arching spine that penetrates through layers of oxidized fruit notes and finely polished tannins. On the finish, dried Zante currants, nut skins. Allspice. 21.5% ABV | Sample — 10 years ago

Elisabetta Tosi

Wine Blogger Vinopigro

9.0

Moscato d'Alessandria grape gives this sweet wine with a basket of apricots and a final touch of dried figs — 11 years ago

Mon M

9.1

Inky dark purple, with fragrant, heady aromatics of warm blueberry cobbler, elderberry and black currants. Ripe plum and black raspberry notes are accented with cigar box, crushed herbs and fennel. Power with grace, this wine unfurls like a cherry blossom, revealing layers of blue and black fruit flavors. Cherry, olallieberry, and Zante currant, with truffle, lilac and sandalwood notes are integrated and well structured. Silky, fine grained tannins provide ample support for the voluptuous fruit. Positively sumptuous on the long, generous finish. Lingering cherry, red delicious apple and just a hint of mint display tenacious longevity. — 2 years ago

with Jon

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.2

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Retail notes,

Perched above the Dão river that snakes its way through granite valleys, the Adega de Penalva is one of the leading cooperatives in the area. The group boasts around a thousand member growers, but it’s important to note that the average holding per member amounts to barely over a hectare. From these small plots they craft simple but delicious wines with a real sense of place. This wine is 40% Encruzado, with 30% Malvasia and 30% Cerceal, hand-harvested, fully destemmed and fermented and raised in stainless steel. — 6 years ago

great.lena

8.9

A quality sweet wine. Ideally paired with desserts and fruit. — 7 years ago

Erkan Akın

9.2

Dry, aromatik, bukeli — 8 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

9.8

2010 vintage. Honey, ripe Apple, and roasted nuts. Great nose! M+ acid and M body. On the palate- honey, apricot, roasted nuts. Long finish and balanced. Started out sweet but dry at the end. Great price point for a beautifully complex wine. — 10 years ago

Bong Kee Choi

9.5

Lovely dessert wine with honey flavor and taste. — 11 years ago

Lindsay Morriss

9.2

Definately one of the better roses; aromas and flavors of tart red berries (rose hip) with a very pronounced minerality from the flinty soils. Great acidity, medium weight. — 11 years ago