ESF

9.0

charming style, teeniest tiniest hint of RS, low ABV - slight petrol yielded apricot, peach, apple, confectionery sugar, bit of stony minerality - crisp acidity, refreshing beach aperitif. Bump for QPR — 7 days ago

George Ko

10

Just beautiful. It grows more amazing over time. Medium light viscosity. Starts with high acid, leather, grows to strawberry and red currant, ends with maple syrup. — 2 months ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

So good I opened another. — 6 months ago

Daniel M

9.2

This is a wonderful wine! The nose shows citrusy notes, honey touches, some petroly touches, some floral scents. The palate is a model of balance. Some nice lemon, lemon curd notes, a bit of a milky, soft mouthfeel, some honeyed touches, but also a massive acid drive that makes it go on and on for ever and a day. The mid-palate is a nice bowl giving way to the longest mouth-watering finish, showcasing citrusy delights and a bit of a zesty touch that adds a layer of complexity. This is great ! — 9 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 2015 | Now I understand the reputation of the Doctor. Textbook Riesling. | One anecdote I never forgot. Michael Broadbent wrote that his honeymoon was to the Mosel. And one of his deepest wishes was to make love to his wife in the Doctor. He wrote it dry and witty, as only British could. Very credible. | paired with salmon and shiitake. — 3 months ago

eamon gallagher

9.2

130.9 proof. fire. tasty. — 8 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

N sulfur on open. Then classic.

P sparkly acidity. Green apple. So classic. So juicy. Long

Grapex 18 btg — 19 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

N sulfur. Classic mosel.

P wow. Green apple jolly rancher. Long.

Grapex 256 — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

Good but will be so much better with age. Crisp and fruity Kabinett. — 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.8

Only pale to mid crimson in colour with a tawny edge at 26 years of age. Black and blue fruits with game and a coffee bean note. The medium bodied yet rich palate is savoury and earthy with blackberry and just so so silky with resolved tannins and low acid. Not sure that I agree totally with Bob Campbell MW’s description - “like getting into an old Jag on a hot day”, but I love the imagery and can see where he’s coming from. Jancis said “pure hedonism “ and gave it 19/20. The latest iteration of H of G (2017) is selling for around $950 a bottle in Brisbane. No doubt brilliant but too expensive for me. I remember paying $12.50 for the 1982 vintage on release. There is a certain H of G character that is recognisable over many vintages over the years. Must be one of the most unique Shiraz vineyards in the world with vines up to a 150 years old. A privilege to drink this wine and close to perfection with 98 points. — 4 years ago