H. Varcin

Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch)

Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Feinherb Riesling 2022

N sulfur on open. Then classic.

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

Grapex 18 btg
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Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch)

Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Riesling 2021

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

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G. H. Mumm & Cie

Grand Cordon Brut Champagne

Sweet notes of apple. Nice bubbly for brunch. — 4 years ago

Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch)

Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling 2022

N sulfur. Classic mosel.

P wow. Green apple jolly rancher. Long.

Grapex 256
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Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch)

Bernkasteler Doctor Kabinett Riesling 2015

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. — 2 months ago

Dave, Andrew and 18 others liked this

H. Billiot Fils

Millésime Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend 2012

Popped yesterday, notes from today. Another spectacular showing, and this is better ln day 2 than day 1. On the nose: cranberry, rose, lemon oil, vanilla, and a hint of honey. On the palate: lovely acidity, lemon, cranberry, crushed stone...love that cool mineral core...then some tang and good density on the long finish. Very, very good. — 4 years ago

Severn, Brent and 2 others liked this

W. H. Smith Wines

Hellenthal Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999

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. — a month ago

H. Billiot Fils

Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

So good I opened another. — 6 months ago

Tom, Mike and 1 other liked this

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 1996

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

Matt, Ira and 25 others liked this
Jan A

Jan A

Definitely one of my bucket list wines! Thank you for the review!
Bob McDonald

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My pleasure Jan. A worthy wine to have in anyone’s bucket list I would say. Cheers. 🍷