Jelly Roll

Martin Müllen

Kröver Steffensberg Spätlese** Feinherb Mosel Riesling 2010

Lyle Fass
9.7

This is so good and so young with ridiculous acidity. It’s too cold so the nose is very quiet. But wow what a palate. Insane acidity and huge dry fruit extract. Unreal density and concentration but so nimble. Apricot and citrus fruits galore and a minutes long finish. 9.6 with no aromas and barely any air. Let’s see where this goes. Nose now is all citrus jelly baby and lime flesh with other exotic citrus. Crazy complex. Palate is so juicy and so elegant. Amazing density. 9.6 to 9.7. So sapid with so much energy. Wow! — 2 months ago

Matthew, Ray and 9 others liked this

Max Geitlinger

Wein Maximum Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Lyle Fass
9.5

Liquid jelly aromas of grapefruit and nectarine. Spice and gorgeous aromas. Floral. So complex. Just an insane nose. 9.5. or 9.6 nose. Very harmonious and lovely sweet pink grapefruit. Great acids. So complete. Long. Amazing. So harmonious and soothing. Amazing fruit. The extra skin contact gives this another dimension of complexity. — 2 years ago

Aravind, Severn and 4 others liked this

Burrell School Vineyards

Estate Reserve Honor Roll Merlot 2012

2012 poured in February, 2022. It held up quite well for a 10 year old wine. Deep color, smooth tannins and good fruit on the palette. I think this wine will age well over the next 5-10 years. Well done. — 3 years ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ted
9.2

Same restaurant almost a year later. New vintage. Delicious. Ready to roll. — 7 months ago

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Jose, Tom and 11 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Fine bubbles. Medium Bodied. Pink Friut. Fermentation notes—toast, butter, tootsie roll. Mouth filling smoothly textured. Spicy. Smokey. — a year ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Bottled Rutherford Merlot 2012

Surprisingly delicious at 10 years of age. Wonderful ripe Napa jelly fruit. Surprisingly good acid, the tannins have receded but still provide some structure. Rarely drink Napa merlot but this is compelling. Certainly somewhat biased by the fact that I worked on this vineyard in 2011. Nice pairing with skirt steak on the grill. — 3 years ago

Andrew, Lyle and 1 other liked this

Cooper's Hawk Winery

Vin Chocolat Noir

Enjoying with a spicy creole dish. Tootsie roll of wine. — 8 months ago

The Ojai Vineyard

Roll Ranch Vineyard Syrah 2017

Ruby to purple in the glass. Medium- to full-bodied, classically styled, primary crunchy cherry and blackberry fruit, this has a cool-climate feel with its bright and fresh aromatics, mouthwatering acidity and floral/spicy nuances to boot.
Lovely!
— 8 months ago

Thijs, Shay and 9 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

dark fruit, tobacco, cigar box, pencil shavings,

gobs of juicy fruit, bay leaf and bell pepper finish

over time fruit leans to roll ups, as well as including dried prunes and dates
— 2 years ago

Casey, Shay and 10 others liked this

De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2014

Shay A
9.2

My experience with South African red wines is limited, but I’ve enjoyed some Meerlust reds and a few other random bottles. I have to say, while this wasn’t a revelation, it is the best South African wine I’ve had to date.

This was a bottle opened blind for a few people. Oddly enough, there were similarities to this and a 2013 Almaviva…a burnt rubber/tire note on the nose alongside a vegetal/herbal pronounced note on the nose. Tangy/sour black cherries, red currant and red licorice too. Mostly red and black underripe fruit dominant. Even a bit of tar. This drinks like a chinon mixed with a lean vintage Bordeaux…the spice and vegetal flair is there next to the lightweight mid palate from a cooler Bordeaux vintage. A blend of five “noble varietals” in honor of Bordeaux, this was a unique wine that had people guessing from all over the world. After 1-2hrs of air from
bottle, it was balanced/integrated and ready to roll. I’d enjoy these sooner rather than later.
— 3 years ago

Kimberly, Tom and 31 others liked this
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