Mosel River

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020

Paul J
9.7

Lovely light gold color. Super complex nose. Drinking at its apex. High quality with excellent depth and super long finish. — 5 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this

Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2024

Daniel Rich
9.2

Great Pinot fantastic acid with just a little funk! — 6 days ago

Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2021

From Nancy’s moving party. Opened for a 46th Birthday celebration. Delicious as always. Slightly more fruity than expected. — 20 days ago

Williams Selyem

Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Wonderful medium body bing, cherry blackberry Indian spices, soft tannins well burnished by bottle age — a month ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

K L
9.2

Excellent as always. — 2 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Twomey

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2033

Twomey's 25th anniversary RRV Pinot. Expressive florals both on taste and nose. Red cherry opener and I get a bit of smoke and dusty soil. Medium mouthfeel and mild tannins. The wine is well-balanced and quite expressive through the finish. — 4 months ago

Dawn, Daniel and 1 other liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

Pale lemon in colour - crystal clear. Probably drinking this a little young even at 7 years of age. Initial funky notes amongst the nutty notes. At 7 years the oak is assimilating with the peach. Great intensity as you come to expect from the Art Series. At least another 5 plus years in the cellar would not be a problem. — 10 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Kapyrick Wine My first of 3. Will be interesting to see how the remaining 2 bottles develop over the next few years.
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They will be fantastic. The true test will be your tolerance for aged chardonnay. Leeuwin is a great producer, and the Art Series wines are fantastic. I have only enjoyed at a 10 year max, because I was worried they would go bad, but they would have been good longer at my tolerance . Enjoy!!!!!!!!
Bob McDonald

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@Kapyrick Wine I have been drinking this Cuvée for many years now and we often have tastings to judge the best Australian Chardonnay. Giaconda and Bindi Quartz block are also in the mix. A few months ago I had my last 2013 Art Series and it was stellar.

Egon Müller

Scharzhof Riesling 2023

Thrilling. Chiseled and precise. Energy and length. About 45 grams RS. — a month ago

Barny, Tom and 1 other liked this

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese Riesling 2002

After the crappy Kiwi Chardonnay (Luta), we needed something of impeccable quality and breeding, so here we are. This incredible Spatlese from JJ Prum, other than the color, is just beginning to show its charms, this will last MANY MORE years, but such a privilege to drink such a phenomenal Mosel legend, mineral, sweet apricot and peach fruit, amazing acidity, great length, LOVE this stuff!! (P.S. — I have NO intention in getting involved in the Casagrande clan’s metal band debate, I’d rather just drink old JJ Prum Riesling!!) — 2 months ago

Jim Powers
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Zach, Bob and 7 others liked this
Zach D

Zach D

That’s good family breeding right there
Tom Casagrande

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Yum. Nice fruit, no metal

Sonoma-Cutrer

Russian River Ranches Chardonnay

Very nice and classically Californian. Oak forward with cream followed by pear and a balancing touch of citrus. A little oakier than my favorites but still nice. You’ll like more if that’s your style. — 3 months ago

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2013

Mid lemon in colour. Aromatics of yellow peach and slate. Touch of smoke. Great palate intensity - not overly sweet for an Auslese - only 8% ABV. Jancis said “a floral explosion on the palate “ and I cannot disagree. I don’t drink a lot of sweet wine without dessert but this was most enjoyable - a great accompaniment to chicken liver pate with crackers. Acidity particularly at the first taste still very much present. — 5 months ago

Somm, Jeroen and 15 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Bit of age on it so you miss the acid but still great — 13 days ago

Paul, Dave and 4 others liked this

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Consistently good Sauvignon Blanc from Marry Edwards. Never disappointed.  — 5 days ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Nice fruit: cherries. Ready to drink. Went well with barbecued duck! — 15 days ago

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Ming L
9.2

Aromas of fresh orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit, with pear and white peach at the forefront. Subtle ritual fruits as well. The palate shows more stone fruit richness with vanilla and hint of pie crust and seashell. Good acidic backbone. Clean lingering finish.

This is delicious and so easy to drink, but also quite sophisticated.
— a month ago

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Egon Müller

Scharzhofberger Kabinett Riesling 2016

Drink je droomwijnen diner. @#rijks. Wow this is next level semi sweet Riesling. Dancing on its feet and untouchable. Like touching and smelling the virgin alpine snow on a blank slope. Very light sweetness, Riesling fruits and a surprisingly low degree of petroleum. Awesome. — 2 months ago

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Kistler

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Exquisite. Cherry notes balanced with earth. — 3 months ago

Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten
with Karilyn

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Had at Kavel's: Notes of dark cherry, cola, baking spice, a touch of vanilla oak, and soft tannins. — 4 months ago

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