Stony Knoll Vineyards

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2023

Beautiful and light on its feet. Dry - very well made! Fantastic fruit. Very fresh. Honey. Meyer lemon, mandarine, just a faint touch of 1,1,6-trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene (TDN) aka Diesel. Touch bitter on the back palate. As a chemist i just had to bring this up. At 24 suns in Oceanside. 2 Michelin Chefs cooking. Grab this bargain before it is gone!!!!!! — a day ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Not remembering how I acquired this bottle. One & done…nothing impressive about this wine….maybe past its prime? — 21 days ago

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Vinothekfüllung Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2018

Yellow with a greenish hue in color. Lime on the front palet and tart green apple on the back palet. Crisp and fresh. There was definite improvement after being opened for a day, recorded, and stored at 40F. I’m still warming up to the Grüner varietal!!! — a month ago

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Pop and pour. A majestic medium gold color. On the nose: apple, lemon, crushed granite, vanilla oak, herbs, ripe peach. Taste: silky composed wine with apple, lemon, minerals, saline, lime peel, white pepper, and some tangerine. YUM! plenty of acidity and entering a waxy phase as it ages. — 23 days ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Reserve Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cassis, blackberry and earthy notes. Plum, cherry and oak on the palate. So good! — a month ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Riesling 2015

Shay A
9.2

Any time I open a Riesling or GV from a reputable producer, I wonder why I don’t open them more often.

Great vintage, great Austrian producer.

I really enjoy the differences between Alsatian Rieslings, German Rieslings and Austrian Rieslings, the latter normally being a bit more textural/full-bodied (and higher in ABV at 13%, compared to the typical 8-10% range of the others). Pale yellow in the glass. White peach and a sweet lemon/lemongrass type of aromatic. Ripe stone fruits (more peach but also apricot) and minerals/slate alongside a spine of acidity that isn’t sharp, but balanced. Tasty.
— a month ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Aka visit Elsass.
Shay A

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@Pinotman /// Andreas : Thanks for the info. I’m normally opening sweet(er) German Rieslings, which makes sense at the lower ABV. I have a lengthy experience with Alsatian Rieslings and normally don’t find them “big”, but I suppose it’s relative. 2007 Trimbach CFE I had a few days ago was more elegant, but not as chiseled as I’d expect from a dry German Riesling. Also get TDN/petrol profile more common with Alsatian Rieslings than others.
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I’m of the same opinion. No idea why I don’t have/get more quality Riesling. Always enjoy it. I did for a while try a bunch which disappointed me but this one sounds right up my alley. Great write up. Thanks

Stony Hill

Napa Valley White Riesling 2013

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Stony Hill

SHV Napa Valley Chardonnay 2007

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Bright silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon candy, apple, white flowers and lime. Expressive flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, Granny Smith apple and peaches. Hint of fresh herbs on the medium-plus finish. Mouth watering acidity and excellent balance. Pleasant mouthfeel and aftertaste. So flavorful, bold and well crafted. Heard very good things about Trefethen Dry Riesling and I am glad I finally tried it. Unique Riesling style. — a month ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022

Great wine, rich taste, long aftertaste and good balance. — a month ago