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Stony Knoll Vineyards

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. — 9 hours ago

Pinotman, Tom and 10 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

The Alsatian Riesling are often broad and big. Top ones are just rare in the US. One has to go to the source to try more producers.
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.

Cedar Knoll Vineyard Co (Palmaz)

Hagen's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Paul K
9.2

Last had this 4.5 years ago. I remember the fruit and oak were poking out. 4.5 years later much of the baby fat burned off and this is drinking very nicely. — 2 months ago

Daniel, Anthony and 13 others liked this

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Neil Valenzuela
9.0

Pale straw color. Aromas of stone fruit, lemon and Granny Smith apples. Superb! Dry, full of peach, apricot and citrus finish. — 9 days ago

Tom, Tom and 8 others liked this

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Franc 2011

Kate
8.9

Thinking I am not a Cabernet Franc fan. Tart for me. I grabbed it from my fridge randomly. Was hoping it was Cabernet Sauvignon. Still enjoying. Glad not too fruity. — a month ago

Rob and Laura liked this

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Vinothekfüllung Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2002

Jeremy Shanker
9.0

Strange and beautiful and wild wine. Tons of botrytis and def some RS. Probably has hit hits peak already. — 2 months ago

Matt, Douglas and 2 others liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 1996

Conrad Green
9.2

Honeyed Edges, chalk. Fresh stone. Bright. Good. — 4 months ago

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Jan, Ceccherini and 8 others liked this

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Merlot 2021

Mark
9.3

Deepest of Ruby color. Amazing nose with a hint of cinnamon. I’m a big fan of Malbec but the petit Verdot really balances this wine out. Great legs and deep color make a visually appealing drink. Tons of fruit and mild tannins to balance the fruit out. Drinking this wine on Christmas Eve and I feel a little guilty like I opened a present early. Trefethen never disappoints. — a month ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Curtis Anders
9.3

Well balanced. Peppery and nearly perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed it. — 2 months ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

HãLo Hillspring Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Kate
9.8

So grateful to be able to dink this wine Thanksgiving Eve. — 2 months ago

Laura liked this

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Kreutles Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2021

romo
9.2

Firm yet rich enough. A real pleasure bomb. — 4 months ago

Shay, Peter and 9 others liked this