Severn Goodwin

9.3

1992 | Riesling (Spätlese)
Wilhelm Weber-Ostetmann; Wintricher Großer Herrgott
Mosel; Brauneberg, Germany
APN 2 577 104 03 93
(92-94; Drink 2022-32+)
90m decant

Redemption for a underperforming bottle from our last go at this 1992. If you're buying old wine and didn't anticipate bottle variation, you need to know that's just part of the game. This bottle is fantastic.
(Enjoying alongside the '88 again today, no slouch on that bottle!)

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading Sarah KIRKLAND SNIDER (Forward into Light; BSO Premiere), PROKOFIEV (Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Opus 63) and DVOŘÁK (Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Opus 70).
 
Our soloist today Augustin Hadelich rounds out the program with Prokofiev’s intense Violin Concerto No. 2, and Andris Nelsons leads the BSO in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 – sometimes called the composer's greatest symphony. — 4 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

NV | Champagne
(67% Arbane/Petit Meslier/Fromenteau & 33% Chardonnay)
Perseval-Farge; Les Goulats 1er Cru, Brut Nature
Montagne de Reims; Chamery, France
Disgorged October 2018
(93-96; Drink 2028-32)

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading John WILLIAMS (Violin Concerto No. 2, written specifically for the intended soloist this evening) featuring the violin virtuoso, Anne-Sophie Mutter, STRAUSS (Death and Transfiguration, Opus 24) and then RAVEL (La Valse). — a year ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

A solid Côte-du-Rhône, in terms of quality/price/pleasure ratio. Dark garnet-violin dress. Complete nose, intense black fruits, menthol, garrigue, mineral notes promising a beautiful relief. In the mouth it is very balanced, supple, fruity, peppery (syrah), licorice and spicy nuances with fruit and minerality. Superb for its price!

Un Côte du Rhône des plus solide, pour ce qui est du rapport qualité/prix/plaisir. Robe grenat-violine sombre. Nez complet, fruits noirs intense, menthol, garrigue, notes minérales promesse d’un beau relief. En bouche c’est très équilibré, souple, fruité, poivré (syrah), réglisse et nuances épicées avec du fruit et de la minéralité. Superbe pour son prix ! — 2 years ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Roses, black cherries, fairly firm and structured, tannic grip on the finish. One for the cellar. — 6 months ago

David Shaw

9.0

Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Pale yellow white, excellent clarity. Wood and florals in nose, lemon, apple and pear flavors, mineral finish. Decent acidity, good body, restrained alcohol. Great dry supper or aperitif with plenty of fruit. Classy. — a year ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

2018 | Sekt
(100% Spätburgunder)
Marbleous (Tobias Feiden); TF Brut Nature
(Winninger Domgarten)
Terrassenmosel; Burg Cochem, Germany
(90-92; Drink 2023-28)
Disgorged August 2021

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor is Anna Rakitina (BSO assistant conductor), leading Ellen REID (When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist), PAGANINI (Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 6) with renowned soloist Joshua Bell, and PROKOFIEV (Suite from Romeo and Juliet; Suite No. 1, Opus 64-bis / Suite No. 2, Opus 64-ter / Suite No. 3, Opus 101). — a year ago

Lance E. Farman

9.4

This producer's star is rising fast and for good reason. — a year ago

Lance E. Farman

9.4

Explosive aromatics. Delicious. So much red fruit and the 8 years of age has brought it all together in this elegant package that makes you realize Pinot noir is very noble. Another wine that shows Oregon's small producers are doing the best work. — a year ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

2010 | Chardonnay
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix; Vaillon 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(90-92; Drink 2025-33)

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading John WILLIAMS (Violin Concerto No. 2, written specifically for the intended soloist this evening) featuring the violin virtuoso, Anne-Sophie Mutter, STRAUSS (Death and Transfiguration, Opus 24) and then RAVEL (La Valse). — a year ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

2020 | Chardonnay
Patrick Piuze; Terrior de Chablis
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(Montmains adjacent vineyards)
(90-92; Drink 2026-32)

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor is Anna Rakitina (BSO assistant conductor), leading Ellen REID (When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist), PAGANINI (Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 6) with renowned soloist Joshua Bell, and PROKOFIEV (Suite from Romeo and Juliet; Suite No. 1, Opus 64-bis / Suite No. 2, Opus 64-ter / Suite No. 3, Opus 101). — a year ago