Weingut Alfred Walter

Alfred Merkelbach

Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese Riesling 1996

jesus g
10

Absolute dime. Had the most acidity and we’re happy there was a 94 on the table because this one shined above all the others. Clear winner — a month ago

Andrew, Tom and 22 others liked this

Alfred Merkelbach

Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese Riesling

Honeysuckle, cotton candy, grape — a month ago

Walter Scott

Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Light-medium body. Rhubarb, cherry, earth and concentration in waves. Great OR pinot value. 04.23.25. — 2 months ago

Ted, Paul and 10 others liked this

Walter Scott

Arlyn Vineyard Gamay Noir 2018

If I was tasting blind, I would’ve said RRV Pinot. Aromas of cola,red fruit and cloves. Those aromas transferred to my palate where they were met by a healthy dose of acid. An extended finish. Despite a reasonable 13.5% alcohol, at about 3 hours it stared to make its presence known. — 4 months ago

Tom, Austin and 23 others liked this

Weingut Josef Walter

Hundsrück Trocken Spätburgunder ,,J" 2013

Lyle Fass
9.6

Have not had in 3.5 years and wow this is drinking so well. A superstar. Nose is all wet earth, decay, sweet spices and macerated cherries. Palate is a wonder of juicy cherry fruit, freshness and layered complexity. Dead leaves, buoyant acidity and a long, lingering finish. Needs some time to open but man is this great out of the bottle. As this airs the palate complexity is so compelling. The tannins are so oh so fine. This after many hours was so elegant and fine. Meaty and pure. This is drinking perfectly now after an hour open. — a month ago

Neil, Ray and 6 others liked this

Walter Scott

X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

2023 vintage. Curious as to how Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet (starts in the $400's a btl) tastes, this is an excellent place to start. This effort clocks in at under $100 a btl. 04.23.25. — 2 months ago

Bob, Paul and 15 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

Norman Gennaro Premium Badge

Nice. Not tried this vineyard but I think @Ron R put me on to this producer.

Alfred Merkelbach

"Urglück" Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese Riesling 2018

8% sexual chocolate maple coconut chalkboard frigid river rock synesthesia injection. Wow. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister, Peter and 13 others liked this

Weingut Josef Walter

Centgrafenberg Franken Trocken Pinot Noir 2015

Lyle Fass
9.4

Have not had in 4.5 years Stunning nose of mid season cherry, sour cherry, some dead leaves, tree bark, old wooden barrel and wild mint. A nose one can sink your teeth into. Palate has awesome freshness and acidity. So clean and pure. Nimble and wispy. So much energy and very velvety tannins. Needs to open up but great stuff. As it opens it gets so much sweeter and is so elegant. 9.3 to 9.4. Oh wow did this get good. Silky and sweet. Deeper. Lusher. Juicier. — a month ago

Zach, Iwan and 6 others liked this

Alfred Gratien

Brut Millésimé Champagne Blend

Very enjoyable. Not a bargain at $58, but one could bring to a party without shame. — a month ago

Walter Scott

La Combe Verte Chardonnay 2023

Considered white Burgundy or Etna Bianco.
Called Canary Islands. Salty and reductive.
Lots of acid. Should’ve considered Willamette as this reminds me of Morgen Long wines. Good vintage for most of the west coast.
— 2 months ago

Andrew, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this