Albert Boxler
Grand Cru Sommerberg Vendanges Tardives Riesling
Sommerberg, Katzenthal, Alsace, France
Had to have something with a pecan-kumquat tart, and although it was too young by a decade, it fit the bill. Tastes as expected, if a little apricot heavy right now.
Had to have something with a pecan-kumquat tart, and although it was too young by a decade, it fit the bill. Tastes as expected, if a little apricot heavy right now.
Dec 14th, 2014
Precision with amazing weight and depth. Stunner!
Precision with amazing weight and depth. Stunner!
Sep 28th, 2014It's a tough wine drinker who can't enjoy this on occasions
It's a tough wine drinker who can't enjoy this on occasions
Jan 7th, 2018First time tasting this. Stellar balance of flavor and sweetness taking a backseat.
First time tasting this. Stellar balance of flavor and sweetness taking a backseat.
Oct 12th, 2016Slightly low acid for Riesling, but it glows from an almost excruciating level of mineral energy. Slight botrytis, well-integrated with petrol and a range of lower-intensity florals. Light on its feet. ~40g/l RS and tastes like it.
Slightly low acid for Riesling, but it glows from an almost excruciating level of mineral energy. Slight botrytis, well-integrated with petrol and a range of lower-intensity florals. Light on its feet. ~40g/l RS and tastes like it.
Feb 21st, 2016





