Holger Koch

Pinot Noir *

8.944 ratings

9.011 pro ratings

Baden, Germany

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.1

Juicy, fruit, earthy, paired with smoked bbq. Was terrific.

Juicy, fruit, earthy, paired with smoked bbq. Was terrific.

Dec 22nd, 2015

Partner Balanced Wine Selections

8.8

Earthy, focused, cherry/ strawberry, good acid balance. A fine wine.

Earthy, focused, cherry/ strawberry, good acid balance. A fine wine.

Sep 16th, 2014

Founder Fass Selections

8.8

Super earthy. Lovely Pinot.

Super earthy. Lovely Pinot.

Sep 15th, 2014

Dhrubo Mazumdar

9.8

Swabian 1er CRU. So good.-DM

Swabian 1er CRU. So good.-DM

Feb 11th, 2014

Erik Longabardi

8.2

Some VA and barrel. Not v good at this moment. Probably past its prime.

Some VA and barrel. Not v good at this moment. Probably past its prime.

Dec 13th, 2023

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Quite herby, medicinal & earthy upon opening, gets better after a few hours (& muc better after 24h).
Beautiful mouthfeel, soft, velvety tannins, kirsch acidity, pure cherry juice. Doesn’t get fully rid of the herbal note though.
This is much more Spätburgundian vs the 2016, which was purer, crisper & much closer to the Pinots of Burgundy or Jura.

Quite herby, medicinal & earthy upon opening, gets better after a few hours (& muc better after 24h).
Beautiful mouthfeel, soft, velvety tannins, kirsch acidity, pure cherry juice. Doesn’t get fully rid of the herbal note though.
This is much more Spätburgundian vs the 2016, which was purer, crisper & much closer to the Pinots of Burgundy or Jura.

Oct 22nd, 2020

Jessica Bookout

9.2

Classic Pinot, caramel, bacon

Classic Pinot, caramel, bacon

Aug 8th, 2020

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Light & elegant - with fresh, juicy acidity and quite surprising grip (big wood). Tart raspberries and red currants, a touch of spice. Beautifully balanced.

Light & elegant - with fresh, juicy acidity and quite surprising grip (big wood). Tart raspberries and red currants, a touch of spice. Beautifully balanced.

Oct 20th, 2018

8.8

Popped and poured. Tight on opening. Blossomed after about an hour of air. Elegant but with nice body. Good deal at $28. Earthy.

Popped and poured. Tight on opening. Blossomed after about an hour of air. Elegant but with nice body. Good deal at $28. Earthy.

Nov 18th, 2016

Sigge Kühlhorn

8.7

Rödbärigt med en stram syrlighet. Vått ylle och måttlig ek.

Rödbärigt med en stram syrlighet. Vått ylle och måttlig ek.

Apr 3rd, 2016