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  • 2019 Julian Haart Wintricher Ohligsberg Riesling Spätlese

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    5/13/2024 - drjb Likes this wine: 95 Points

    This is an exceptional Spatlese opening pale and clear with a fragrant nose of freshly cut Fuji apples, white peaches, lime and white flowers. The palate has exceptional intensity of flavour yet a lovely sense of weightlessness all balanced by zesty acidity and a fine mineral touch. There is great persistence that lifts this wine out of a very competitive pack in 2019. Simply delicious.

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  • 2014 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

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    5/11/2024 - drjb Likes this wine: 93 Points

    A wine of two parts, this opened pale green gold with a reserved nose of green apples, lemon rind and limestone and a palate, though very pure and nicely balanced, that seemed to lack drive and weight. The remaining half decanted into a 375ml bottle and corked for 2 nights was a different wine with a more complex nose with pineapple and lime touches and a palate with a lovely line of pine-lime splice fruit on a background of apple, lemon zest, white nectarine and limestone. There was terrific length and grip in addition with terrific purity. The conclusion is that under Diam this wine really needs another 7-10 years to develop the full colours of a great Les Clos.

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  • 2000 Château Palmer

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    5/10/2024 - drjb Likes this wine: 96 Points

    Private Dinner, The Brisbane Club. This wine opened beautifully with a persistent deep crimson colour and a scented nose of blackcurrant, blueberry, dark cherry, violets and cedar. The palate reflects the aromatics of the nose with a spherical impression of rich fruits and floral notes balanced by a long fine spine of gossamer tannins and persistent touches of cedar and dark chocolate. There is lovely purity and balance here with that touch of opulent merlot that makes the best Palmers so desirable and individual.

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  • drjb says:

    7/28/2019 3:20:00 AM - Thanks Vintage1961. Somebody must do it ! I'm privileged to have been in a very enthusiastic and stable wine group for many years that ranges widely in its scope but which has a major interest in Bordeaux and Burgundy. Next week is 2009 Grand Cru Gevrey Chambertin !

  • Vintage1961 says:

    7/27/2019 1:58:00 AM - Thank you so much for posting an invaluable set of tasting notes on 2005. I have many of the wines you've commented on and it's always nice to compare how other pallets have judged these wines in development. My birth year is 61, so I have a personal interest in Bordeaux. I am very grateful for your generous effort. (Sydney)

  • William Kelley says:

    6/28/2015 9:41:00 AM - Thanks for your kind words! I'm moving to CA this year to get involved in winemaking, so do drop me a line if you're ever in the Valley.

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