Tasting Notes 400 found

Loved it. Deep gold color, almost a bronze. In fact, though it might have turned. Instead this was a decidedly delicious turn into what a well crafted, well stored wine can develop into. Drank almost like a dessert wine. Most incredible taste of blood orange on the finish. (111 views)

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This is a time capsule. 100+ year old un-grafted vines, and winemaking that makes "old school" seem modern. That said, the wines is still bright, fresh, and full of fruit. Seeing it as a 2011 or a 2015 would not have shocked me. The development is textural, with a creamy edge that suits the apple and pear fruit. Just the slightest hint of a smoky note emerges after it's been open for an hour, but who knows after that as the bottle evaporates before the eyes. The vines remain, but the winery is no more. Each remaining bottle is a reminder of the relentless passage of time, and the moments of joy along the journey. (470 views)

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Really delicious even if more Spatlese than Kabinett. There’s good energy but not quite enough for the sweetness. (95 views)

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Wines like this make a strong case for Riesling being the greatest white wine. Intensely fruity, mouth watering, and utterly delicious. The fermenting grapes are cooled to interrupt fermentation at 7.5% alcohol. That residual sugar gives the mouth a creamy texture, and high acidity perfectly balances the sweetness. The low alcohol takes out any sense of alcoholic burn or heat. The wine glides down the mouth and throat, and is so gulpable. At 14 years old, the wine shows zero oxidation and the ability to go on for another 14 years, which is normal for German Auslese. (107 views)

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Opened this as a part of reviewing my 18 year old 2001 German Rieslings. Definite WOW wine. Light amber color. Concentrated, rich, lush, bright, and delicious. So glad I bought a full case of this wine, which, incidentally, was a late release at a give away price of this 2001. Superb with home grown mango from our yard. (113 views)

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Signs of seepage led me to open this. The nose shows candied citrus and some mint. But there's not a lot of aromatic complexity at this stage. The palate and finish are where this really shines though. It's rich and full in the mouth, still sweet but not overly so. It seems a little lower in acidity than I might prefer, though it is still fresh and vibrant. The finish is powerful and expensive, with botrytis-inflected saffron, raisin, and dried apricot. Not sweet enough to pair with true desserts, I would pair with fruit or rich cheese. (72 views)

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Another bottle with slight signs of leakage but showing no signs of premature ageing once opened. This is light and fresh and true to Prädikat, even while showing some ripeness. Impressive length and complexity on the finish, with focus on the mid-palate. This has further positive development in front of it, so long as poor corks don't negatively affect certain bottles. (201 views)

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#13-02, 8% abv. Not quite as bullish on this as Salil was. Kind of sedate, not showing too much of anything, with a bit of creaminess and softness that I'm too keen on. Just doesn't really do it for me. (1022 views)

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Very nice bottle. Expressive nose with peach and tarragon, hitting the Longuicher character with a slightly riper stroke. The palate is fuller and fleshier than some vintages, with the characteristic '07 creamy texture. Really enjoyed this, and it's in early maturity. (99 views)

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Slight signs of leakage. Super expressive nose with ripe apple, yellow peach, and vanilla bean. The palate is full and creamy, with zingy acidity riding beneath the fruit. This bottle seems to be in its peak drinking window, although there's a chance this is a little more advanced due to the cork. (322 views)

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Some signs of leakage from the cork. This has become more expressive since my last bottle. Juicy yellow peach fruit and lime zest on the nose. This was a riper profile than is typical for this vineyard, but it was delightful. Rich and relaxed on the palate,but with a pronounced acidic zing running through the middle palate, leading into a lingering finish. This seems to have come into peak form at this point. It's not an exceptionally complex wine, but it's drinking great at the moment. (241 views)

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This is back on form, showing similar to my note from Nov 2020, even a little younger perhaps. Charming wine, in a good drinking window now. (413 views)

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Vivid flowers, mint, maybe dill, sweet yellow plums, Golden Delicious apples, minerals, dried ginger, hint of orange peel. On the dense and sweet side of Spätlese. Pineapple in the lovely long and intense aftertaste. Just a little aggressive, more "hearty" than "ethereal"--I wonder if this might benefit from a few more years of age? But really enormous fun as it is right now. (180 views)

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-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over 2 to 3 hours --
-- AP No.: ... 7 06 --

NOSE: typical MSR; developing aged character; moderate petrol.

BODY: med.-rich golden yellow color; full bodied; bottle was a leaker.

TASTE: moderately aged character; 9.5% alc. not noticeable; medium+ acidity; light for an Auslese, but certainly not lacking flavor; possibly a touch of botrytis (if not merely a spicy aged note); hints of incense, wet wool, raspberry(!), and yams. Aging nicely, and drinking well now, but can continue to rest in the cellar if one prefers fully mature sweet Riesling. Gut impression score: low 90s. (466 views)

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Corked (248 views)

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