| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Dust, fresh meadow, sweet bouquet. The palate is a little flabby and the finish tart. #4 of 4 in Flight 4 |
| White - Off-dry |
2005 Weingut Gogrewe Wiltinger Klosterberg Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Lemon drop, a little tangy, smooth with a clean finish but something is weird about this. #3 of 4 in Flight 4. |
| White - Off-dry |
2004 Carl Schmitt-Wagner Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): A P #7 - Flowery, a tart minerality but has nice length and finish. #1 of 4 of Flight 4. |
| White - Off-dry |
2002 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): A green element, asparagus, cat urine notes in the bouquet. Balanced sweetness. Decent finish. Actually very pleasant to drink. #2 of 4 in Flight 4. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling SpätleseRheingau more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Lighter in body, lemony but the length isn't there. Food improved my opinion of this. This would pair well with a light fish dish. #4 of 4 in Flight 3. |
| White - Off-dry |
2006 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling SpätleseRheingau more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Nice, subtle bouquet. Great length with good focus. A little spicy with a pretty good finish with some bitterness. Food improved my impression of this. #3 of 4 in Flight 3. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Weingut Spreitzer Winkeler Jesuitengarten Riesling SpätleseRheingau more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): This comes in a funky looking bottle. A sweet, pretty bouquet. Green apple palate that is crisp. Leads to a nice finish with just a little heat. #1 of 4 in Flight 3. |
| White - Off-dry |
2005 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling SpätleseRheingau more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Complex bouquet at first but has mellowed out with time in the glass. Fat mid-palate, very minerally. Short, thin finish but I like it. #2 of 4 in Flight 3 |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Darting Ungsteiner Herrenberg Riesling SpätlesePfalz more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Contraversial discussion on this one. Sweet, honeyed nose. Full but with a line of acidity. Tangy full finish that nicely lingers. #1 of 4 in Flight 2 |
| White - Off-dry |
2005 Eugen Müller Forster Ungeheuer Riesling SpätlesePfalz more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Restrained nose. Lighter with great acidity, very tangy with a crisp lingering finish. #3 of 4 in Flight 2 |
| White |
2004 Müller-Catoir Haardter Herrenletten Grauburgunder Spätlese trockenPfalz more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Restrained nose, Palate is full but focused with a nice finish with lingering notes of lemon. #2 of 4 in Flight 2. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Theo Minges Burrweiler Schloßgarten Riesling SpätlesePfalz more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Sweet nose with no delineation. Hint of salinity in the bouquet and palate. Flat finish. #4 of 4 in Flight 2. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Schäfer-Fröhlich Monzinger Halenberg Riesling SpätleseNahe more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Candied pineapple, very enticing, minerals. Tart apple fruit in the palate with a little acidic edge. This has good length with the dryest finish fo the flight. I really like this. #2 of 4 in Flight 1. |
| White - Off-dry |
2006 Kruger-Rumpf Münsterer Dautenpflänzer Riesling SpätleseNahe more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Restrained nose, citrusy and sweet along with a note of funky rotten fruit. Front and mid-palate is sweet with tart green apple. Sharp acidity. Short, clean finish. #3 of 4 in Flight 1. |
| White - Off-dry |
2005 Kruger-Rumpf Münsterer Dautenpflänzer Riesling SpätleseNahe more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Funky burnt mineral, rubber notes in bouquet. Crisp, good acidity and cut. Good finish that is slightly dry. #4 of 4 in Flight 1. |
| White - Off-dry |
2003 Dönnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Riesling SpätleseNahe more |
8/11/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRiesling Tasting (Bell Wine & Spirits - Washington, DC): Sweet, spicy with apricot and honey on the palate with chalky minerals. Very full and smooth. Excellent, tangy finish. #1 of 4 in Flight 1. |
| Red |
1995 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les VaronniersCrozes-Hermitage Syrah more |
7/3/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 96 pointsGorgeous maroon core. Sexy cherry, spicy red fruit changing to a black/blueberry profile with perfect sweetness and exceptional balance through to the finish. [96+] |
| Red |
2004 Dante Rivetti Barbaresco Bricco de Neueis RiservaNebbiolo more |
9/28/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 89 pointsRestrained bouquet. A tight core of red fruit surrounded by young oak. An occasional sip would show a wave of chewy fruit with toasted oak and vanilla notes. The acidity is nicely balanced. Decent enough finish. [89+] |
| White |
2002 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le CailleretChardonnay more |
9/27/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 92 pointsA glint light gold color. Same dusty nose after opening. Melon fruit and citrus along with marshmallow and another wonderful scent I wasn’t able to identify. Palate is medium bodied with a nice balance between zippy fruit and creamy oak. The fruit is showing a little spice here too. This ends clean with lemon zest and not too much heat. 92+ |
| Red |
2005 Domaine de Ferrand Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/10/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 93 pointsPurple violet brightening out to the rim. Deep bouquet showing garrigue, chocolate and spicy dark plum fruit and herbs. On the second and third day notes of licorice emerged. Smooth entry, bursting mid palate with some spicy raspberry and liquid mineral streaks. Nice long finish. Great right after pulling the cork but ended up shutting down after a ½ hour or so. Refrigerated the remainder air-tight and drank over two days – it was best on Day 3. So early but so impressive. |
| Red |
2003 Tardieu-Laurent Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
9/20/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 93 pointsDeep, dark ruby core that brightens up closer to the rim where it shows a slight amber fade. Restrained nose that takes much coaxing. Spicy, then bursts of gorgeous floral scents along with some off notes of alcohol and sulfer. Picked up some mint as well. The palate is where it's at. Spicy red stewed fruits along with some medicinal cherry flavors that are in harmony with the oak. Very smooth and showing great length. The finish is sweet and ends with a stony mineral streak. Mercurial and exciting to drink. The last glass was like a different wine. Picked up a hint of caramel in the bouquet. The palate is quite a mouthful with mocha and caramel wrapping the fruit. Now the finish is a little empty with some heat and a dark mineral finish. All throughout the wine displays lovely balance and astringency. Very complimentary with food but delicious all by itself. Drank equally over two days. TNs are from Day 2. |
| Red |
1996 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les VaronniersCrozes-Hermitage Syrah more |
9/22/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 89 pointsTransluscent ruby with a slight orange fade at the rim. Very glossy. Strong notes of iron and blood upon opening then a restrained bouquet showing cherry, cherry pit and a bit a cinnamon. Sweet cherry on the entry and mid-palate. Simple, very pure and tangy. Finish is short and clean with a dry stoniness. This has a powerful tannic structure that will out-live the fruit. Drank over two days with consistent notes. On Day 2 the tannins softened a bit making this a little more enjoyable to drink. |
| Red |
1998 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/20/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: NRRuby with a little orange/brown hue. A pleasant herbal bouquet with some charcoal notes. Palate is smooth with sappy red fruit and roasted chestnut. A black coffee note on the finish. Not sure if this was cooked or just bottle variation. |
| Red |
2005 Château d'Issan Blason d'IssanMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/24/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 91 pointsPulled the cork, decanted for sediment and poured back into the bottle. Consumed one hour later at a proper serving temperature. Fresh, showing a lovely perfume with nuances of charred wood. A dark fruit profile, mostly plum, is subdued -- it's part of the bouquet but in the background. Some high notes of juicy red berries break out -- again, reminding me of Hawaiian Punch. Full and concentrated mid-palate with a good underlying structure. The dark fruit carries over into a deep, spicer finish with rubbery mineral notes adding complexity. The finish lingers on with fine tannins drying out on the tongue. The heat I'm picking up on the finish is certainly worth tolerating. I had low expectations for this based on where and why I purchased the bottle and how I subsequently stored it for the last eight months. I'm impressed to say the least. [91+] |
| Red |
2007 Viña Cobos Malbec FelinoLujan de Cuyo more |
8/24/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 87 pointsThis showed very nice again. Thick and creamy palate. [87-88] |
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