My 3rd and last bottle. This still had a medium straw color and was not gold at all. The fruit was still pronounced with some tropical notes with apple and minerals. Low to moderate acidity. Another wine which would have been better consumed prior to 2016. 86 points.
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With Indian food and in celebration of daughter’s 21st coming up this week. More of a wine drinking than a wine tasting occasion, and this wine made for good company.
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Graceful, and twenty years after the vintage seems to have plenty of life left. Soft but not flabby, baked orchard fruits — peaches, apples, pears — also some pineapple and orange. A whiff of woodsmoke on the nose, but not really any sign of it on the palate. Paired perfectly with a salad of mixed greens, pears and candied pecans, but continued to pair nicely with lobster rolls as well.
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At open, peaches and apple on the nose, very pleasing. PnP sip was not what I expected. I had thought this would be sweeter than the kabinetts ive had, but it was the same as, or less sweet, than those. The acidity and sweetness seemed blended together, with the acid still noticeable but not "sharp" or "precise " like in the 2019 sonnenuhr I had last Friday. the body had this somewhat dense sensation that was very pleasing. Not too complex, but nice fruit. More citrus than on the nose and some minerality, pronounced lemon towards the tail end. Very glad I found these.
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I’m with Bhouk on this one. It’s lovely. Golden color which hints at the maturity of this pure, balanced and refreshing wine. Interesting to taste after the two trocken wine. The aroma profiles are so similar: green melon, white peach and honey. There is a distinct red fruit profile as well - strawberry. Very quaffable, mature and pleasant drinking. Lacking depth and layers. I don’t see it improving. Drink over the next few years. The nose is the winner here. (90)
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Bright straw with a glint of green. Nose of green peaches, citrus, and hints of minerals. Tastes of peaches, MacIntosh apples, hints of lemons, and minerals. Lovely acidity, fine balance, and halbtrocken. In a great spot now. May not improve, but should remain a pleasure to drink for 5+ years.
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no details but this was just great. I wanted to drink this all night but alas the bottle wasn't big enough for that. probably middle aged as the acids and sugars are melding, but the fruit is very much alive and well and the finish is lengthy. happy and sad to see this (my only bottle) washed down. but it was enjoyed by all
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Not quite on the level of the first bottle of this I tried, but still really good. Lots of bright citrus and apple fruit tinged with maturing creamy and smoky flavours, and an understated slatey/stony mineral character, though it feels a bit lean and thin on the midpalate, without the intensity and depth I'd expect from a 2001.
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Slight cream on the palate suggests an older wine than 2001. It hits all of the right notes - citrus, tropical fruits, florals, minerality - but lacks oomph, and seems somewhat muted in every respect. Great acidity, but somewhat hollow. Enjoyable, but seems like it is on its way down. Drink now.
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This is in a great spot right now. The fruit's still vibrant and youthful with a sense of remarkable freshness to the citrus and apple flavours, but there's also plenty of smoky and creamy development accenting the youthful fruit and mineral flavours here. The balance is impeccable, with moderate sweetness perfectly offset by the bright acids of the vintage, and a sense of sheer lightness on the palate, though it finishes just a touch short.
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Gorgeous, with great intensity, depth, and well-integrated flavors of ripe fruit and minerals. Exhibits great structure (acid) and a razor sharp finish.
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Winemakers you know (Mike G. visits) (Mike Posk's): Light gold in color. The nose has some petrol and some wet stones. On the palate, more pineapple and sweetness. Slightly flabby for the vintage, but still delightful. Years left to go.
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Light pale yellow. Citrus, minerals and flowers on the nose. Medium body, rich fruit, good acidity and minerality for balance, fair amount of residual sweetness, not much complexity, should continue to drink well for 5-10 years or more. Excellent.
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Bright straw color. Nose of lemon meringue! Deep, long, rich flavors. Great acidity. Citrus, spices, wonderful mineral components. Dynamite! Ready to go, and even better on day 2. I like this right now, and it will last for at least a decade
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Light pale yellow. Citrus, lemon, minerals and flowers on the nose. Medium body, rich fruit, plenty of minerals and acidity to balance some residual sweetness, some complexity has developed, should continue to drink well for 5-10 years or more and may develop more complexity with time. Excellent.
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This was a very nice contrast to the 2 German Scheurebe bottles that we also took to the restaurant. This wine was lighter, more floral and had a brighter style. Notes of green apple, tropical fruit and wet slate. As is typical of the 2001 vintage, this wine showed remarkable balance. I did not think it was closed at all. Nonetheless, I will wait another 2 years or so before I open my next bottle. 91 points.
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4/24/2023 - Vino Me wrote: 86 Points
My 3rd and last bottle. This still had a medium straw color and was not gold at all. The fruit was still pronounced with some tropical notes with apple and minerals. Low to moderate acidity. Another wine which would have been better consumed prior to 2016. 86 points.
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7/24/2022 - bhouk wrote:
With Indian food and in celebration of daughter’s 21st coming up this week. More of a wine drinking than a wine tasting occasion, and this wine made for good company.
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12/25/2021 - bhouk wrote:
Graceful, and twenty years after the vintage seems to have plenty of life left. Soft but not flabby, baked orchard fruits — peaches, apples, pears — also some pineapple and orange. A whiff of woodsmoke on the nose, but not really any sign of it on the palate. Paired perfectly with a salad of mixed greens, pears and candied pecans, but continued to pair nicely with lobster rolls as well.
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11/29/2021 - jonboy74 Likes this wine: 91 Points
At open, peaches and apple on the nose, very pleasing. PnP sip was not what I expected. I had thought this would be sweeter than the kabinetts ive had, but it was the same as, or less sweet, than those. The acidity and sweetness seemed blended together, with the acid still noticeable but not "sharp" or "precise " like in the 2019 sonnenuhr I had last Friday. the body had this somewhat dense sensation that was very pleasing. Not too complex, but nice fruit.
More citrus than on the nose and some minerality, pronounced lemon towards the tail end. Very glad I found these.
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6/12/2021 - dbkitc wrote: 90 Points
I’m with Bhouk on this one. It’s lovely. Golden color which hints at the maturity of this pure, balanced and refreshing wine. Interesting to taste after the two trocken wine. The aroma profiles are so similar: green melon, white peach and honey. There is a distinct red fruit profile as well - strawberry. Very quaffable, mature and pleasant drinking. Lacking depth and layers. I don’t see it improving. Drink over the next few years. The nose is the winner here. (90)
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8/22/2019 - bhouk wrote:
A Roger Federer of a wine. Precise, graceful, dashing and versatile. Has aged very well.
Unlike Roger in that, by all appearances, it only fills a niche and only has a limited following. Some things I just don’t get.
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10/27/2017 - efeldhake@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bright straw with a glint of green. Nose of green peaches, citrus, and hints of minerals. Tastes of peaches, MacIntosh apples, hints of lemons, and minerals. Lovely acidity, fine balance, and halbtrocken. In a great spot now. May not improve, but should remain a pleasure to drink for 5+ years.
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5/29/2017 - Vino Me wrote: 88 Points
Last had this 12 years ago. Crumbly cork. Light yellow color. No petrol notes. Notes of apple and mild tropical fruit. Drink now. 88 points.
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12/21/2015 - chcook Likes this wine:
no details but this was just great. I wanted to drink this all night but alas the bottle wasn't big enough for that. probably middle aged as the acids and sugars are melding, but the fruit is very much alive and well and the finish is lengthy. happy and sad to see this (my only bottle) washed down. but it was enjoyed by all
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7/10/2015 - salil wrote: 88 Points
Not quite on the level of the first bottle of this I tried, but still really good. Lots of bright citrus and apple fruit tinged with maturing creamy and smoky flavours, and an understated slatey/stony mineral character, though it feels a bit lean and thin on the midpalate, without the intensity and depth I'd expect from a 2001.
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7/10/2015 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
Slight cream on the palate suggests an older wine than 2001. It hits all of the right notes - citrus, tropical fruits, florals, minerality - but lacks oomph, and seems somewhat muted in every respect. Great acidity, but somewhat hollow. Enjoyable, but seems like it is on its way down. Drink now.
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6/21/2015 - salil wrote: flawed
Corked. Bah.
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4/12/2015 - JJKinch wrote: 91 Points
Nice fruit (apple, peach). Nice sugar, nice acidity. Sight floral.
Lingering finish. Really enjoyable
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3/23/2015 - salil wrote: 91 Points
This is in a great spot right now. The fruit's still vibrant and youthful with a sense of remarkable freshness to the citrus and apple flavours, but there's also plenty of smoky and creamy development accenting the youthful fruit and mineral flavours here. The balance is impeccable, with moderate sweetness perfectly offset by the bright acids of the vintage, and a sense of sheer lightness on the palate, though it finishes just a touch short.
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5/21/2014 - Bruce 1er Likes this wine: 95 Points
Gorgeous, with great intensity, depth, and well-integrated flavors of ripe fruit and minerals. Exhibits great structure (acid) and a razor sharp finish.
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4/24/2011 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 89 Points
Winemakers you know (Mike G. visits) (Mike Posk's): Light gold in color. The nose has some petrol and some wet stones. On the palate, more pineapple and sweetness. Slightly flabby for the vintage, but still delightful. Years left to go.
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5/30/2010 - dbg wrote:
Light pale yellow. Citrus, minerals and flowers on the nose. Medium body, rich fruit, good acidity and minerality for balance, fair amount of residual sweetness, not much complexity, should continue to drink well for 5-10 years or more. Excellent.
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12/22/2009 - j45 wrote:
Really a surprise! Bright straw with tons of slate minerality, hints of peach and lemon curd, well balanced and a joy to drink.
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7/26/2009 - sawira wrote: 94 Points
Bright straw color. Nose of lemon meringue! Deep, long, rich flavors. Great acidity. Citrus, spices, wonderful mineral components. Dynamite! Ready to go, and even better on day 2. I like this right now, and it will last for at least a decade
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7/21/2009 - dbg wrote:
Light pale yellow. Citrus, lemon, minerals and flowers on the nose. Medium body, rich fruit, plenty of minerals and acidity to balance some residual sweetness, some complexity has developed, should continue to drink well for 5-10 years or more and may develop more complexity with time. Excellent.
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1/24/2005 - Vino Me wrote: 91 Points
This was a very nice contrast to the 2 German Scheurebe bottles that we also took to the restaurant. This wine was lighter, more floral and had a brighter style. Notes of green apple, tropical fruit and wet slate. As is typical of the 2001 vintage, this wine showed remarkable balance. I did not think it was closed at all. Nonetheless, I will wait another 2 years or so before I open my next bottle. 91 points.
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