Solid wine. Lots of tropical fruit. Reminded me more of a gewurztraminer. Almost creamy. The wine was in great shape and should go considerably longer. I’d rate higher if the price was more reasonable.
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Pop n' pour. This is in a mature plateau and right where I like my dry Riesling. Nose has some depth with aged wooly white fruit, minerals and cider spice. The palate has medium body and good density. Moderate+ acids keep it fresh though its not exactly taut/tangy at this stage. Solid.
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Ooohhh ... what a wonderful wine. Riesling at its best. This is both very dry and ever so slightly laced with a hint of sweetness ... almost teasingly so. It's aged enough so that the texture is slightly viscous and it retains enough acidity so it does not taste flabby, but lively and fresh. This wine, with some slightly spicy food, is heavenly!!!
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Occasional group: Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 (By PZ @ Bottles): Beautifully mature and a bit reductive in the bouquet which also shows yellow fruits. On the palate ripe yellow fruits as well, a touch of sweetness. A very good wine and I am a Knoll fan, but one way or another this bottle did not really impress. 89
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Almost a little green hue to the golden color. A touch fresher and cleaner than the gruner with more cut. Tons of stone- mineral, fresh lime, grapefruit, and citrus pith. Richly textured but with enough acid to keep it fresh. This has great impact on the palate, and when served a bit cooler shows better. Full bodied and it carries it well. This has a more-ish flavor and is quite long on the finish. 90pts
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This is a glorious full throttle wine. Lovely golden color. Smells of stone fruits and minerals. In some ways this tastes like a dry dessert wine. Laser like acidity cleanses the palate beautifully.
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Giallo paglierino carico, naso fruttato giallo con note di fumè e minerali pocco accennati, leggero sentore lattico. Bocca fresca, sapida e chiusura leggermente pannosa come il naso.
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aromas of lime, white peach and white flowers and strong chalky minerality that closed down after a couple of hours. taught and angular with tons of acidity, with a sheen texture and peach and tropical fruits on the palate. this one seems to be meant to go for the long haul and i'm sure it will be a beauty. i doubt i will open another bottle for at least 3-4 years.
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Mid Apr 2010, restaurant "Top Hotel": over 30 minutes decanted, served in wide-body glasses; golden yellow color; flowers and fruits; not much acid; slightly sweet on the palate; strong alcohol impressions; medium/full body; smooth texture.
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A luminously vibrant, chalky, white-fruited beauty, cuts like a light saber and holds so much glistening metallic stoniness under the surface that the mouthfeel is downright gritty. This has exactly the same ingredients to it as the '88 and '94 Knolls we enjoyed recently at Seasonal which rendered everybody either totally speechless or unable to contain their enthusiasm.
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5/17/2018 - shurpa14 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid wine. Lots of tropical fruit. Reminded me more of a gewurztraminer. Almost creamy. The wine was in great shape and should go considerably longer. I’d rate higher if the price was more reasonable.
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5/12/2018 - Bargung Likes this wine: 90 Points
ausgewogen, reif, optimale Trinkreife, sollte noch einige Jahre so bleiben.
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10/19/2016 - Nanda wrote: 90 Points
Pop n' pour. This is in a mature plateau and right where I like my dry Riesling. Nose has some depth with aged wooly white fruit, minerals and cider spice. The palate has medium body and good density. Moderate+ acids keep it fresh though its not exactly taut/tangy at this stage. Solid.
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4/24/2016 - robert.lim Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is at a good place now, acidity and fruit are well balanced
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3/23/2015 - cns Likes this wine: 93 Points
Ooohhh ... what a wonderful wine. Riesling at its best. This is both very dry and ever so slightly laced with a hint of sweetness ... almost teasingly so. It's aged enough so that the texture is slightly viscous and it retains enough acidity so it does not taste flabby, but lively and fresh.
This wine, with some slightly spicy food, is heavenly!!!
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1/6/2013 - Nosey Nose wrote:
No real notes. This is pretty gorgeous now but has some life ahead of it. Lovely balance.
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1/5/2013 - Zweder wrote: 89 Points
Occasional group: Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 (By PZ @ Bottles): Beautifully mature and a bit reductive in the bouquet which also shows yellow fruits. On the palate ripe yellow fruits as well, a touch of sweetness. A very good wine and I am a Knoll fan, but one way or another this bottle did not really impress. 89
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11/3/2012 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 92 Points
Rich and full bodied. Decent minerality with a nice honeyed finish. Good qpr.
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2/29/2012 - cct wrote: 90 Points
Almost a little green hue to the golden color. A touch fresher and cleaner than the gruner with more cut. Tons of stone- mineral, fresh lime, grapefruit, and citrus pith. Richly textured but with enough acid to keep it fresh. This has great impact on the palate, and when served a bit cooler shows better. Full bodied and it carries it well. This has a more-ish flavor and is quite long on the finish. 90pts
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7/2/2011 - winemaker wrote: 95 Points
This is a glorious full throttle wine. Lovely golden color. Smells of stone fruits and minerals. In some ways this tastes like a dry dessert wine. Laser like acidity cleanses the palate beautifully.
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3/2/2011 - vespa110 wrote: 85 Points
Giallo paglierino carico, naso fruttato giallo con note di fumè e minerali pocco accennati, leggero sentore lattico. Bocca fresca, sapida e chiusura leggermente pannosa come il naso.
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12/6/2010 - mdodd wrote: 91 Points
good mineral
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7/5/2010 - wickedwax wrote:
aromas of lime, white peach and white flowers and strong chalky minerality that closed down after a couple of hours. taught and angular with tons of acidity, with a sheen texture and peach and tropical fruits on the palate. this one seems to be meant to go for the long haul and i'm sure it will be a beauty. i doubt i will open another bottle for at least 3-4 years.
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4/16/2010 - Fatty Cat wrote: 90 Points
Mid Apr 2010, restaurant "Top Hotel": another bottle (see my other tasting notes about this wine); again a fruity, smooth and juicy experience.
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4/15/2010 - Fatty Cat wrote: 91 Points
Mid Apr 2010, restaurant "Top Hotel": fruity and floral; full body; soft, lush texture.
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4/12/2010 - Fatty Cat wrote: 91 Points
Mid Apr 2010, restaurant "Top Hotel": over 30 minutes decanted, served in wide-body glasses; golden yellow color; flowers and fruits; not much acid; slightly sweet on the palate; strong alcohol impressions; medium/full body; smooth texture.
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5/3/2009 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 97 Points
A luminously vibrant, chalky, white-fruited beauty, cuts like a light saber and holds so much glistening metallic stoniness under the surface that the mouthfeel is downright gritty. This has exactly the same ingredients to it as the '88 and '94 Knolls we enjoyed recently at Seasonal which rendered everybody either totally speechless or unable to contain their enthusiasm.
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