Picked up from the 2023 VDP auction - what a nice bottle. The cork was a little dodgy but the Durand pulled it through in one piece. Golden yellow as you would expect with something with this much age, but despite being an Auslese it's not as heavy on the palate as it would suggest. Very prominent notes of menthol and orange on the palate, and very refreshing to drink. Was a real treat to try this and if available wouldn't hesitate to grab more!
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This feels like a wonderful summer drink - notes of pear and lemon - not too much acidity but enough to really open up the palate. Maybe some notes of quince?
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This needed some air and really opened up 30-45 minutes in. With enough air, the tannins really softened up and the nose really shown through. Not as much of a fruit bomb as you would expect from Matthiasson, but still notes of cherry and eucalyptus. It feels like it is in an optimal drinking window now with air so would definitely encourage exploring.
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1994 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese ** Auction
5/19/2024 - BradleyL Likes this wine: 91 Points
Picked up from the 2023 VDP auction - what a nice bottle. The cork was a little dodgy but the Durand pulled it through in one piece. Golden yellow as you would expect with something with this much age, but despite being an Auslese it's not as heavy on the palate as it would suggest. Very prominent notes of menthol and orange on the palate, and very refreshing to drink. Was a real treat to try this and if available wouldn't hesitate to grab more!
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2020 La Rogerie Riesling Sommerberg
5/19/2024 - BradleyL Likes this wine: 90 Points
This feels like a wonderful summer drink - notes of pear and lemon - not too much acidity but enough to really open up the palate. Maybe some notes of quince?
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2014 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
5/19/2024 - BradleyL Likes this wine: 91 Points
This needed some air and really opened up 30-45 minutes in. With enough air, the tannins really softened up and the nose really shown through. Not as much of a fruit bomb as you would expect from Matthiasson, but still notes of cherry and eucalyptus. It feels like it is in an optimal drinking window now with air so would definitely encourage exploring.
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