Popped and poured into a Glasvin Expression. Natural cork. 30% new oak.
Intensely sour cherry and balsamic nose, with some baking spice and vanilla backing it up. The palate is light and cherry driven, but with a green and black pepperiness at the core that tightens it up. This is all framed by succulent acids and an imposing, fine tannic structure. The finish has a nice length and is spiced and peppery as well. Will be interesting to see the other bottle in another 3-4 years.
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Largely consistent with my last note: intense acid and stone, zippy almost effervescent. Most notable is the tense balance between the sweetness and acid, but in between is a cool airiness that many kabis seem to lack. Fantastic.
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Popped and poured from fridge temperature into a Grassl Liberte. The aromas jump from the glass with lemon, stones, yeast, and marzipan. The acid and breads/nuttiness actually reminds me faintly of my sourdough starter (RIP).
The palate is lively, lemony, and acid forward with plenty of mineral backing. The mousse is fine, and the texture is overall enveloping and silky. The finish brings the more dosage-inflected nutty elements in a way I enjoy. There and adding pleasure but not overpowering the acid drive.
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2019 Once & Future Wine Zinfandel Bedrock Vineyard
4/26/2024 - Bagwhat Likes this wine: 90 Points
Popped and poured into a Glasvin Expression. Natural cork. 30% new oak.
Intensely sour cherry and balsamic nose, with some baking spice and vanilla backing it up. The palate is light and cherry driven, but with a green and black pepperiness at the core that tightens it up. This is all framed by succulent acids and an imposing, fine tannic structure. The finish has a nice length and is spiced and peppery as well. Will be interesting to see the other bottle in another 3-4 years.
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2021 Weingut Keller Riesling Kabinett "Limestone"
4/24/2024 - Bagwhat wrote: 91 Points
Largely consistent with my last note: intense acid and stone, zippy almost effervescent. Most notable is the tense balance between the sweetness and acid, but in between is a cool airiness that many kabis seem to lack. Fantastic.
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NV Famille Moussé Champagne l'Extra Or d'Eugène Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
4/16/2024 - Bagwhat Likes this wine: 90 Points
Popped and poured from fridge temperature into a Grassl Liberte. The aromas jump from the glass with lemon, stones, yeast, and marzipan. The acid and breads/nuttiness actually reminds me faintly of my sourdough starter (RIP).
The palate is lively, lemony, and acid forward with plenty of mineral backing. The mousse is fine, and the texture is overall enveloping and silky. The finish brings the more dosage-inflected nutty elements in a way I enjoy. There and adding pleasure but not overpowering the acid drive.
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