No decant. An elegant nose like a sunny day at the beach. Kind of tropical but kind of not. Notes of pear and melon, lime. There is some viscosity to it. Beautiful shimmering gold in color. Tastes really great. A blend of lemon lime pear backed by a minerality but not bitter. Reminds me of seashells for some reason, maybe it’s the beach theme. Acidity is lively, building to an explosive ending. Well balanced. Overall a spectacular wine.
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Apricot and white pear notes with just enough petrol you know this is Riesling dominant. Palate is soft and plump, but has plenty of brightness. Finishes with supple yellow and white fruits. Light weight and delicious.
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A reliable favorite. Peach and apricot, lemon citrus, some petrol, and floral notes. Vibrant acidity. Same blend as previous year (54% riesling, 20% pinot noir, 20% pinot blanc, and 6% gewuztraminer), but this seems a little more gewurzt floral than I recall it from last year. (But I haven't tasted the 2018 since June 2020, so don't hold me to it). It should age as well as the other versions, so I'd say drink now through 2027, and perhaps longer. Always a great value.
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a bit more restrained that the previous vintages which is a plus for me. ripe orchard fruits, a touch of petrol, and wet rocks. has a serious yum factor
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9/4/2021 - Discobiscuits42 Likes this wine: 94 Points
No decant. An elegant nose like a sunny day at the beach. Kind of tropical but kind of not. Notes of pear and melon, lime. There is some viscosity to it. Beautiful shimmering gold in color. Tastes really great. A blend of lemon lime pear backed by a minerality but not bitter. Reminds me of seashells for some reason, maybe it’s the beach theme. Acidity is lively, building to an explosive ending. Well balanced. Overall a spectacular wine.
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6/26/2021 - Seanwsmithm3 wrote:
Gift to David and Amy Blonder
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5/16/2021 - Nutty08 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Apricot and white pear notes with just enough petrol you know this is Riesling dominant. Palate is soft and plump, but has plenty of brightness. Finishes with supple yellow and white fruits. Light weight and delicious.
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2/28/2021 - wlsch wrote: 91 Points
A reliable favorite. Peach and apricot, lemon citrus, some petrol, and floral notes. Vibrant acidity. Same blend as previous year (54% riesling, 20% pinot noir, 20% pinot blanc, and 6% gewuztraminer), but this seems a little more gewurzt floral than I recall it from last year. (But I haven't tasted the 2018 since June 2020, so don't hold me to it). It should age as well as the other versions, so I'd say drink now through 2027, and perhaps longer. Always a great value.
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12/14/2020 - tunaguy Likes this wine: 91 Points
a bit more restrained that the previous vintages which is a plus for me. ripe orchard fruits, a touch of petrol, and wet rocks. has a serious yum factor
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