What deal did Kühn have to make with the weather gods to get pinot noir to 15% alcohol in the Rheingau? It wasn't worth it, to my mind, given the porty, ultra-late-harvest notes that are paired, unfortunately, with stinky barrel smells. It's not bad, exactly, and my wife and I finished our glasses, but I just don't understand Spätburgunder's existence. Fair+.
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Paso Robles meets the Rheingau! A dark dark 15% pinot with plenty of fruit and oak. Unexpected, but sort of fun. Well done for the style and in a good spot after 9 years. The alcohol is noticeable and the tannins haven't disappeared, so still not for the faint of heart.
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12/16/2012 - WNissen wrote:
What deal did Kühn have to make with the weather gods to get pinot noir to 15% alcohol in the Rheingau? It wasn't worth it, to my mind, given the porty, ultra-late-harvest notes that are paired, unfortunately, with stinky barrel smells. It's not bad, exactly, and my wife and I finished our glasses, but I just don't understand Spätburgunder's existence. Fair+.
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11/19/2012 - Dapz wrote: 87 Points
Very fruity and juicy with a nice funk resembling wild mushrooms and earthy notes. The alcohol came off to high and that ruined a bit for me
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7/13/2011 - missionpk wrote: 89 Points
Paso Robles meets the Rheingau! A dark dark 15% pinot with plenty of fruit and oak. Unexpected, but sort of fun. Well done for the style and in a good spot after 9 years. The alcohol is noticeable and the tannins haven't disappeared, so still not for the faint of heart.
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