The group agreed that this drank like a beernauslese. Of course, that is very uneven according to the producer. Anyway, honeyed and rich without being cloying. Slight tropical fruit but mostly melon and peach.
This actually reminded me of the Antica Terra rose, it drinks totally like a red wine. And a relatively substantial red wine. Lots of slightly candied red fruit with a bit of meat and earth.
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Unctuous, the nose is insane, rich, dense. Absolutely fantastic if you like big wines. Regrettably, it did get woody, slightly bitter and alcoholic as the bottle warmed up.
Crisp zippy acidity with some sweetness and a somewhat coating mouthfeel that makes the wine seem rich. This is a vast improvement over most pinot gris that I've had.
NV Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne
Relatively toasty, stylish and soave, good energy, bold but not heavy. Nuanced, really drinking well. Disgorged in 2018.
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2021 Francesco Tornatore Sicilia Etna Bianco Pietrarizzo 91 Points
Italy, Sicily, Sicilia
Round with ripe peach and slight waxiness.
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2018 Arnot-Roberts Old Vine White Heinstein Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
The riesling is evident. There's also a grassiness or green element. The wine seems fresh and vibrant.
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2020 Prà Soave Classico Staforte 91 Points
Italy, Veneto, Soave Classico
Light and crisp, with white flowers, melon and slight citrus.
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2011 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 93 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Wow, the nose is honeycomb and beeswax, while the palate is incredibly bright and acidic. Really complex and this bottle seemed open for business.
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2008 Müller-Catoir Haardter Herzog Rieslaner Spätlese 94 Points
Germany, Pfalz
The group agreed that this drank like a beernauslese. Of course, that is very uneven according to the producer. Anyway, honeyed and rich without being cloying. Slight tropical fruit but mostly melon and peach.
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2019 Pierre Sparr Riesling Schoenenbourg 88 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
Slightly sweet and slightly funky. Lacking complexity.
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2020 Faethm / Fingers Crossed Head Held High Rosé 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
This actually reminded me of the Antica Terra rose, it drinks totally like a red wine. And a relatively substantial red wine. Lots of slightly candied red fruit with a bit of meat and earth.
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2008 Sine Qua Non Kolibri 95 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Unctuous, the nose is insane, rich, dense. Absolutely fantastic if you like big wines. Regrettably, it did get woody, slightly bitter and alcoholic as the bottle warmed up.
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2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Gris Whistling Ridge Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
Crisp zippy acidity with some sweetness and a somewhat coating mouthfeel that makes the wine seem rich. This is a vast improvement over most pinot gris that I've had.
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