| Vintage Name Variety | Publication Reviewer Score More... | |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
Sommelier Journal, Benjamin T. WeinbergApril 15, 2012 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec. The 2007 growing season was a winemaker’s dream: moderate temperatures allowed the fruit to mature slowly and beautifully, while a reduced yield concentrated flavors. This wine exudes dense blackberry aromas that echo through the midpalate. The mouthfeel is silky smooth, with soft, round tannins accented by vanilla notes derived from a year in primarily French oak barrels. Winery Spotlight: Jordan Vineyard & Winery |
| White |
2009 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valleymore |
Sommelier Journal, Benjamin T. WeinbergApril 15, 2012 Aromas of freshly sliced green apples and honeysuckle mingle with hints of kiwi and lemon zest. Bright apple flavors expand on the palate, framed by lively acidity and a touch of vanilla from five months of aging in French oak. Crispness and minerality linger on the long, graceful, elegant finish. Winery Spotlight: Jordan Vineyard & Winery |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese GoldkapselMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 The nose is big, spicy, and botrytis driven. The tense, sweet-sour palate is closed off by high acidity on the finish. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Großes GewächsMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Left on the lees for 10 months before bottling. After the dry, flinty nose, I was surprised by the round and supple yet dry palate, with hints of pear and apple carrying over into a long finish. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Riesling Kupp 56 Faß 18Mosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 This Auslese-level Riesling, from 64-year-old vines in the warmest parcel of the Ayler Kupp, is fermented nearly dry. Both the nose and the palate are rich and creamy, but the wine closes down on the deeply mineral finish. Great aging potential. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Riesling Senior Faß 6Mosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Stony, floral aromas lead to a tight, moderately full body. The most acidic wine in Lauer’s 2010 portfolio, it needs another two to three years to really show itself. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2009 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 A stage in bottle and a higher sugar content give this wine a more mineral and vegetal nose than that of the 2010 version. Candied, minty, and understated honey notes presage significant aging potential. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Since Nik Weis is renowned for Eisweins from this Erste Lage, it may come as a surprise that he pays equal heed to his Spätlesen. Here, a big, earthy nose yields to a complex, long, and succulent palate braced by racy acidity. In time, the wine will develop deeper currant and citrus notes. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Schloss Saarstein Pinot BlancMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Yeasty yellow-fruit aromas lead to a palate that is slightly sweet, but balanced by acidity. This easy-drinking wine effectively assimilates the malolactic conversion. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Schloss Saarstein Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling AusleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Tart fruit, lavender, and geranium aromas are followed by a tight mouthfeel with mineral, sherbet, and sulfur notes. The finish is moderately long. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2010 Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling BeerenausleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 “I hate rot!” exclaimed Roman Niewodniczanski as he described this wine, made entirely from shriveled yet healthy berries. The nose and palate are characteristically restrained; the rippingly high acidity is as tight as can be while still maintaining some kind of finish. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Van Volxem Wawerner Goldberg RieslingMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Scents of pear and spring flowers emerge on the nose. The palate is relatively supple, its density and drinkability overcome by pristine acidity that slams the door on what would otherwise be a long finish. Possible to drink now, but would benefit from at least three to five years of aging. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2010 Vols Ayler Kupp Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1Mosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Intense, pretty, and sweet on the nose and palate, this is a spicy, dynamic TBA with enough acidity to dry out the 200 grams per liter of sugar admirably on the finish. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Vols Riesling Auslese SMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 A fine nose of spring flowers is followed by a slightly sweet palate with clear acidity and a long, earthy finish. Possibly the best example I’ve tasted from the Schlangengraben site. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Weingut von Othegraven Kanzemer Altenberg Riesling KabinettMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 After a pleasant, light, closed nose and a palate hinting at fruit salad, the finish is lingering and complex. Still somewhat wound up, but juicy, long, and balanced. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White |
2010 Weingut von Othegraven Riesling VO QbA trockenMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 In this screwcapped, entry-level Riesling, a nose of fresh apple and mint contrasts agreeably with the light-to-medium body—earthy, straightforward, and balanced, with moderate length. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Weingut Wurtzberg Serriger Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese feinherbMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 Filigreed aromas extend through an exceptionally harmonious entry, with a bit of creaminess from partial malolactic conversion. Moderate acidity persists on a savory palate. Still young and reduced. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Weingut Wurtzberg Serriger Würtzberg Riesling Spätlese “T”Mosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 A fine, mineral, spicy nose precedes a powerful, medium-full body—closed, but with plenty of strawberry and other berry notes lurking underneath. Although the wine lacks definition now, it has great aging potential. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz) Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese GoldkapselMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 From a 100%-shriveled-berry selection, this Auslese is amazingly pure for its style. After a soft, earthy nose, a crushing flavor of unripe pineapple drops off suddenly due to the high acidity. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
| White - Off-dry |
2010 Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz) Saarburger Rausch Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
Sommelier Journal, David Furer, CWEApril 15, 2012 A contradictory wine, with a simultaneously intense and restrained, mineral nose. The palate is understated and tightly wound, but the closed finish hints at a plethora of buried fruit flavors. Great aging potential; needs at least five more years of aging. The Saar: Forging Its Own Path |
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