Community Tasting Note
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sirpat00 wrote: 95 points
June 13, 2019 - Dana estate vertical and horizontal 2013-16 (Restaurant Löwen, Meilen): Dana Estates vertical / horizontal – I am trying to coin "vertizontal" – with 22 wines in Zurich. The line-up included all vintages 2013-16 for all estates (including Vaso) and two vintages of the Sauvignon Blanc. The consistency I encountered here was amazing. Powerful yet elegant and light on the palate is a description that worked for almost all vintages and estates (including the Vaso). Of these vintages the 2016 stood out as exceptional, but I was also quite fond of the (controversial) 2013. In terms of estates Lotus and Hershey are playing in a league of their own. The "budget" Vaso is punching on par with Onda and Helms and hence offers great value for money. See the tasting story for more background and winemaker comments.
Tasting note:
Blackberry fruit, a bit of scorched earth, perfumed. Some fresh herbs. An edgy palate with lots of character and an intricate structure.1 person found this helpful 2,846 views
1 Comment
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michigan dogs commented:
6/18/19, 5:26 PM - appreciate your detailed notes on all the wines. I have 3 bottles of the 13 which I have yet to taste.