4/26/2024 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, double decanted in the afternoon like last week, still needs quite some air to open up! Cork not fully soaked this time, not as much singing as the bottle last week but still a great showing…

4/23/2024 - Stefan75 wrote:

Leakage, cork fell into bottle when put upright…still somewhat drinkable but no rating possible. What a pity…

4/18/2024 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

From Mag, double decanted in the afternoon, cork fully soaked, nice nose but muted taste at opening, fantastic showing at dinner with lamb racks, fully marure but with reserves for a few years left, great balance, old school and only 12,5% alcohol. Exceeded expectations!

4/1/2024 - Stefan75 wrote:

Elegant, not too complex, ready to drink,

3/24/2024 - Stefan75 wrote:

Drank over 2 days, fruit forward and enjoyable with quite some structure on day 1 but closed down on day 2. Definitely too young in my opinion, will wait 3-5 years before the next one.

2/27/2024 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Clearly not a German type of Riesling, wood is present, feels higher in alcohol and therefore also “comforting” rather than “laser sharp”. Very nice nonetheless and a bit higher in sugar I would guess. Drink now

2/26/2024 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Still in its prime with some fruit left and interesting spiciness, quite unique, great wine, drink soon

1/11/2024 - Stefan75 wrote:

More open than the 1st bottle 5y ago, some red fruit and a modern Ribera style (little oak) but somewhat dusty tannins. The wine changes a lot in the glass over time. Enjoyable but not really sure what to make out of this given the reputation and the vintage...

1/11/2024 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, still quite tannic after several hours of air, old school and somewhat monolithic - very masculine in a way. Incredible this has only 12,5% alcohol. Drink (with people that enjoy classic claret) or hold.

12/28/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Fresh, citrus and green aromas dominate

12/24/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Great fruit and minerality, excellent balance and purity, definitely one of my preferred GG!

12/28/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

From Mag, 5h decant, medium body, fruit forward, great balance, fine tannins, everything fits together, very enjoyable tonight, should develop nicely over the next 5-10 years but no harm to open a bottle now…

12/28/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

From Mag, 5h decanted, some (red) fruit left, very aromatic and with clear similarities to Amarone, however alcohol very well integrated, both original and appealing to the table. Should hold for another 5+ years but in a very nice spot right now

12/18/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

PnP, multilayered in the best sense, both red and dark fruits, fantastic aromas and greath lenght, very impressive wine as always, will hold several more years

12/18/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, tannins fully resolved, very elegant, decent but not great vintage, drink within next few years

11/26/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Still strong showing, somewhat unique as always the Gravner wines, however clear signs of aging this time, drink-up

11/26/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

A bit more evolved than my last bottle 5y ago, perfect cork and again a fantastic showing - perfectly integrated fruit, great structure, fantastic balance, love it. However, slightly fading on day 2 therefore drink-up in the next few years.

11/26/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, nicely evilved but still some fruit left, not as complex as barolo or barbaresco bit still typical for Piemont. Drink now.

11/3/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Last bottle, again an incredibly strong showing with perfect balance between fruit and ripeness, not too heavy, did not even deteriorate much on day 2 so still some reserves left! Love this wine and hope the younger ones will develop similarly

11/3/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, fully mature and definitely towards the end of its prime time but very enjoyable with some tertiary notes and a typical Pomerol nose.

9/20/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Still feels young and somewhat fruity, bold and perfect to match a good cigar after dinner.

7/1/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Good cork, not as good as 1997 which I had recently but still an impressive showing! A bit flatter and „tired“ but still in good shape for 25y and definitely not too old!

6/10/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

From Mag, very pure Riesling nose and taste, not too oaky or sweet like some other Wachau Rieslings from this period - style reminds me rather a German GG. Excellent!

6/10/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

From Mag, definitely towards the end of its lifespan but still in good shape! Tertiary aromas dominated by the mourvedre, not too hot or heavy. Interesting. Drink asap.

6/3/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, double decanted for ca. 4hrs, great nose but still somehow harsh in the mouth - tannins clearly not (fully) resolved, incredible power and structure, I will open the next bottle in 3+ years…

5/30/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Tasted on the vineyard, composition is a secret but composed of three different varieties. First a bit tannic but that resolves quickly and wine becomes very smooth and elegant with a bit of air. Definitely interesting! Should hold for another 5-7 years.

4/30/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Great showing, perfect balance between tension and fruit, getting better by the minute in the glass, will buy more of that one.

4/30/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Young and bold, still in its fruit phase, modern style, mouth filling, I will wait at leat another 5 years with my remaining bottles…

4/26/2023 - Stefan75 Does not like this wine:

Really not my kind of wine. This was my last 0,75 bottle of this vintage, had them between 2015 and now and never really appreciated any of them. Nose is ok but somehat unbalanced and even sour on the palate. Even worse on day 2 so apparently not a problem of aeration. Maybe the whole lot was off or it was the vintage or just not the wine for me…

3/20/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Very impressive - I can only repeat myself (note from Nov 22). Only thing to add is that there is quite some sediment so filter or keep upright for a while before drinking.

3/20/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Perfect cork (again) and great showing for a 1994 (again). This is almost at par with 1998 which I had 2 weeks ago. Perfectly ripe Pomerol which should hold a few more years at this level.

2/9/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

MB never disappoints, the youngest of the Red wines that evening (Evangile 1998 & Solaia 2001 were the others) but this 2012 was clearly at par with a perfect fruit and many layers underneath that promise an even greater future. An absolute blockbuster with a classic touch.

2/9/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Very dry, needed some time to open-up in the glass, we paired it with Gorgonzola which worked well, interesting and unusual but I preferred both the Gaja & Rey 2002 (Chardonnay) and the Heavens Door 2009 (Sauvignon Blanc) we also had that evening.

2/9/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Super smooth, ripe, very elegant, great example of a ripe Solaia, however slightly below the Evangile 1998 we drank along

2/9/2023 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Very positive surprise - excellent fruit and balance, long, complex but easy to drink.

1/20/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Drank over two days, slightly awkward nose but great on the palate, more open on day teo but nose did not improve…

1/15/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

DMag & 0,75 both opened ca 3h before consuming; less difference than I expectd after 15y. Dmag was a bit softer, rounder while 0,75 a bit more punch in the beginning. Both bottles at peak in my opinion, still very elegant for 15% and not hot at all.

1/8/2023 - Stefan75 wrote:

Undrinkable - sour, acid…no cork problem but still far beyond its 😋 window

12/28/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, spicy and (still) fruity - typical syrah notes, rather unusual for Tuscany, slightly drying tannins and a bit hot which might be a consequence of the hot year

12/28/2022 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Drank along Rioja Alta GR 2009, for me more elegant and complex but others preferred the 904, definitely in its prime drinking window

12/28/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

Good structure and nice balance but a bit “cooked” for my taste - maybe what to expect from this region. Needs a bit of air after opening.

12/28/2022 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

In its prime drinking window, not heavy at all but still with great structure and depth. Always a very positive surprise from this lesser know red wine region!

12/6/2022 - Stefan75 Likes this wine:

Pretty impressive for a 25y old Austrian Cuvée! Cork in pretty good shape, eeady from the beginning but not (quickly) deteriorating with some air. Smooth, medium bodied, a treat!

11/28/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

From DMag, cork in relatively bad condition; wine needed a bit to open-up and was perfectly fine, however I generally struggle with these 10-15y old Blaufränkisch as for me they are not really in balance - and thi sone was no exception

11/26/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, agree with previous note - surpri singly fresh & lean for a GV Smaragd, should evolve further.

11/6/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

Good but Not as good as several other bottles & vintages I had from this wine. Either bottle variation or fading out…

9/30/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

Again cork quite soaked, nicely developed, great balance, a modern classic.

9/30/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

Quite closed at the moment - needs a lot of air; good structure and should develop nicely. Wait.

9/19/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

From Mag, not really convincing fror me this time, good nose but over 2h did not really open-up, a bit tight and dry, lots of sediment despite having stored the bottle vertically for 2 weeks prior drinking.

8/31/2022 - Stefan75 wrote:

Much better than the 2 previous ones which were somewhat „dusty“ - probably off bottles? These ones were generous and ready to drink, for me a nice expression of Australian „terroir“!