12/31/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Fantastic depth for this price point. Traditional Sauternes with honey, citrus, and floral notes but excellent depth and secondary palate. My second favorite after d’Yquem.

11/17/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable. Almost Burgundian earthiness topped with a sharp raisin and cassis on the tip of the tongue

10/23/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Very jammy for the vintage. Wife didn’t like.

8/16/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Stellar right now with ~2hrs oxidation. As mentioned, tannins less intended but structured enough to hold up to a good steak and we’ll-integrated. Wonderful secondary palate.

7/12/2019 - jwkunstman Does not like this wine:

Great acidity but too much residual sugar for my palate

6/16/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

A real winner. Great acidity like all Trimbach but all the makings of a great Gewurtztraminer. The standard floral perfume but NOT overpowering. Drink chilled and enjoy now.

6/14/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Classic Bordeaux but somewhat underwhelming for Lynch-Bages. Cedar, tobacco, mild fruits, medium tannin. Very smooth. Enjoyable, and lively not to improve, but not as great as L-B’s best years of recent memory.

6/8/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

2hr decant with strong green pepper and a little past it’s prime. Still excellent for grilled beef. Minimal tannins left but still w respectable tertiary palate.

5/29/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Classic sparkler, strawberrys all the way, a bit heavy on the fruit but overall satisfying.

5/29/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Excellent cab with a 45 minute decant. Ready now.

5/29/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

The usual Syrah spice, but after 30 minutes in the glass really opens up with leather/tobacco notes. Very enjoyable now, but should build with time. Excellent at this price point.

5/11/2019 - jwkunstman Does not like this wine:

Too sweet for my palette. Good acidity.

3/9/2019 - jwkunstman wrote:

Extremely jammy with cassis and cherry finish. Tannins very well controlled. Agree with drinking now - be sure to decant, heavy sediment.

3/18/2019 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Crisp apple and floral notes with base minerality. Very enjoyable, great value.

12/25/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Young but so tasty!

11/19/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

With neighbors. The usual dark velvet mix with fruit, tobacco, leather, and the like. Very enjoyable.

11/12/2018 - jwkunstman wrote:

Serviceable but too much fruit and acid harsh

11/17/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

With Neighbors. Floral citrus with excellent balance to acidity. Lemon, bergamot.

9/1/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Good wine for grilled food

3/1/2018 - jwkunstman Does not like this wine:

Ruby red wine with little complexity and simplistic with no evolution in the glass. Overlarge berry notes and flavor.

3/1/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Smooth with a good, long palate. Not overly complex, but good value.

1/27/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Crisp, great acidity. Citrus fruits, hint of apple. Very refreshing.

12/16/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Sweet white wine, but the top of the mark when it comes to Czech sweet whites. Sampled and bought from the estate, this is pale yellow-green in color with early notes of straw that quickly turn to the sweet multi-layered Palava grape. Complex and unique enough to enjoy with fellow wine-drinkers.

1/13/2018 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Pale green with intense acid and lemongrass flavors but very austere Riesling. If you like them dry, this is one of the best out there for drinking now.

12/25/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Extremely deep nose. Currant, blackberry, a hint of smoke. Very intense on the tongue, almost velvety. Too much for my wife to handle. Decanted around one hour and another hour in glass. I suspect another 5-10 years will make it much more approachable.

11/10/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Strong nose, weaker palate but enjoyable tannins. Drink now.

10/30/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Spectacular. Would benefit from another few years in bottle but after decanting 2hrs has great nose and body.

10/18/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Very fresh. Great acidity. Needs more time but already with the characteristic ‘petrol’ taste.

11/18/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Flavorful Chablis.

11/17/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Complex nose, modest sediment. Very mature - drink soon. Cacao, violet, rose notes.

10/20/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Dry Riesling bought at the estate. Strong acidity with citrus and apple dominating. Almost green in color with an indeterminate nose. Excellent for Czech wine, difficult to compete with German or American dry Rieslings.

10/4/2017 - jwkunstman wrote:

Currant, plum, tannic without much complexity. Accessible and ready to drink now.

8/18/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Soft mouthfeel with initial mossy/forest floor notes followed by spicy secondary palate. Exquisite now, likely to age well and improve as more complexity comes out in a few yrs.

8/18/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Fruit-forward, juicy Bordeaux with notes of cherry and soft tannins/mouthfeel. Straightforward with little secondary palate.

8/14/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Rustic with rich garnet color. Spicy with strong green pepper finish. Somewhat tart.

5/13/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Strongly tannic. Decanted one hour. Cherry prominent. Soft mouthfeel.

2/11/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Excellent with long, complex secondary palate consisting of smoky meat and peppers. Decanted one hour. Nose extraordinary but not as strong as expected with soft tannins...almost Burgundian but well done

8/11/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Excellent body with complex finish, prominent malolactic fermentation with notes of oak

8/11/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Bright with good acidity and notes of strawberry. Made for quaffing.

8/5/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Fresh, straightforward Blanc de blanc. Should be drank very cold. Great acidity and minerality with very little fruit on the palate.

7/22/2017 - jwkunstman Likes this wine:

Fruity and not overly tannic. Secondary palate good but not great. Perhaps past its prime.