5/20/2022 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Intensity: Pale, Color: Garnet with Ruby core, Viscosity: Low, Rim: Pale/Watery

Nose:
Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas: Tart Raspberry, Rose petals, Charred wood, Sweet Licorice, Truffels, hint of Barnyard, White Strawberry, hints of Violets blossoms, Wild Muchrooms and Forest floor scent.

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Tannins: Very Low (very integrated), Alcohol: Medium, Aromatics: Tart Raspberry, Ripe Strawberry, Chocolate, Cinnamon, hint Green Pepper, Crushed Gravel, Minerality, Cherry Liquor, Vanilla and Black Cherry. Finish: Long

In Conclusion:
A well made Pinot Noir from Mercurey with integrated Primary, Secondary Aromatics. Keep or drink now as balance is there. Freshness and complexity are in balance currently.

1/15/2022 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:

Color: Light Gold
Intensity: Pale
Viscosity: Medium+

Nose:

Intensity: Medium
Aromas of: Honey, Ripe Yellow Apple, Beeswax, White Blossom, Honey Melon, Overripe Pear and a hint of Caramel.
Development: Youthful

Palate:

Sweetness: Medium-Sweet
Acidity: High (Maked by Sweetness)
Alkohol: High
Flavor intensity: Medium+
Flavor charater: Honey, Beewwax, Ripe Pear and Apples, hint of Ripe Lemon, and Melon
Body: Medium
Finish: Long

In conclusion a good wine.
Suitable for Bottle ageing.

8/8/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence: Clear, Intensity: Light, Color: Straw Gold, Viscosity: Medium(+)

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Fresh Lemon Juice, White Peach, Underripe Nectarine, Honey, and a hint of Lime, Development: Youthful

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Low, Body: Light, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lime peel, Fresh Lemon Juice, Slate minerality, Saline(salt), and White Peaches with a hint of Honey, Finish: Short

In conclusion: A classical clean well-made Mosel Riesling noticeably form the Graach region which are often more mineral driven. A very well made sample that showed no age at all. 89/100 JP

7/13/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:

Clear, Intensity: Medium, Color: Bright Gold, Rim: Lighter, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Honey, Acacia, Wet Stones, Salt, Fresh Lemon, Blossom, Cucumber, Bellpepper, Cream Cheese, Hints of Smoke
Development: Youthful

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium(+), Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Ripe Green Apple, Fresh Lemon Juice, Wet Stones, Cucumber, Elderflower, Hints of Pyrizines (Bellpepper), and a Smoky hint. Finish: Long

In Conclusion, a good wine that still needs time to develop more potencial, seems very agable due to the acid and overall balance. The wine is very refined. Drink again in 3-4 years 92-96/100 JP

7/13/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:

Clear, Intensity: Medium(-), Color: Light Gold, Rim: Lighter, Viscosity: High

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Ripe Yellow Apple, Lemon oil, Minerality, Pear, Honey, Acacia, Lime, Cream
Development: Youthful

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: High, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Pronunced, Aromas of: Golden Apples, Honey, Ripe Lemon, Salinity, Minerality, Caramel, Lemon oil, Butter, Cream
Finish: Long

In conclusion: A great wine with more potencial to age but drinks well now. 93-94/100

7/4/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearence:

Clear, Intensity: Medium(+), Color: Ruby, Rim: Like Center.

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Ripe Cherry, Ripe Raspeberry, Ripe Plum, hints of Cinnamon and Tar.

Development: Developed

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Low, Tannin: Low, Alcohol: High, Body: Medium(-), Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Black Cherry, Plum, Smoke, Ceder. Finish: Medium(-)

In conclusion, an easy drinking GSM blend for summer. 88/100 JP

7/4/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:

Clear, Intensity: Deep, Color: Purple, Viscosity: Medium

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Ripe Plum, Fresh Green Pepper, Cinnamon, Violets, Dried Violets, Ripe Dark Cherry, Coconut, Dark Chocolate, Sweet Tabacco leaf, Prune, Herbs
Development: Developing

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannins: Medium (rounded), Alcohol: Medium, Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Tabacco leaf, Dark Chocolate, Prune, Plum, Sweet Cherry, Herbs, Blackpepper corn, Finish: Long

In conclusion: A great Syrah that has plently potencial to age still, but drinks well, a complex offering! 94-96/100 JP

6/20/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:

Clear, Intensity: Medium, Color: Purple, Viscosity: Medium, Rim: Like Center.

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Ripe Strawberry, Chocolate, Cocoa nibs, Tarragon, Violets, Smoke, Charred wood, Red cherry, Black Cherry.
Development: Youthful

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Tannins: Low, Alcohol: High, Flavor intensity: Medium, Body: Light, Aromas of: Ripe Strawberry, Red cherry, Black Cherry. Chocolate, Cocoa nibs, Tarragon, Violets, Smoke, Charred wood. Finish: Medium(+)

In conclusion: A refreshing and good quality wine for the summer with little tannin and acidity backbone. 90/100 JP

6/16/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:
Hazy, Intensity: Deep, Color: Lemon, Viscosity: Medium

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lemon peel, Grapefruit, Blossom, Grapefruit Zest, Yogurt, Cream cheese, Unripe Orange
Development: Youthful

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium+, Finish: Medium

In Conclusion: A very complex unfiltered Riesling, a great sample.

4/29/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Apperence:

Intensity: Medium
Color: Straw-gold

Nose:

Intensity: Pronounced
Aromas of: Yellow Apple, Lemon Juice, Unripe Pear, White Peach, Fennel, Honey Apple, Pineapple
Development: Developing

Palate: Dry
Acidity: Medium(+)
Body: Full
Flavour intensity: Medium(+)
Flavour characteristics: Yellow Apple, Lemon Juice, Unripe Pear, White Peach, Underripe Peach
Finish: Long

In conclusion: A great wine with some intensity and complexity, very enjoyable 92+/100 JP

4/1/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:

Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Straw Gold, Viscosity: High,

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: White Peach, Lemon Curd, Lemon oil, Nutmeg, Chalky Minerality, Bay Leaf, Tarragon.
Development: Youthful

Palate:

Sweetness: Off-Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Light, Flavor Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Peach, Lemon peel, Lemon Curd, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Unripe Apricot, and hints of Brazilnut and Walnut. Finish: Medium

In conclusion: a very good refreshing Wine that should be enjoyed young and lively. Great play between fruit aromas and herbs and spices giving more complexity! 92/100 JP

3/26/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearence:

Clear, Intensity: Medium(-), Color: Gold, Viscosity: High,

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Golden Apple, Brused Apples, Honey, Spices, Petrol, Ripe Pear, with hints of Salted Carmel
Development: Developing

Palate:

Sweetness:Sweet, Acidity: Low, Alcohol: High, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Honey, Golden Apples, Caramel, Ripe Lemon oil and Brused Apples. Finish: Long

In Conclusion: A constant nose and palate with a good finish. 89/100 JP

3/22/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clear, Intensity: Medium, Color: Straw, Viscosity: High,

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Ripe Lemon, Lemon oil, Petrol, Wet Stones, Tangerine, Botrytis, Honey, Honeysuckle and hints of Nectarine and Peach. Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Medium-Sweet, Acidity: Medium(+),Alkohol: Medium (exposed), Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium+, Aromas of: Spices, Lemon zest, Honey, Lemon oil, Petrol, pronounced Botrytis, with hints of Caramel and Vanilla. Finish: Medium(+)

In Conclusion: a great example of a sweet offering from the Wachau. 94/100 JP with more potential. Drink now and wait for it to improve over time...

1/21/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:
Clean, Intensity: Deep, Color: Gold, Viscosity: Low

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Brused Apple, Vanilla, Lemon Zest, Prune, Sour Cherry, Caramel, Lemon Juice, Musk, Undergrowth, Yellow fresh Apple, Toffee, Cinnamon, Spices.

Development: Developing

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannins: Low (but a presence of skin contact), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Pronounced
Aromas of: Backed Apple, Cinnamon, Lemon Tart, Lemon Juice, Red Plum, Sour unripe Cherry. Finish: Long

In conclusion:
An outstanding wine, with complexity and freshness even after this time. Great! 96+/100 JP

1/12/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:

Clear, Intensity: Deep, Color: Ruby, Rim: Lighter, Viscosity: High

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Sour Cherry, Milk Chocolate, Coconut, Charred wood, Vanilla, Burned Cocoshells, Leather, Marzipan, Black Cherry, Ripe Plum, Plum Sauce, Marmelade,

Development: Developing

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Tannins: Medium(ripe tannins), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Milk Chocolate, Red Cherrry, Vanilla, Charred wood, Cedar, Cocoa, Leather and Marzipan.
Finish: Medium(+)

In conclusion, a great value Rioja that expresses well with more ageing potential. 93+/100 JP

1/7/2021 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearance:

Clear, Intensity: Deep, Color: Ruby, Rim: Like Center, Viscosity: Medium+

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium(-)
Aromas of: Blackcurrant leaf, Skewed Cherries, Toast, Cassis, Cedar, Vanilla, Blueberries, Mint, Black Tea, Tart Cherry, Blackcurrant sauce and Cigar box and Anise
Development: Developed

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Tannins: High, Alcohol: High, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Blackcurrant sauce, Blackcurrant leaf, Blueberries, Mint, Tea, Skewed Cherries, Cigar box and Anise.
Finish: Long

In conclusion, a ripe and good drinking 2015 Haut-Medoc, that can be consumed now or aged for 3-10 Years more.
91/100 JP

12/11/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearance

Intensity: Medium, Color: Lemon-Yellow, Border: Like Center, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose

Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Vanilla, Melon, Lemon oil, Salt (saline), Cream, Lemon Grass, Volcanic Minerality, Lemon Curd, and Lemon Zest.
Development: Youthful

Palate

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium (+), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Sea Salt, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Lemon Pith, Creamy Yougurt, Smoly Volanic Stones, Minerality.
Finish: Medium

In Conclusion: A very good crisp and lively wine, with lots of electricity and power, that really shows the terroir of the Azores, I'm Happy. 90/100 JP

12/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearence

Intensity: Medium, Color: Cherry, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: Medium

Nose

Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Black pepper, Cooked Plums, Cinnamon, Red Plum, Charred wood, Candied Raspberry, Leather, Mushroom, Cooked Strawberry.
Development: Developed

Palate

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Low, Tannins: Medium(-), Alcohol: Medium, Aromas of: Cooked Plums, Cooked Strawberry, Leather, Cedar, Charred wood, Mushroom, Undergrowth, and hints of Black pepper.
Finish: Short

In Conclusions: A good to very good now drinking wine, not overly complex but harmonious. 87-88 JP

11/21/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:
Clear, Intensity: Deep, Color: Ruby, Rim: Lighter, Core: Intense, Viscosity: Medium(+).

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Tabacco, Fallen leaves, Blackcurrants, Mushroom, Truffle, Violets, Cherry, Dark Chocolate, Charred wood and hints of Blackcurrant Jam.
Development: Developed

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Tannins: Medium(+ & fine structured), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Truffle, Undergrowth, Tabacco leaf, Sweet Cherry, Dried Violets and Charred wood. Finish: Medium

In Conclusion: A classic 2012, sample of a Medoc Blend. Drink now - 2025.

11/21/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clear, Color: Ruby, Intensity: Medium, Rim: Lighter, Viscosity: Low.

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Sour Cherry, Cinnamon, Red Plum, Blackcurrant Bud, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Charred wood, Mint, Smoke, Black Cherry, and hints of Leather.
Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannins: Medium (fine structured), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Cinnamon, Plum, Black Cherry, Vanilla, Charred wood, Smoke and Leather, Finish: Medium(-)

In Conclusion: A Good Pomerol wine which preforms, as expected in a now elegent way. 92-93/100 JP

12/6/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clear, Intensity: Very Pale, Color: Light Gold, Rim: Like Centre, Viscosity: Low.

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Ripe Pear, Ripe Lime, Lemon Pith, Honeysuckle, Lemon Zest, Lime Juice, Pear Drop, with a hint of White Peach and Underripe Nectarine and Slate/Wet Stones
Development: Youthful

Palate:
Sweetness: Off-dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Low, Body: Light, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Pear, Ripe Lime, White Peach and Underripe Nectarine, Lemon Pith, Honeysuckle, and Lime Peel and Slate based Minerality.
Finish: Medium

In conclusion: A Great Green Capsure Riesling from Molitor, very classic expression of the Graacher Himmelreich vineyard!
92-93/100 JP

12/3/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:

Clear, Intensity: Deep, Color: Ruby, Viscosity: High, Rim: Like Center,

Nose:

Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Musk, Black Pepper, Green Bellpepper (pronounced pyrazines), Black Cherry, Ripe Cherry, Vanilla, Charred wood, Smoke, Bacon fat, Bay leaf, and hints of Sweet Tabacco leaf.
Development: Developing

Palate:

Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannins: High (Chewy/Astringent), Alcohol: High, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Charred wood, Coffee, Black Cherry, Black Pepper, Allspice, Smoke, Bay leaf, Tar, Game, Blackberry, Ripe Strawberry and hints of Savory notes. Finish: Medium(-)

In Conclusion, a Good GSM Blend with an attack of the perceivable Mouvedre on the nose after the first opening, and then a more classical Syrah intensity is perceived after a quick double decant.
Drink 2020 to 2025 90/100 JP

11/11/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Straw, Border: Like Center, Viscosity, Medium(+)

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Lemon oil, Lemon Curd, Candied Lemon, Cucumber, Gooseberry, Vanilla, Wax, a hint of Honey,
Development: Developed

Palate: Sweetness: Off-Dry, Acidity: Medium, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium(+), Flavor intensity: Medium. Aromas of: Wax, Vanilla, Ripe Lemon Juice, Lemon oil, Lemon Peel, Lees, and hints of Yeast. Finish: Medium(+)

In conclusion: A interesting Roussanne wine from Savoie that is more on the round heavy white wine spectrum. 85/100 JP

10/27/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearance:
Clear, Intensity: Pale, Color: Lemon, Border: Like Center, Viscosity: High, Oily

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium-, Aromas of Lime Pith, Lime Peel, Lemon oil, Creamy Lime Zest, Yogurt, Cream, Butter, Gooseberry, Green Melon, Cucumber, Lemon Pith, Lemon Curd and Candy and Vanilla.
Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Off-Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Light, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of Lemon oil, Yogurt, Cream, Butter, Lemon Candy, Vanilla, Lemon Pith, Lemon Curd and Salty with a hint of Minerality.
Finish: Long

In conclusion:
A Light zesty wine that would better pair with food than on its own. Very Creamy and Oily for a Picpoul.
82/100 JP

10/23/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearance:
Clear, Intensity: Medium, Color: Cherry, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: High

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Sweet Plum, Ripe Strawberry, Smoke, Licorice, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cocoa Nibs, Strawberry sauce, Jammy Plums, Petrol, Fig.
Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Medium-Sweet, Acidity: Medium, Tannins: Medium, Alcohol: High, Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Cinnamon, Cocoa nibs, Charred wood, Ripe Strawberries, Mushrooms, Black Cherry Jam, Dried Fig, Fig Skins, Dark Chocolate, Raisins,
Finish: Medium

In conclusion:
A Great Digestif sweet wine to enjoy, it could age more years to gain depth...To Drink 2020-2041. 91-92/100 JP

10/19/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Yellow, Border: Like Center, Viscosity: High

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Butter, White Rose, Lemon Curd, Vanilla, Vanilla Pudding, Overripe Quince, Ripe Nectarine, Overripe Apples,, Honeysuckle, Wet Stones, Flint and hints of Orange Peel.
Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Alcohol: High, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of Cream, Cheese, Butter, White Rose, Lemon Curd, Vanilla, Ripe Nectarine, Overripe Apples, Mango, Honeysuckle, Wet Stones, Lemon oil, Yogurt and Cedar. Finish: Long

In conclusion:
Drink from 2020-2030. A very good wine indeed, never been disappointed with E. Guigal!
93-94/100 JP

10/19/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Very easy drinking Pinot Gris... Lots of Botrytis, Honey and Melon aromas on the nose and palate... a great wine for sure but it could have some more time on the bottle as it seemed quite youthful.

10/17/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Quite a classic Bordeaux but a little difficult vintage I find... Aromas quite Primary still with lots of Red Cherry, and then dominant aromas of Cinnamon following... 91/100 JP

10/13/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clear, Intensity: Very Pale, Border: Like Center, Color: Grey-Lemon Viscosity: High

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of Lemon zest, Apricot, White Peach, Beeswax, Honey, Blueberries, Blueberry Bud, Honeysuckle, and Lemon oil.
Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Medium-Sweet, Acidity: Medium(+) stimulating, Alcohol: High, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Beeswax, Honey, Blueberries, Blueberry Bud, Lemon zest and Lemon oil.
Development: Developing

Palate: Finish: Long

In conclusion: A Good Muscat de Rivesaltes, with a good core balance and structure. Somthing to try if you like vin doux natural from Languedoc-Roussillon.

88/100 JP

10/12/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearance:
Intensity: Deep, Color: Purple, Rim: Lighter, Viscosity: Low, Legs: Staining.

Nose:
Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Cardamon, Ripe Plum, Black Cherry, Red Cherry, Tabacco, Smoke, Licorice, Charred wood, Dark Chocolate, Bay Leaf,
Development: Developed

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High(stimulating), Tannins: Medium(-) (fine-structured), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Tart Cherry, Charred wood, Red Plum, Ceder, Licorice, Smoke, Charred wood, and Prune Finish: Short

In conclusion: When Blind-tasted the nose revealed the Major component of Malbec (90%) from a cool climate, similarly the distinct hint of Cardamom and Liquorice aromas revealed the presence of Tannat (5%). More noticeable on the palate at first was the Merlot (5%). Generally a pleasant Cahors blend, but a noticeable vintage variation to 2015.
87/100 JP

10/11/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Clear, Intensity: Deep, Borders: Like Center, Color: Ruby, Viscosity: High

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Tart Raspberry, Blackpepper, Allspice, Blueberry, Violet, Musk, Charred wood, Smoke, Plum, and Roasted Haselnut.
Development: Developing

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium( well integrated), Tannins: Medium( polished), Alcohol: High, Body: Medium(+), Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Tart Raspberry, Blackpepper, Baking spices, Charred wood, Prune, Roasted Hazelnut and Ripe Plum. Finish: Medium(-)

In conclusion:
A well rounded Carignan, Grenache and Syrah blend, that reflects the warmer Mediterranean climate very well, quite complex on the Palate.
92/100 JP

9/19/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence:
Intensity: Deep, Color: Ruby, Border: Like Center, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose:
Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Cedar, Black Plum, Raspberry sauce, Charred wood, Black Cherry, Coconut, Smoke, Cinnamon, Marzipan, and a hint of Prune starting to develop...
Development: Youthful

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+) (Stimulating), Tannins: Medium, Alcohol: High (exposed), Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Black Cherry, Plum, Black Plum, Charred wood, Raspberry Jam, Vanilla, Pepper, Smoke and also hints of Prune just starting to develop. Finish: Medium(-)

In conclusion: A Merlot-based Cotes du Bordeaux which shows typical characteristics, quite ripe and good concentrated. 91+/100 JP

10/4/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:
Intensity: Pale, Color: Straw-Yellow, Viscosity: High, Border: Like Center.

Nose:
Intensity: Medium+, Aromas of: Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Honey, Honeysuckle, Lychee, Muscat grapy, Orange Blossom, White Flowers, Nectarine.
Development: Youthful

Palate:
Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: High (Warming), Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium+, Aromas of: Peach, Muscat grapy, Orange Blossom, Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Honey, Honeysuckle, and a hint of Grapefruit zest. Finish: Medium

In conclusion:
A great Roter Muskateller, one of the best for sure to be found in Austria!

93+/100 JP

9/18/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Second wine from Grand Puy-Lacoste with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

Appearance: Clear, Intensity: Deep, Border: Purple rim, Color: Cherry, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Tabacco, Truffle, Charred wood, Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Blackcurrant, Blackcurrant Jam, Green Bellpepper, Spices, and hints of Tart Cherry. Development was: Developing.

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannins: Medium(+) fine structured, Alcohol: Medium (warming), Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium. Aromas of: Graphite, Blackcurrant, Blackcurrant Jam, Truffle, Charred wood, Tabacco, Caramel, Milk Chocolate, and Green Bellpepper again with hints of Tart Cherry. Finish: Medium.

In conclusion a very good Pauillac second wine which reflects the 2015 vintage very well. Drink 2019-2027.
92/100 JP Points.

9/16/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Tasted over a 3 hour decanting time...

Appearence: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Color: Cherry, Viscosity: Medium

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Truffle, Red Cherry, Black Cherry, Smoke, Leather, Violet, Canned Plums, Blueberry, Blackcurrant, Muchrooms, Musk, and Graphite and hints of Wet stones, also hints of baking spices, and Licorice where found.

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: Medium, Tannins: Medium (fine structured), Aromas of: Violet, Canned Plums, Truffle, Black Cherry, Graphite and hints of Wet stones, also hints of baking spices. Finish: Long

In conclusion, a stunning sample of a third wine which easily could be a second wine! Great complexity and elegance even in youth. Drink 2021-2029. A classic expression of the Saint Estephe terrior, just great value! 93-95/ JP Points

9/14/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance:Clear, Intensity: Pale, Color: Lemon-Yellow, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Butter, Lemon Zest, Green Peppers, Orange, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Zest, Flint, Vanilla, Honey, and hints of Cut Hay.

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium (stimulating), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Orange, Grapefruit, Vanilla, Butter, Bell Pepper, Cut Hay and Honey...
Finish: Medium(+)

In conclusion, a very good example of a dry Bordeaux Blanc, a play between creamy and acidity driven aromas made the wine complex and pleasant. Drink: 2019-2022 - 92/100 JP

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Tasted at Weingut Knoll

Appearance: Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Grey-Yellow, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: Low.

Nose: Clean, Pronounced, Aromas of: Lychee, Ripe Orange, Ripe Pineapple, Yellow Apple, Wet Stones and Peach. Development: Youthful.

Palate: Sweetness: Off-Dry, Acidity: Medium, Alcohol: High, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Orange, Ripe Pineapple, Yellow Apple, Ripe Peach, and Minerality with hints of Lychee. Finish: Medium(+)

In conclusion: A Great Gelber Tramiener with a pronounced intensity. Drink 2021-2033.

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Tasted at Alzinger

Appearance: Clear, Pale, Border: Lighter, Color: Gray-Lemon, Viscosity: Medium

Nose: Clear, Intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Ripe Lemon, Orange Blossom, Cream cheese, Vanilla and Rich White Pepper,
Development: Youthful

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Alcohol: High, Body: Medium(-), Flavor intensity: Medium (-), Aromas of: Ripe Lemon, Orange Blossom, Cream cheese, Vanilla and Rich White Pepper,
Finish: Medium(-)

In conclusion, Drink from 2021-2029.

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Tasted at Alzinger

Appearance: Clean, Intensity: Pale, Border: Lighter, Color: Light Gold, Viscosity: Medium

Nose: Clea, Intensity: Mediumpepper, Green (-), Aromas of: Lemon Juice, Lemon, Blossom, Honeysuckle, White Pepper and Green Pepper. Development: Youthful

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Alcohol: High, Body: Medium(-), Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lemon Juice, Lemon, White Pepper and Green Pepper. Finish: Medium

In conclusion, Drink 2022-2033.

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Tasted at Alzinger

Appearance: Clear, Pale, Border: Lighter, Color: Gray-Lemon, Viscosity: Low

Nose: Clear, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Grapefruit, Spices, Lemon Zest, Nectarine, Cheese, White Pepper, Ripe Apple. Development: Youthful

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: High, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium (-), Aromas of: Lemon Zest, Nectarine, Grapefruit, White Pepper and Ripe Apple,
Finish: Medium(-)

In conclusion, Drink from 2021-2030.

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Tasted at Weingut Knoll

Appearence: Clean, Intensity: Medium(-), Color: Lemon, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: Low

Nose: Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Botrytis, Yellow Apple, Honey, Lemon oil, Quince, Mayer Lemon, Caramel, Ripe Apples, Spices,
Development: Developing

Palate: Sweetness: Sweet, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: Medium(-), Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Yellow Apple, Honey, Lemon oil, Quince, Mayer Lemon, Caramel, Botrytis, Ripe Apples and hints of Spices. Finish: Medium

In conclusion, a stunning excellent Chardonnay Trockenbeerenauslese! Great potential for further development. Drink: 2020-2055. 94+ JP

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Tasted at Weingut Knoll

Appearance: Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Grey Lemon, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: Low.

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Lemon Peel, Lemon oil, Spices, Lime, Ripe Quince, Brioche, an hint of Cheese on the nose once a warmer.
Development: Youthful

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: High, Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of Lime Peel, Lemon Peel, Green Apple, Yellow Apple, Lemon oil and hints of Spices.
Finish: Medium(-)

In Conclusion: A very surprising Chardonnay from the Wachau region, that may compete internationally in the Chardonnay leaderboards. Drink: 2021- 2031.
93-95 JP points potential.

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Tasted at Weingut Knoll

Appearance: Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Lemon, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lemon oil, Lemon zest, Lemon Peel and Honey, with an emphasis on ripe Lemon. Development: Developing.

Palate: Sweetness: Medium-Sweet, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: Medium(+), Body: Medium(+), Flavor intensity: pronounced, Aromas of: Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Honey, Honeysuckle and hints of Lemon zest.

In conclusion, a great developing Riesling Auslese from Knoll, with more potential in the future once developed. Drink: 2022-2040. 93-95 JP

9/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Tasted at Weingut Knoll

Appearence: Clean, Intensity: Pale, Color: Gold, Border: Lighter, Viscosity: High.

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Rich White Pepper, Botrytis, Lemon Peel, Peach and hints of Apricot.

Palate: Sweetness: Medium-Sweet, Acidity: Medium(+), Alcohol: Medium(+), Body: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of White Pepper, White Peaches, Lemon oil, Lemon Peel, and Lemon Juice, hints of Apricot again showing...

In conclusion: A great Grüner Veltliner Auslese, which needs cellering to mature properly. Drink from 2020-2040.

9/1/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

A fresh Fourchaume 1er Cru Chablis very much expressed the terroir.

Appearance: Clear, Intensity: Pale, Border: Like centre, Color: Light Gold, Viscosity: Medium.

Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lemon oil, Yellow Apple, Blossom, Canned Apple, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Lime zest, Vanilla, and Marly minerals.

Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Full, Flavor intensity, Medium(+), Aromas of: Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Lime zest, Vanilla, Minerality, Yellow Apple, Blossom, Lime pith and Lemon Juice. Finish: Medium.

In conclusion a superb expression of a Chablis, fresh lingering and vibrant. Drink 2020-2030. 90/100 JP

8/30/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearence: Clear, Intensity: Pale, Border: Lighter, Color: Garnet, Viscosity: High.
Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Prune, Charred wood, Sweet Plum, Sweet Raspberry, Cedar, Truffle, Leather, Violets, Farmyard
Development: Developing.
Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannins: Low (fine), Alcohol: Medium, Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Body: Medium, Aromas of: Prune, Charred wood, Sweet Plum, Sweet Raspberry, Cedar, Truffle, Leather, Violets, Farmyard, Fresh Licorice.
Finish: Long

In conclusion: Drink form 2020-2023.

8/26/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance: Clear, Intensity: Pale, Border: Lighter, Color: Ruby, Viscosity: High.
Nose: Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Raspberry sauce, Black cherries, Graphite, Vanilla, Violets, Stewed fruits, Morello cherries, Rasberry Jam, Charred wood, Mushroom, Spices.
Development: Youthful
Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium(+), Tannin: Low (fine structured), Alcohol: Medium, Body: Medium(-), Flavor intensity: Medium(+), Aromas of: Tart cherry, Vanilla, Graphite, Pencil shavings, Violets, Black cherries, Morello cherries, Muchroom, Musk. Finish: Medium(+)

8/23/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearance: Clear, Intensity: Pale, Border: Like centre, Color: Light Gold, Viscosity: High.
Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lemon oil, Honey, Vanilla, Ripe lemon, Cream, Yellow Apple, Lees, Development: Youthful
Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: High, Alcohol: Medium, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Lemon curd, Honey, Vanilla, Ripe lemon, Cream, Yellow Apple, Lees. Finish: Medium(-)
In conclusion, the Wine was still very youthful and improved after a 1 hour decanting time. The style was refreshing with lingering acidity and creaminess at the same time.

8/8/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures wrote:

Appearence: Clear, Intensity: Pale, Border: Lighter, Color: Gray-Lemon, Viscosity: Low,
Nose: Clean, Intensity: Medium, Aromas of: Apple, Lemongrass, Quince, Grapefruit peel, Yeast, Grapefruit zest, Grapefruit juice, Development: Youthful.
Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Alcohol: Medium, Aroma intensity: Medium(-), Aromas of: Lemongrass, Grapefruit zest, Quince, Apple, Grapefruit peel. Finish: Medium(-)
In conclusion, a good simple Cremant.

8/5/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine:

Appearance: Clear, Intensity: Deep, Border: Lighter, Color: Garnet, Viscosity: High
Nose: Clean, Intensity: Pronounced, Aromas of: Coffee, Black Plum, Plum, Rasin, Cedar, Tart Cherry, Ripe Black Cherry, Black Tea, Prune.
Development: Developing
Palate: Sweetness: Dry, Acidity: Medium, Tannins: High (aggressive), Alcohol: High, Body: Full, Flavor intensity: High, Aromas of: Coffee, Black Plum, Plum, Rasin, Cedar, Tart Cherry, Charred wood, Ripe Black Cherry, Black Tea, Prune. Finish: Long
In conclusion: Drink now until 2030 being on the youthful side and still having high grippy tannins..