October 30, 2021 - WOTN at Taurasi
delicious on the palate and some silkiness as this has settled down nicely over the years without losing it's exuberance
As most orange wines go this would be a better pairing with artichokes and asparagus but went pretty darn well with the grilled octopus, burrata and bruschetta
September 27, 2020 - I was expecting this to be over the hill, but it was great. Probably getting near the end of its life, but right now it is great. A deep copper color. A stony, coppery taste (is that just the color influencing me). But a different taste and still has good fruit underneath. For me it was asian pear, and a hit of apricot. Definitely different, but a wine that makes you think and a great wine on its own.
July 3, 2018 - Slight orange color - like a sunset.
White fruit (peach, apricot), oxidative, floral, nice sweetness, almonds, herbal elements, good acidity. Lingering finish. Complex finish. Really enjoyable.
June 7, 2018 - This took a full day to fully get going, but once it did, it was strong burnt caramel, almond, sherry, yeat, leather, strawberry, chocolate, and candied fruits. Good mix of red and white flavor profiles. Long finish. I thought it was absolutely fantastic! I’d drink this every night if I could. There’s just so much life to this wine.
April 15, 2018 - Love how unique, interesting and surprising this wine is.
February 13, 2018 - perfect pairing with steamed artichokes
held up well for a taste the second day
December 18, 2017 - Ambar profundo. Damascos secos, botrytis, chá verde e álcool. Na boca é adistringente, herbáceo e seco, muito seco. Uma experiência cara e ruim. Rolha perfeita e sem sinais de oxidação, decantado uma hora com mais uma hora tentando bebê-lo. Provado durante mais 5 dias, pareceu menos seco mas sem qualquer atrativo. Para mazoquistas ou criticos intelectuais que exaltam técnicas arcaicas de vinificação sob as óticas falaciosas de "irreverência criativa" e "retorno as origens". A não ser que retorno as origens signifique os vinhos exauridos de séculos atrás aos quais se acrescentava mel, sucos, ervas e até chumbo, para torná-los mais palatáveis. Aliás, minhas experiências com os chamados "vinhos laranja" tem sido menos que satisfatórias. O De Martino Muscat, por exemplo, bebido recentemente, me lembrou Redoxon. Estou esperando prova em contrário, mas acho que estes vinhos fazem parte de modas como a da calça saruel ou, no mundo dos vinhos, os vinhos azuis e os espumantes sem remuage e degorgement. Não consigo ver graça em beber espumantes com leveduras mortas. Pois é, após o processo de autólise o sedimento que sobra são fragmentos de leveduras mortas. O "Monge" e a "Viúva" devem estar se virando na tumba, pois mais uma vez voltamos ao arcaico. Talvez séculos XVI/XVII ? Que tal voltar ao 'delicioso, apetitoso e prazeroso' ao invés do 'diferente, interessante e peculiar'. No caso deste Gravner prefira um Jerez Fino ou Dry Martini.
November 5, 2017 - Very good, though I preferred the 2004 and thought the 2010 Radikon Ribolla more expressive and dimensional.
May 4, 2016 - PnP Everything you'd expect from this style of wine, but partially subdued and not showing its full potential. I'll revisit in 2-3 years.
April 18, 2016 - Presumably, if you're reading this note, you've acquired the taste for Gravner, and are wondering if this vintage is ready to drink. This bottle certainly was, and though it may well have the power to age for years., why wait?
All of the hallmark notes of oxidative funk, in a wine of bright deep golden color, the fruit converted into a mysterious melange of earth, nuts, perhaps a touch of leather, and mature honey (if such exists) - no longer sweet, but an undercurrent of sweetness.
I can't imagine drinking this frequently; it is distinctive, but does not emit a siren call. A few older vintages await in the cellar; I shall let them rest awhile.
Rated 2 on a scale of -1 to 3.