Grand Sichuan, Jersey City edition (Grand Sichuan, Grove St.): Apparently I had this wine ~12 years ago - my descriptors for it are very similar to my CT note from then - motor oil, yep. Intensely powerful, yep. Raisiny, chocolatey, figgy, etc - yup, all of the above. But I found myself enjoying this one a lot more, as this was absolutely delicious and I even reached for a second glass (something I rarely do with PX, given the sheer intensity).
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Grand Sichuan, Jersey City edition (Grand Sichuan, Grove St.): A dinner with Seth, Jay, and I - of course, Seth brought an old Catoir, and the only question was whether he'd bring a Riesling, Scheurebe, or Rieslaner. Ludicrous amounts of sweetness and richness; absurdly high acidity; somehow it all comes into balance and it works. I have no idea how, other than that Hans-Gunter Schwarz is a wizard. It's packed with ripe tropical fruit, those fiery spicy notes of Rieslaner (and the slight rough phenolic texture I usually associate with it), layers of botrytised honey and caramelly sweetness, and the whole package is just spectacular - intensely rich and sweet, yet feeling absolutely electric and shockingly light on its feet. A Cronenberg of a Rieslaner, and a goddamn delicious one.
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Grand Sichuan, Jersey City edition (Grand Sichuan, Grove St.): Quite the contrast to the Grünhäus that preceded it - whereas that was all crackling electricity and vibrancy, this is a gentler, quieter wine. Beautiful aromatics - riper peach and white cherry mixed with tarter lime and pear fruit, and gentle floral and honeyed accents. The palate is very similar, dominated by the youthful fruit with a mineral undercurrent that becomes more apparent on the back end. Lovely wine, the kind of Auslese that's perfect at the table with food, rather than a botrytis-heavy dessert wine.
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11/12/2014 5:32:00 PM - Just relocated to Boston and have been a fan for awhile. New Haven not to far away and for sure some common ground....Riesling aficionados too far and few between
11/21/2013 10:24:00 AM - Salil, You have been my favorite poster on CT for quite some time as your notes are excellent and we enjoy similar wines. I just noticed you are in the New Haven area as well. If you have any interest in drinking some wine shoot me an email at adam.bitker@gmail.com.....I have a bunch of great german and northern rhone stuff I'd be happy to share.
1/22/2013 7:33:00 PM - Salil: Glad to see your note on the Peyre Rose. I just happen to have opened a btl of the 91 Clos des Cistes tonight about 30 minutes before seeing your note. It is a little reserved, so far, on PNP from the cellar, but seems to be opening up with some of the same leather and sauvage characteristics. I have several btls of both the 91 Syrah Leone and Clos des Cistes, and was thinking what fun it would be to put both in next to one another in a blind tasting. Also, I haven't had the 2001 Dragonstone, but I've loved the 2002 over the past few years - what a great bargain of a riesling. Happy drinking.
12/12/2012 2:20:00 PM - I was thinking about drinking a '95 Salon for New Year's Eve and saw your note on CT. After reading your note and that you consumed this bottle at Ibiza, I felt compelled to join CT. I live in New Haven and Ibiza is my favorite restaurant. I am more of drinker and enjoyer of wines than a note poster. However, I would like to learn more about wines so if know of wine tasting events in and around New Haven, I would appreciate it if you would keep me in mind. I can be reached at jclewis49@gmail.com. Peace.
12/2/2012 8:16:00 AM - Cool. 98 was the first year I bought big in Muller Catoir wines (bought them from Premier Cru out in CA). I don't have my full cellar online yet, but will look to see what my 98's look like. Anything in particular about that year? I'm fond of 96 myself (for MC and germans in general). Email me at evildead@earthlink.net. Oh - are you going to the Acker BYO on monday?
11/27/2012 3:58:00 PM - Big fan of your notes - also a big Riesling drinker. I think we have similar tastes (old Muller Catoir wines for example). I'm friends with Justin Christoph here in NYC. We should drink together sometime.
NV Equipo Navazos La Bota de Pedro Ximenez 12
4/20/2024 - salil wrote: 94 Points
Grand Sichuan, Jersey City edition (Grand Sichuan, Grove St.): Apparently I had this wine ~12 years ago - my descriptors for it are very similar to my CT note from then - motor oil, yep. Intensely powerful, yep. Raisiny, chocolatey, figgy, etc - yup, all of the above. But I found myself enjoying this one a lot more, as this was absolutely delicious and I even reached for a second glass (something I rarely do with PX, given the sheer intensity).
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1995 Müller-Catoir Mußbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese
4/20/2024 - salil wrote: 95 Points
Grand Sichuan, Jersey City edition (Grand Sichuan, Grove St.): A dinner with Seth, Jay, and I - of course, Seth brought an old Catoir, and the only question was whether he'd bring a Riesling, Scheurebe, or Rieslaner. Ludicrous amounts of sweetness and richness; absurdly high acidity; somehow it all comes into balance and it works. I have no idea how, other than that Hans-Gunter Schwarz is a wizard. It's packed with ripe tropical fruit, those fiery spicy notes of Rieslaner (and the slight rough phenolic texture I usually associate with it), layers of botrytised honey and caramelly sweetness, and the whole package is just spectacular - intensely rich and sweet, yet feeling absolutely electric and shockingly light on its feet. A Cronenberg of a Rieslaner, and a goddamn delicious one.
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2017 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
4/20/2024 - salil wrote: 94 Points
Grand Sichuan, Jersey City edition (Grand Sichuan, Grove St.): Quite the contrast to the Grünhäus that preceded it - whereas that was all crackling electricity and vibrancy, this is a gentler, quieter wine. Beautiful aromatics - riper peach and white cherry mixed with tarter lime and pear fruit, and gentle floral and honeyed accents. The palate is very similar, dominated by the youthful fruit with a mineral undercurrent that becomes more apparent on the back end. Lovely wine, the kind of Auslese that's perfect at the table with food, rather than a botrytis-heavy dessert wine.
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