Riesling bash at CHIKO (Chevy Chase, Maryland): Really nice showing. Plush, rich, full of yellow plums, key lime pie, candied mango, and an array of flowers and minerals. Stays focused with the acidity and clarity, and I get tones of crushed sweet tarts and shells that linger long on the finish. Yummy! Showing really well -- very alive and kicking, so if the bottle's in good shape, it should still be good to cellar.
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Good showing but this particular bottle was a little long in the tooth with some fading freshness. Tasty more than interesting. Drink now with some aeration if this is representative. recommended
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Another fabulous and fresh wine from the great Hermann Ludes. At 30 years old this showed great brightness and clarity in a way that makes you do a double take on the label to confirm the 1993er vintage marking. A beautiful drinking Auslese that was textured and glossy in the most beautiful way. Wonderfully mature, resolved and so alive with energy and depth. Delicious notes of spiced peach, orange zest, figs, and sweet herbs while being deeply mineral. An honest wine of soul that provides such a beautiful glimpse at the history of this special estate and vineyard.
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2/25/2024 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 92 Points
Riesling bash at CHIKO (Chevy Chase, Maryland): Really nice showing. Plush, rich, full of yellow plums, key lime pie, candied mango, and an array of flowers and minerals. Stays focused with the acidity and clarity, and I get tones of crushed sweet tarts and shells that linger long on the finish. Yummy! Showing really well -- very alive and kicking, so if the bottle's in good shape, it should still be good to cellar.
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2/19/2024 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Good showing but this particular bottle was a little long in the tooth with some fading freshness. Tasty more than interesting. Drink now with some aeration if this is representative. recommended
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11/19/2023 - CADomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another fabulous and fresh wine from the great Hermann Ludes. At 30 years old this showed great brightness and clarity in a way that makes you do a double take on the label to confirm the 1993er vintage marking.
A beautiful drinking Auslese that was textured and glossy in the most beautiful way. Wonderfully mature, resolved and so alive with energy and depth.
Delicious notes of spiced peach, orange zest, figs, and sweet herbs while being deeply mineral.
An honest wine of soul that provides such a beautiful glimpse at the history of this special estate and vineyard.
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11/12/2023 - James Kim wrote: flawed
Cloudy and corked. Definitely a bummer.
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4/9/2023 - MrOctoberfest Likes this wine:
Super amazing. Everyone at Easter brunch loved it.
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