Peter Sultan

9.4

Probably the richest Manzanilla I’ve ever had. From Valdespino house, single vintage! And in a reisling style bottle. Evocative nose w such strong notes of sea spray, hearts of palm, star fruit; palate is notably broad & intensely long, w same aroma notes repeated on palate along with all kinds of complex layers of Brazil nuts & oxidized white fruits. Tasted blind friend thought Jura at first. Just absolutely marvelous & am kicking myself for not buying more, though a seriously limited production. Just wow. Perhaps tasting was influenced by a giddy Knicks win but ain’t that the fun…. — 2 days ago

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Peter Sultan

9.0

Chilean new wave Malbec with about 10% Cab Franc, aged in amphora. Nothing aged about this—tastes more like a fresh Loire red; juicy, buoyant fruit. — a month ago

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Peter Sultan

9.0

Ridiculously low priced Kabinett in a more traditional ie drier style, slate for days. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Whisper of a Rose but Im a fan of the Mary Taylor lineup. Surprisingly complex w some savory notes too — 3 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

This may be my favorite of the Feudo Montini lineup. Has length, saltiness & depth. A rose with soul & structure. — 21 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Really interesting Spatlese-lots of flint & some Brett that needs to blow off on the front end. Settles down into a more balanced blend of deep gold & yellow fruits- dare say like a baby Prum. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Very rounded Etna white but still lava rock & white flowers, dry white peach. Perhaps less Etna typical for whites I’m used to from there- ie, pin prick acidity etc — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Some buzz around this producer so approached with some anticipation. Restrained white flowers & confectionery Turkish delights on nose; mouthfeel quite smooth & elegant, w a stronger Riesling & Chenin Blanc presence, more of those white flowers & some RS. I’ve aged some other producers Timorasso w excellent results so see no reason this can’t do same, but this is drinking well young too. — 8 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

Funny because completely took me by surprise given my experience with Lauer- usually chiseled minerality rules the day. This works on both channels- a rich, even plump Kabinett style with RS to spare, but a finish so long & flush with slate all we could do is savor it for as long as possible. Gorgeous yellow fruits too, quite accessible, in all their Granny Smith & marigold glory. What a wine. Imagine how age will only deepen & burnish its elegance. — a month ago

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Peter Sultan

9.3

If I could shower love on one varietal that doesn’t get enough love it would be this Aglianico. Dark small currants, blackberries & black plum on palate; smoke & camphor on nose. Pitch perfect balance between freshness & power, which I think is Aglianico ‘s great balancing act. Sweet drinking window now but this has legs too—-oh, & price is an absurd 30$ for this quality of wine & winemaking. — a month ago