Peter Sultan

8.7

Decent enough, with solidly yellow fruit/mango/papaya notes in a medium/ light body. Ok acid. Paired w the Knicks Finals win which, come to think of it, should have have elevated its score but didn’t, which is probably a testament to its mediocrity. — 6 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Done in a more full bodied, rounder style. For less than 14$ fairly uni dimensional & perhaps a bit too one note. — 20 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.3

I think my 3rd bottle by now & a reminder it needs a hard decant or tasting over a few days so as to tame the tannins & bring out its true charm. Nebbiolo adjacent in its fine berry pedigree, all black & red fruited, more black but with a feral, focused intensity that is my catnip. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Alpine wines in general & whites in particular just vibrate at a different level for me. Where Pinot blanc is more plain Jane elsewhere here it’s distinctive: mildly waxy yellow fruits, lemon curd, decent acidity. Great color too, like shimmery cadmium light yellow. — 2 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Some serious structure holding up a palate of smoky red fruits, cracked pepper, & violets, & yet drinks very integrated & svelte— the nine years of aging feel pitch perfect for drinking now. Short decant. Paired with a chorizo clam tomato based stew, asparagus & silken tofu salad w sesame dressing, and unfortunately, a Knicks finals loss. — 6 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Nice tension, fresh open knit in generous crushed red cherries, pomegranate & some smoky paprika notes. Paired with simply prepared roast salmon with finely chopped celery & onion. That tension energy is what stayed w me though. — 20 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Surprisingly satisfying with dry lemon curd notes, dried apples with the Chardonnay clearly leading the charge. For the price point a QPR just don’t expect more than two notes. — a month ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Under 15$ Alentejo red, & it’s all about the gorgeous fruit: black cherry, blackberry. Light touch on tannin. — 11 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Croatian white. Plenty of body & personality, w emphasis on stony white fruits, dry white peach & skin, enough acidity to hold it together. Color next to a friends Loire Sauvignon blanc showed its relative extraction & flavor profile. Had to take photo of rear label as was too much of a curveball for Delectable. Next time this gets served w food, most definitely could hold up & imagine Mediterranean fare might be perfect. — 15 days ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

I never liked this varietal- like limp Gerwirtz at its worst. But this is good- floral and salty with the requisite roundness & distinct. I liked it better colder. — a month ago