Zach D

9.0

The basic Pinot offering from Wittmann. This beats out lots of entry level stuff from France and the US imo, and is far cheaper. I think German Pinot is where the best qpr is for me right now. Raspberry, cherry, violets, forest floor on the nose; more cherry and raspberry on the palate; cranberry also; good balance of acidity, fruit, and tannin; decent length. A balanced wine if not overly complex. — 13 days ago

Zach D

8.7

2 years in French oak didn’t really do this wine favors. Lacked the delicate florals and earthy truffle notes I like in aged Nebbiolo. Personal preference, but I like the more traditional style — 19 days ago

Zach D

9.2

Nicely aged Nebbiolo. Nose a combination of lifted fresh and dried roses, strawberry, hint of caramel, earthy mushroom compost. Slightly dusty. On the palate a nice, silky texture without rough tannic edges and a good dose of acidity. Strawberry, raspberry, sour cherry. Decent length. A nice pairing with homemade carbonara. — a month ago

Zach D

8.9

Small red berries, earth, licorice, small amount of spice on the nose; small red berries, leaf litter, spice, medium tannin, high acidity on the palate; makes the fruit seem a bit sour and a bit out of balance. Decently long finish. For a basic Bourgogne rouge it is a decent enough wine, however for 54 dollars in my market it is hardly a bargain. If I factored in price I’d probably rate 8.6. — 15 days ago

Zach D

8.9

Typical Nebbiolo profile, but without any special character. Drank too young, but don’t see how it would really gain a whole lot in the next few years besides softening the tannins. Decent — 19 days ago

Zach D

9.0

Nice mix of fruit and earth; more red than black fruits; lacking a bit in depth and complexity but still enjoyable — 19 days ago

Zach D

9.0

Zach had this a month ago

Zach D

9.5

2023 Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel. On the nose honey, and tropical fruit: guava papaya, hint of spice; almost white pepper; tangerine, jasmine. On the palate, good concentration; honey more beautifully ripe mango (almost like a creamy mango lassi), tangerine, very nice apricots; slate minerality; a spine of acidity balances all the ripe fruit. The fruit quality shines here so I don’t feel bad drinking this young. — 17 days ago

Zach D

8.2

Astringent, too much capsicum, bell pepper; cedar but no fruit to speak of. Not very enjoyable; disappointing; I couldn’t identify any overt faults — 19 days ago

Zach D

9.1

On the nose black raspberry, black cherry, Asian five spice, some black tea. Good dose of acidity for a zin based wine; some tannin as well. More black raspberry, black cherry, hint of smoke, blackberry and spice on the palate. I don’t usually go for this type of wine (higher etoh, somewhat warmer and riper style) however given the old vine character, Ridge is a producer I do come back to every once and a while. Did hit the spot on a cold night. — a month ago