Domaine Van Berg

Weingut Josef Leitz

Rüdesheimer Berg Schloßberg Riesling 2013

2013 drunk in 2024. Excellent honeyed character; long finish. — 10 days ago

Weingut Weltner

Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg trocken Sylvaner 2023

Lyle Fass
9.4

Really rich. really salty and really complex. Luscious. Deep. Salty. — 5 months ago

Erik, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Metamorphosis by Iris Van Herpen Champagne Blend 2001

What a treat ! Beautiful structure, even at 20 years old. Still a yellow lemon color, not at all showing its age. Tiny and vibrant bubbles. Pastries, biscuits on the nose, beautiful rounded mouth-feel barely a hint of age. Never disappoints. Thanks Acquis, received in July 2015. Opening for a special occasion. — 6 months ago

Georg Breuer

Berg Schlossberg Riesling 2008

Another Breuer I got to follow over three days. While it was incredible, I felt the bottle could have been better. The 08’ Schlossberg I had 4 years ago was spectacularly fresh, tight even; and the pair of older 07’ Kellers I had this trip were both fresher; plus this bottle fell off on day 3 while the 09’ Roseneck peaked.

This bottle was best on day 1. It had aromas of smoke, sea spray, nectarines, green apples, lemon rinds, chamomile which kept growing with air, heaps of spices, fresh honey, and a touch of petrol. The palate was super dense and intense, with a screaming acidity and palate-staining stoniness. Huge finish that just seemed endless. Paired with a roasted bone marrow and parsley dish, it was just insane.

Day 2 saw little evolution from day 1. The petrol character totally disappeared, and a mild bitterness appeared. On day 3 the wine just felt tired and not quite at the level of the previous days. All things considered, it was a beautiful riesling, but just didn’t live up to the expectations of its legendary status.
— 3 months ago

Peter, Ira and 9 others liked this

Van Volxem

Gottesfuss Alte Reben Riesling 2015

Don‘t drink Riesling more often times not too young , a Saar monument — 6 months ago

Stuart and Stephan liked this

Bernhard Ott

Am Berg Grüner Veltliner 2022

John Howard
9.1

Always good. — 4 months ago

Anthony, Jonathan and 11 others liked this

Van Volxem

Scharzhofberger P Riesling 2017

Very fresh and acidic with nice fruit. — 5 months ago

Dick, Lyle and 13 others liked this

Van Ruiten

Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2021

Fantastic. Vanilla, pepper, oak, and black fruit. Great mouthfeel, long finish. Tastes like a 5+ year old wine. — 6 months ago

Van Duzer

Estate WIllamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Delectable Wine
9.0

Flinty crushed stone and brown spice give way to dried black cherries as the 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley opens in the glass. This is round in feel with peppery wild berries and cooling acidity. It finishes with medium length and a primary concentration as violet and lavender tones slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2024)
— 10 months ago