Peter Heyboer

9.0

Paired with steak au poivre. Some sediment even after decanting. Wine is pepper and tobacco on the nose (no that wasn't the steak). Picked up some blackberry jam and chocolate and coffee on the nose after it opened up. Taste was jammy and peppery with a strong tannin bite. Thought it got more deep and complex as it sat. Paired really well, would drink again, wife didn't mind it despite not being a Merlot fan. — 2 months ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

web bond

9.2

Bottling: 07.24.13
Disgorgement: 05.24.16
Dosage: 3.2 G/L
— 8 months ago

romo

9.2

Much better than the silvaner. Golden fruits and tannin. — 2 years ago

Doug Powers

9.2

(Disgorgement date 11/04/22). Very dry, but great depth and complexity, served with a French triple cream cheese, but would be better with food in place of a Chablis or Sancerre. — 3 months ago

with Monique and Jim

romo

9.0

A bit mouse-y, did not taste or smell like Riesling. Still, I enjoyed this, but Dreyer is testing my patience. — 4 months ago

web bond

9.1

Tirage: April 28, 2017
Degorgement: December 8, 2022
Dosage: 0 g/l — 10 months ago

Barberry Garden

8.9

Tasted blind. My guesses were around Fedellos do Couto and Matassa, but with influence from Sextant. Entry-level funky-style wine. Slightly restrained and simple in the nose with notes of sweet cherry, cranberry and spoiled jam. But it pays well in the taste. Fizzy at the beginning, salty with flavours of spoiled strawberry-cranberry jam but with the right volume and evolution based on jamminess. I would take it on a picnic, chill a little bit, and then chill together with a bottle or two of this wine. — 2 years ago

Willie Carter

9.1

A distinct sparkling golden hue in the glass with highly active bubbles. The nose is mature and instantly pleasant. Apple aromas aplenty. Nice citrus notes with a bit of umami. Brioche and grapefruit.

Special Club champagnes are just special. This is no exception. A classically styled champagne in all aspects, equal parts baronial and fun. Well balanced with a low dosage and slightly zippy acidity. Honey and butter on the tongue with yellow fruits. More and more apples with a dash of dried herbs. Still has many more years to go before it hits its prime.
— 3 months ago

Louis Martin

9.0

Lovely aperitif, pairs well with cheese and fruit, best served very chilled to help balance the acidity. — 5 months ago

romo

9.1

Huge fan of Dreyer, this took about an hour to settle down and shake off a bitterness. — 2 years ago