Double decanted before service; enjoyed over a several hour period. The 1988 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and significant signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with dried dark fruit, tobacco, mocha, grilled meat, mushrooms, damp earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry. At this point, the tannins have integrated completely and are perceived as medium; acid is similar. Finish is medium. This leaned towards the more rustic, old school style of Bordeaux and I’m all for it. While this isn’t falling off a cliff, I would drink now. — 3 months ago
Knicks win in 6! Let’s go. — 5 months ago
Fruit forward and very jammy. Silky and velvety smooth. Full bodied. Rich, excellent! — 2 months ago
Nice La Mission 2nd where the tannins are structured but soft and complementary to the blend. More dark fruit than red. The fruit is starting its downward spiral - but it just started!! — 3 months ago
Delicious, lightly carbonated — 5 months ago
2021 vintage — 2 months ago
Whole clusters used instead of de stemming. Lemony tartness upfront then a mineral finish.- almost a hint of tannins. But not tannins. A different taste for a Riesling — 3 months ago
Medium bodied. Bright red fruit. Slate and brett. Really nice. — 4 months ago
Grand Traverse Select Sweet Riesling. Not to sweet or dry — 5 months ago
Ron Siegel
Youthful with black, plummy fruits, sweet spice, smoke, graphite, cedar & tobacco notes — 13 days ago