Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

A ridiculously stunning Pinot Blanc and the leanest, most tensile vintage I have tasted from Adank. The nose is pure and beautifully articulated, with apples, pears and subtle mineral complexity. The palate is breathtaking, with crystalline purity, unbelievable concentration and density, nervous acidity and monumental linear architecture. It has the structural authority of a great twenty-year-old Pinot Blanc, yet remains so juicy, elegant and alive that it practically dances across the palate. Mouthwatering, deeply sapid and driven entirely by finesse, with a finish that lasts nearly a minute and a half. One of the greatest Pinot Blancs I have ever tasted. — 12 days ago

Sam Maniar

9.5

Amazingly good. Lots of fruit flavors but not super sweet. Complex. Smooth. Amazing finish. — 7 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

So so dense. So tight. So coiled. So elegant. So concentrated. Structured. Checking in tomorrow. Nose is so floral, a day later. Very mineral and so expressive. Palate is enormously complex, chewy and dense. My goodness the density of this wine is just insane. It’s barely budged overnight. Fleshier, yes but also there still is more to come. Day 3 awaits. — a year ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Interesting blend of Tempranillo (61%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (39%). Beautiful copper/salmon color. Intense aromas of peaches, strawberry and rose petals. Same fruits on the lifted pallet with a bit of lemon zest and minerals. More heft and texture (little bit of tannin) than a Provence-style Rose’. — 4 years ago

Adam Beasley

9.2

Laser focused and so vivid. This Austrian Chardonnay drinks like something that cost way more than the $25 I spent, and is an expression of the variety with loads of individuality. — 5 years ago

Jose Castaneda

9.6

When you first open the bottle, you get a rush of flowers run through your nose. And that at the begin sets a tone for a light wine that is full of flavor. — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Stunning nose of apple, with a hint of butter. So mouthwatering, juicy and concentrated, with chiseled opulence, purity, unreal texture and outrageous juiciness. Just astonishing. — 2 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Premier Cru-level Pinot. My God. Textured, ripe and pure, with a little bitter edge that adds complexity and shape. Stunning wine. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Krupp Brothers – Cabernet Sauvignon “Veraison” 2009
Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley – USA 🇺🇸

Overview:
From the famed Stagecoach Vineyard, this 2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon shows why Krupp Brothers has earned a reputation for power and finesse. At nearly 15 years, it’s still on the ascent, with structure and depth that promise more evolution ahead.

Aromas & Flavors:
Layers of dark cassis, blackberry compote, and black cherry mingle with graphite, cedar, and espresso. Hints of dried violets and cocoa powder emerge with air, weaving a bouquet that is both bold and nuanced.

Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied and dense, yet polished. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity still hold the core tightly, making it feel youthful despite its age. The finish is long, savory, and mineral-driven, echoing dark fruit and spice.

Food Pairings:
A classic match for dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, or wild mushroom risotto.

Verdict:
An outstanding wine, multi-layered, complex, and still climbing toward its peak. A bottle to savor now with decanting, but also a treasure for collectors willing to wait.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
This vintage remains one of the standout expressions of Stagecoach Vineyard fruit, alongside 2010, it is a benchmark release. Collectors take note: the 2009 is still gaining complexity and shows remarkable staying power. — 10 months ago

Ken Venezio

9.0

KruppBros wine 2/4. Dark chocolate, wild berry and vanilla on the palate. Has a great mouthfeel. Sits on the tongue for quite a while before finishing with some mild spice. — 4 years ago

Sara Gravesen

10

Nice balance of wines, smooth and delicious. Recommended at Del friscos double eagle to go with our tomahawk steak and scallops. Amazing! Will be purchasing again! — 5 years ago

Iain Newton

8.9

Very nice. A bit funky. — 6 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.3

Complex and polished and inky. Red and black fruit, spice box and mineral. — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

10

A mineral blizzard. Reductive, fresh and classy, smelling like a scene in nature. The finish blasts the palate with minerals. Utterly insane texture, purity and intensity, with juicy cranberry-like snap beneath the Chardonnay. One of the greatest Chardonnays I’ve tasted. — 2 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Gorgeous clarity of fruit, wonderful freshness and purity. So fresh, joyous and energetic, with urgency and lift. — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | the miracle of Rosmalen, only five people know about. Rondeur and pretty fruitiness — 10 months ago

Adam Gäfvert

8.9

Medium bodied. Exotic fruits, citrus, jasmine, mineral. — 2 years ago

Emma Gill

9.5

Honey, fresh, full bodied
With salmon, chicken, pork.
Beetroot beignet and John Dory at the house.
John wilson 26.50 — 4 years ago

carmen

9.3

light bodied orange wine with flavors of citrus and some peel for texture — 5 years ago

Sasha LaJeunesse

9.1

A perfectly balanced rosé, without the overbearing sweetness — 6 years ago