Weingut Knoll

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Bright silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon candy, apple, white flowers and lime. Expressive flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, Granny Smith apple and peaches. Hint of fresh herbs on the medium-plus finish. Mouth watering acidity and excellent balance. Pleasant mouthfeel and aftertaste. So flavorful, bold and well crafted. Heard very good things about Trefethen Dry Riesling and I am glad I finally tried it. Unique Riesling style. — 16 days ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022

Great wine, rich taste, long aftertaste and good balance. — 18 days ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Franc 2011

Thinking I am not a Cabernet Franc fan. Tart for me. I grabbed it from my fridge randomly. Was hoping it was Cabernet Sauvignon. Still enjoying. Glad not too fruity. — 2 months ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

HãLo Hillspring Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

So grateful to be able to dink this wine Thanksgiving Eve. — 3 months ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Reserve Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cassis, blackberry and earthy notes. Plum, cherry and oak on the palate. So good! — 10 days ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Riesling 2015

Shay A
9.2

Any time I open a Riesling or GV from a reputable producer, I wonder why I don’t open them more often.

Great vintage, great Austrian producer.

I really enjoy the differences between Alsatian Rieslings, German Rieslings and Austrian Rieslings, the latter normally being a bit more textural/full-bodied (and higher in ABV at 13%, compared to the typical 8-10% range of the others). Pale yellow in the glass. White peach and a sweet lemon/lemongrass type of aromatic. Ripe stone fruits (more peach but also apricot) and minerals/slate alongside a spine of acidity that isn’t sharp, but balanced. Tasty.
— 19 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

The Alsatian Riesling are often broad and big. Top ones are just rare in the US. One has to go to the source to try more producers.
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Aka visit Elsass.
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@Pinotman /// Andreas : Thanks for the info. I’m normally opening sweet(er) German Rieslings, which makes sense at the lower ABV. I have a lengthy experience with Alsatian Rieslings and normally don’t find them “big”, but I suppose it’s relative. 2007 Trimbach CFE I had a few days ago was more elegant, but not as chiseled as I’d expect from a dry German Riesling. Also get TDN/petrol profile more common with Alsatian Rieslings than others.

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Not remembering how I acquired this bottle. One & done…nothing impressive about this wine….maybe past its prime? — 3 days ago

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Vinothekfüllung Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2018

Yellow with a greenish hue in color. Lime on the front palet and tart green apple on the back palet. Crisp and fresh. There was definite improvement after being opened for a day, recorded, and stored at 40F. I’m still warming up to the Grüner varietal!!! — 10 days ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Merlot 2021

Deepest of Ruby color. Amazing nose with a hint of cinnamon. I’m a big fan of Malbec but the petit Verdot really balances this wine out. Great legs and deep color make a visually appealing drink. Tons of fruit and mild tannins to balance the fruit out. Drinking this wine on Christmas Eve and I feel a little guilty like I opened a present early. Trefethen never disappoints. — 2 months ago

Cedar Knoll Vineyard Co (Palmaz)

Hagen's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Paul K
9.2

Last had this 4.5 years ago. I remember the fruit and oak were poking out. 4.5 years later much of the baby fat burned off and this is drinking very nicely. — 3 months ago

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