Winemaker Selections

Sven Klundt

Kastanienbusch Riesling 2016

Nose: petrol and white flowers.

Palate: steely minerals. Expansive. Wow. Huge internal projection.

$30ish for a grand cru vineyard. I need to buy a case a year.

Fass selections
— a month ago

Zach, Neil and 2 others liked this

Winzerhof Thörle

Hölle Riesling 2023

HER LA!!!!

Nose: intense petrified lemon. Sweet lemon.

As this opens holy shit! The density on the nose is insane.

Palate: mineral. Sweet lemon. Amazing density. So Thorle holle.

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— 3 months ago

Andrew and Zach liked this

Weltner

Hoheleite GG Riesling 2022

Nose: intense mineral and yellow flower.

Palate: delicious. Sweet lemon. Mineral. Very bright and juicy.

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— 3 months ago

Martin Müllen

Kröver Letterlay Spätlese** Trocken Mosel Riesling 2016

Nose: Classic aged mosel Riesling. Green apple. Intense mineral.

Palate: age. Dense. Hints of green apple. So mineral. Mountain stream.

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— 2 months ago

Zach and Andrew liked this

Lunarossa

Quartara Giffoni Valle Piana Colli di Salerno Fiano 2018

Palate: lovely density. Great acidity. Stone fruits.

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— 2 months ago

Ely and Andrew liked this

Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Boysenberry, chocolate, cigar with nice finish — 3 months ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Winemaker Series Lot No 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Eric K
9.5

Direct follow up to 2020 vintage. Much more earthy terroir taste than the 2020 fruit bomb. Very enjoyable with more complex hints of flavor — 4 months ago

Maison Dampt

Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2022

Damn this is great.

Nose: gorgeous. Fun. Amazing. Dense. Expensive. Joyous.

Palate: luscious fruit. Not over the top. Mineral. Balanced.

Fass selections.
— 2 months ago

Andrew, Andrew and 1 other liked this

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The Winemaker Dinner: Francoise Peschon

5 WINES FROM HER NAPA PORTFOLIO:
2023 Accendo Laurea Sav Blanc
2021 Baker & Hamilton cab
2019 Cornell cab
2019 Heimark cab
2019 Vine Hill cab

FOOD:
Blufin tuna Tostada
Pepper crusted Elk tartare
Venison smash
Braised wild Boar leg
Bison NY strip steak
Mocha passionfruit opera cake
— 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Dave and 11 others liked this
Michael Younkins

Michael Younkins

The menu and wines sound delicious.

Vini Barbaglia

Boca Nebbiolo Vespolina 2016

Wow.

Nose: a mere hint of Brett. Blows off. Gorgeous pink roses. Intense.

Palate: perfect sweet cherry fruit. Still a bit grippy tannins. Luscious. Terrific.

Fass selections
— 4 months ago

Andrew, Lyle and 1 other liked this