Austin Hohnke

9.0

Distributor describes this as taut and racy with mineral nerve, which are all apt adjectives. Lemongrass, pomelo, tangerine, and grapefruit pith. Very energetic and bright. Crying out for ceviche. Not cheap. — 16 hours ago

Austin Hohnke

8.9

Fleshy and a bit grapey. Black cherry and blackberry. Earth, gravel, charcoal, and smoke.
A project that has Raul Perez’s name attached. What doesn’t he touch in Bierzo?!? Solid wine and packaging with a case one deal. — 16 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

My cider game could use some work, but this was a great one from Ontario County, aged 10 months in old barrels. Great texture, earthy brettiness, aromatics, and fruit. Balance was there for me. — 22 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Very elegant. Lovely balance and aromatics. My preference would be for more acidity, but I realize I’m asking for a different wine at that point. Great pairing massaman curry.

Bumping this up. Day 2 is more open, elevated, and long. — 3 days ago

Austin Hohnke

8.8

Solid Syrah, if not a little hard to identify.
Lightly peppery with coffee grounds, and dark stewed fruits. Not improving from here. — 17 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Really lovely Greco for the money. Full with moderate acid. Pineapple and grilled peach. — 24 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Zesty as ever. Pepper, olives, Dr. Pepper.
13.9% abv. My last bottle of this vintage. — 7 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Beautiful, layered Cab Franc that displays all the signature characteristics of the grape. Savory floral tones of potpourri, woodsy fruits, cedar, graphite, bell pepper. Wonderful concentration, length, and balance on the palate. Really enjoyed this. — 7 days ago

Austin Hohnke

8.8

Maybe this needs more time, but was not very aligned for my palate. Pretty pricey Barbera when the Valmaggiore Nebbiolo is only a couple bucks more expensive. — 22 days ago

Austin Hohnke

Now that’s a bitter bitch. Super intense and complex. Probably the most bitter Amaro I’ve tasted. Eye watering aromatics. For the masochists. Great packaging. — a month ago