1983 Staatsweingut Assmannshäuser Höllenberg. H. Spätburgunder Weissherbst Eiswein 375ml ($65.00)
Frozen Pinot Noir grapes? You heard me right. An Eiswein that surprises. Pop one open and have some fun. You won’t be sorry. Continue reading »
Monthly Archive for May, 2010
2006 Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Superior, $48
Baked slate and warm rain are the initial impressions, followed by citrus undertones and soothing clean floral essence. On the palate: Fresh and balanced acidity followed by a nice tangy lemon finish. A perfect food wine with pork, veal or fish. Continue reading »
Ever get an email offering a great deal on German wines, and just as you’re about to buy, you think “Wait a minute, was that a good vintage?” ”How long will it age?” ”How is it drinking now, or…ten years from now?” Answers to these and many more of life’s perplexing questions are found in our new German Vintage Notes… Continue reading »
2005 Chateau Mas Neuf Compostelle Rouge, Costieres de Nîmes ($20.50) - Syrah (70%), Mourvedre (25%) and Grenache (5%). Deep ruby/purple color, a nose of dark chocolate, creme de cassis and blackberry. Lush and full-bodied and intensely pure and savory. 90 Pts. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
This 2006 Knebel Winninger Rottgen Spaetlese ($26) reminds one in many ways of a very elegant yet substantial Auslese. The wine is Continue reading »
