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9.3

The “regular” 2020 Riesling Scharzhofberger Kabinett (bearing A.P. #3) leads with quince and peach accented by mint, cress, ginger and lemon, setting up an overall impression of coolness, but also of brightness, with stimulating cut and pungency analogous to that of the corresponding Braune Kupp. In the background is a greenhouse-like amalgam of flowers and foliage. The phenolic concentration here belies a vintage with relatively generous yields even as the efficacious acidity and levity defy preconceptions concerning a year marked by summer heat and drought. The multifaceted finish, transparent to wet stone underpinnings, is tongue-tinglingly vibrant. Here is a Riesling Kabinett to really grab and hold your attention even as it delivers consummate refreshment and a bit of thought-provoking intrigue to accompany its entertainment value. (David Schildknecht, Vinous, May 2022)
— 4 years ago

Nehemiah White

9.8

Super smooth, slightly sweet wine. I could drink this all day. I’ll be getting another bottle of this one. — 6 years ago

Mike Evans

9.4

Lemony, brioche, rich but with cut, delicious and very hard to stop drinking. — 7 years ago

Phil Rogers

9.0

If it’s good enough for the queen...? Just add a stinky cheese — 8 years ago

Gretchen Rogers

9.2

Edna Valley Chardonnay at its finest.
Balanced-Smooth-mellowed acidity but still very brightest. Naturally fermented and aged in concrete. Round-luscious-rich. I'm cooking up a whole branzino in my wood Fired oven. This will pair perfectly. — 8 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

Wow- this is how I remember some of the excellent 1990 vintage Bordeaux's at this age! The texture has arrived, but the wine is loaded with currant fruit. This had the acid to cut the waygu ribeye and more complexity than I expected. — 9 years ago

Rachael Bjorklund

9.0

This was good. Better than expected. Spinelli gave me at Maryann's wedding and then I drank at the house with Jessica — 9 years ago

Severn G

9.2

No new notes, we adore this wine, drinking it by the case; it really sings when 3-4Y past vintage.

Nose has cherry skin, mashed strawberry and green melon.
Palate has fresh cut strawberry, orange zest and a chalky minerality. Medium length finish, great acid levels, touch of sweetness. $14.40!

A fun wine for an almost 80°F day in the Berkshires, atypical for early April. — 5 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Nose has dried strawberry, dry-crushed granite, rose and cut tangerine.

Palate is under-ripe strawberry, dried tangerine peel, wet minerals with a medium length finish, decent acidity.

Not the same as the 2016, seems lesser or closed up a little. Still a few bottles in the cellar, we'll power through them before the end of Summer. — 6 years ago

Doug Sayed

9.1

2014 vintage. Bright red and blue fruits with a stout structure and a really nice finish. Needs. A good decant or another year or two to smooth out. Really nice though. — 7 years ago

Naoki Otani

9.0

12.31.2018
Pismo Beach — 7 years ago

Taylor Ahlborg

9.6

Old wine. I can smell the earthy barnyard if success when all goes right. We decanted it at the table and it kept growing with each glass. Paired with a Waugh beef NY it brought forth floral and fruit tones, but cut through the fat in the steak to finish strong with acid and tannins! — 8 years ago

with Nathan, Garrett and 1 other

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Tastes of fresh cut apple and pineapple with aromas of orchard fruit, white grapes, caramel, honey, and white flowers overlaid with limey minerals. — 8 years ago

Vinous Favorites

Delicious wines for less than $25 chosen by Vinous critics

9.0

Sottimano's 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo is a beauty. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, cinnamon and mint are woven together in this refined, textured Nebbiolo bursting with pure class. Cherries, raspberries and rose petals linger on the expressive finish. (AG)
— 9 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.3

Tasted blind. Light gold color. Exotic nose. Notes of citrus, grapefruit, tangerine, lemongrass, cut green apples and a little pineapple. Goes great with the cheese and snacks we have. I’m immediately in Sancerre world with my guess. Very mineral in it’s mouth feel, lots of acidity. I guess Cotat as the producer. This is a fun wine, and really well made. — 5 years ago

Kirk F

9.0

When your kids start finding new wines. Brave new world! 🙌🏻 — 6 years ago

Michael Seely

9.1

Like minds this evening. Great Pinot made by a great winemaker, Grant Coulter — 6 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Raj Harb

9.3

1/5. Corkage at the Nomad. Medium /light gold. Slightly viscous. On the richer end of spectrum. Dried citrus, spice, not a ton of cut left. Not quite as persistent and long as the last time a tried this. But a very fine bottle nonetheless. Drink. — 7 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.5

Thanks @Jim Westby for packing this claret for our trip to Yosemite. We grilled up Fred Steak to pair with it, and this powerful, virile '93 had the power and cut for the rich, flavor y tri-tip. This wine has so much going for it- you have to wonder if they added some of another more famous vintage! — 8 years ago

with Jim

Michael Wehner

10

My favorite Coppola wine! — 9 years ago

with Margaret