Severn Goodwin

9.3

1992 | Riesling (Spätlese)
Wilhelm Weber-Ostetmann; Wintricher Großer Herrgott
Mosel; Brauneberg, Germany
APN 2 577 104 03 93
(92-94; Drink 2022-32+)
90m decant

Redemption for a underperforming bottle from our last go at this 1992. If you're buying old wine and didn't anticipate bottle variation, you need to know that's just part of the game. This bottle is fantastic.
(Enjoying alongside the '88 again today, no slouch on that bottle!)

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our conductor Andris Nelsons is leading Sarah KIRKLAND SNIDER (Forward into Light; BSO Premiere), PROKOFIEV (Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Opus 63) and DVOŘÁK (Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Opus 70).
 
Our soloist today Augustin Hadelich rounds out the program with Prokofiev’s intense Violin Concerto No. 2, and Andris Nelsons leads the BSO in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 – sometimes called the composer's greatest symphony. — a year ago

K J

9.5

Frenchie caviste. Organic. Juicy. Smooth. Rich. — 7 years ago

Barny

9.1

Schlanker Merlot aus Franken der sich am 2. Tag sehr toll präsentierte — 8 years ago

Rohit Topiwala

9.8

One of the most amazing Tequilas I've ever had. Stunning balance for an Extra Anejo. Wood intermingled with quaffs of agave. Lingering notes of vanilla and a tinge of pepper. Run. Buy it! — 10 years ago

Carmen

9.8

Terre is a Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes — in this case, fermented in enameled vats, terracotta amphorae, and wooden barrels.‼️

I couldn’t get enough of this bold, dry champagne with flavors of red apples and cherries, vegetal notes, and minerality — a year ago

Vanessa

9.2

Today we visited the peaceful, tranquil vineyard and winery of @quintessawinery where years ago Augustin and Valeria Huneeus, of Chile 🇨🇱, set their sights on one of Rutherford’s gem properties, offering diverse soils, aspects, and four distinct microclimates all on the same property😍 🍇

Valeria, the viticulturist of the family, chose to farm this land organically and biodynamically. Quintessa more recently pursued and obtained formal certification. While the Huneeuses remain intimately involved, albeit to a lesser degree, the excellence of these wines and winemaking practices are carried forward under currrent winemaker Rebekah Wineburg. @postandvine

Here we have a flight that includes two Illumination white blends comprised of Sauvignon Blanc Musque, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semilllon varieties.

These blends are reminiscent of a Bordeaux Blanc from Pessac-Leognan region. These wines were fermented for various periods of time in a combination of concrete, stainless steel, acacia wood, and neutral oak vessels, lending dimension and complexity. These wines also underwent lees stirring, lending richness, weight, and creaminess. Just one year difference between these two wines and the result is noteworthy.

The 2018 is elegant, more restrained, and integrated, where as the 2019 is highly aromatic with florals 🌸 and tropical fruits such as melon, papaya, tart pineapple 🍍 . Both wines are approx 14% ABV and have bright acidity.

The name Illumination came from time spent in the vineyard, watching the sun illuminate the vines. The beautiful work on the label was inspired by the Book of Kells and stained glass, known to glow and shine with the luminescent sun. ☀️ — 4 years ago

with Deked1

ash

9.2

2015 vintage exceptional BDB — 2 years ago

Roger Ray

9.3

" surprisingly balanced, with cranberry and raspberry playing counterpoint to beets and fig. The noble savage. Only 6,000 bottles made." Augustin, the winemaker, opted for no oak, and had the wine spend a year in a concrete egg. Beautiful Malbec wine. — 3 years ago

Lara Lowenhar

8.9

Exactly what champagne is supposed to be but not exciting. Perfect for what i wanted. — 7 years ago

Farial Moradnouri

9.1

Fruit forward - perfect for the bluebells 💙💜 — 8 years ago

with Arash