Nose is herbal and gorgeous with huge minerality. Lovely sugar snap peas, some C.K. Some confectionary aromas and just a beguiling whirlwind of so many non fruit aromas it’s hard to pinpoint them. A feral element as well but is so clean, so pure. It smells like the cleanest nature scene you can imagine. Yes it smells like a Bob Ross painting. Juicy and very complex with just a waterfall washing feeling across the palate. The balance of the fruit, minerals, acid and texture is extraordinary. Such delineation and grace. Stunning wine. — 7 years ago
Apple, crisp, and clean.
(Paired w/3rd & 4th courses at Alinea.) — 8 years ago
Creamy smooth with incredible nice finish. One of the best I have ever had. For the price however I would take Michters 20 — 8 years ago
Powerful. Rich. Brilliant acidity. Just the balance you want. Orange peel, honey, rosemary, stone, blood orange. — 9 years ago
Classic Mosel Riesling, tart, noticable mineral flavour with a round finish. I have enjoyed it wirh Pastrami sandwiches asxwell as cheese dishes such as cheese fondue — 6 years ago
A shockingly clean and dry Riesling with subtle skittles-like aroma. Significantly more enjoyable on day 2 (a decanter not available to me). I am far from an expert on this stuff but I would imagine some more years under the belt might help this yield more? Acid for days but not aggressive. Just tightly wound. A fascinating encounter. — 7 years ago
Nice spice levels. Very pleasant to drink — 8 years ago
Rich, full, bright. Enjoyed it with some lamb over spinach and rice. — 9 years ago
Deliciously complex for a Pinot — 6 years ago
So subtle - dried orange peel, potpourri and creamed corn - a delight, thank Hugh — 7 years ago
Saturated gold with orange notes; ripe pear, papaya, pineapple, cinnamon and cardamom, honey, v trace rubber and slight oxidation; unctuous and perfectly balanced med sweet, tingly acid, integrated alcohol to back it up (11.5%). Perched between young and old, bright and contemplative. — 9 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2021 | beautiful flowers, fine citrus in taste | with Peking Duck | at Orymaz in Antwerpen — 2 years ago