Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

Heugumber - Aka - Grasshopper in the local dialect spoken in the three corners area of Germany, France and Switzerland. Very juicy with fantastic aromatics reminiscent of a light Chardonnay. Hazelnut, minerals, crisp, just 11%. The Chasselat Grape is a very old Grape called Gutedel in Baden. World class really. Came in a suitcase from my friend Christoph to the US. Enderle & Moll make one as well I am looking forward to try their version. Essentially unknown in the US. — 2 years ago

Steven Heydemann

9.1

Always a winner. — 4 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Light and perfumed, red berries and roses and plum skins throughout, a little spicy and peppery on the palate. My German Pinot affair continues and yes there will be some Enderle & Moll ‘16s in my near future — 6 years ago

Christopher Zulueta

9.5

Hotdog wine — 7 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Blackberry nose. Relative dark seems lighter than the Köpfle. Less interesting wine compared to the Köpfle and closer in taste to the Ziereisen(s). Blackberry, tealeaves VERY good but not a standout in the top leagues from BADEN aka the Gran Crus from Enderle and Moll. — 8 years ago

with Lyle

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

14.5% essentially a California fruit bomb in French clothing. They are really loosing it the French. Cherry over the top. May be this will loose its fruit over time. Now I am not impressed especially vis-a-vis the 2019 Liaison Enderle & Moll. May be this had to be done with the high taxes imposed in the Trump era. — 2 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Allen Brothers Lava Cakes/Soufflé & 1977 Port. Pinch me!

Whenever I have wine this old, I always ask the people I share it with, what were you doing in 1977?

The beautiful thing about really old Port is how it softens all the edges & the elevated ABV. Smooth as silk.

This was a 375ml and farther along than a 750ml. The color was more Tawny than Port at this point. Wine on the leaner side. The fruits were; Thompson raisins, dates, figs, prunes, and some dried blackberries. Caramel, molasses, melted brown sugar, Cognac & Brandy presence, subtle wood shaving, nuts, butterscotch, graham cracker, dark withering flowers with beautiful acidity. The long finish was; rich, polished, well balanced, smooth and persistent for minerals.

If we had gone out for this dinner, it would have been $2500 plus tip & it wouldn’t have been this good which, is why we choose to cook rather than go out.

Cheese Course $25 pp
Salad $18 pp
Allen Brothers 6oz Ribcap $85 pp
Carrots $9 pp
Crispy Potato Wedges $12 pp
Soufflé $20 pp
Launois "Veuve Clemence" Brut Blanc de Blancs N/V Champagne $150
Glass of 2017 Pierre Boisson Bourgogne Blanc $25 pp
2018 Enderle & Moll Pinot Rose $75
1967 Bertani Valpolicella Amarone $625
2003 Chateau Lascombes $325
1977 Dow Port 375ml $275
Glass of Ruinart N/V Rose $35 pp
$2591 plus tax and gratuity
7 Hour Dinner

Nor would the music & ambiance been as good.

Interesting exercise penciling it all out.

Photos of; the boats used to transport Port from Douro to Oporto called a “Barcas”, grape stomping in a Lagare and our Allen Brothers Lava Cake/Soufflé. — 4 years ago

with Sofia, Christina and 1 other

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

From the March 2018 Shipment. A touch of Enderle & Moll from California but for more $. Only 13.1%. Chalky herbaceous nose. Tart cranberries, orange 🍊 rind and underripe raspberry. This will probably not gain a lot of weight in the future but lovely now if you into tart wines. The tartness will mellow out in a year or so and then this will be really elegant - A Calburg. — 6 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

May be one of the last bottles left on earth. Very subtle. Justin thinks deep in relaxation hasish??! I think he is just depressed after the vote on Tuesday. Very light. Pear 🍐 the next day and apple notes as it warms up but alas not overly complex. — 7 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Cherry and plum notes, Quite tart, seems closed. Might need more time or air. Certainly not playing in the Enderle & Moll Liga. — 2 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.1

Gotta try more German Pinots — 3 years ago

with Camille

Michal Rosenn

9.2

well they were out of the enderle & moll so not a half bad alternate. bright, tight, and beautiful. love this wine. — 4 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Plummy Nose almost like Port. Very dark for a Pinot quite extracted. Dark fruit, blackberry, very dark cherries and plum. Spices; hint of allspice. Graphite. If Enderle & Moll is the Yin this is the Yang of German Pinot. Reminds me of a good Denis Mortet. Really well made. Needs to integrate a little more. Since this is the second very convincing vintage from GOLD I can now recommend this producer. A spectacular wine and serious buy for my cellar in future. Impressive. Great find by Lyle - who needs Burgundy? — 4 years ago

with Lyle

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

From Lyle Fass via his email. Only ca. 1000 bottles made each year. Lighter then the Koepfle. Limited acidity a great wine too but i prefer the Koepfle tonight. Chalk and back palate blackberry. Another burgundy beater. Lyle thank you‼️for importing these. Tell Hendrick he has a big fan in CA. So far along with Enderle & Moll which are more herbaceous these and theirs are probably some of the best pinot's 💰 or connections can buy. I would prefer this over some DRC's. — 7 years ago

with Lyle and Christoph