Ely Cohn

9.3

In poetic prose, Terry Thiese’s review says nothing beyond this wine being “deeper than terroir.” Not a tangible note or descriptor. Indeed, it is so layered, multidimensional, constantly in motion with intersections of aromas, flavors, textures, and tone. Perhaps the best we can do is capture a snapshot of this spectacular Riesling Auslese in motion.

It’s beautifully expressive and exceedingly generous. A pale hay color and more reserved aromatically compared to the explosive flavor profile. Nose of spiced pineapple, bruised apple, and smokey fumey petrol. Full bodied, well balanced high acid that loses battle to dark buckwheat honeyed notes.

The finish lasts forever. Not satisfying. Not even a little bit. — 7 years ago

Casey Robertson

9.0

Dry but fab rose red wine — 9 years ago

Youkooo Kenzo

9.6

Mineralisch, Säure, Geschmack nach tropischen Früchten: Melone, Ananas... Könnte etwas mehr Kohlensäure haben. Vom grünberger Shop — 10 years ago

Mark Calkin

9.0

Quite pronounced nose of lemon and melon, or apricot, with some vegetal character. A good example of a classic wine which shows balanced high acidity and a Medium (+) finish. #wsetschool — 11 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.2

A.J. Adam is on my top five of favorite producers of my favorite white grape. I adore all styles of Riesling, and while it happens that I may drink more Kabinett than anything, I like to juxtapose with drier styles whenever I can find good bottlings.

This is my first time trying the pale gold Trocken of the heralded Hofberg vineyard, some of the steepest dirt anywhere grapes grow on the planet. The 2015 was a warmer vintage and this one is less austere and steely than in previous cooler years. It has burnt matchstick, honey, lime blossom, and wet slate. It’s full bodied with striking acid and a powerhouse of flavors. Fumey petrol, grapefruit pith, and salty lime.

Citrus driven as cool smokey elements waft in the background. — 7 years ago

Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.1

Strong discovery. Love what Pinot Blanc adds to the blend — 9 years ago

Mazie Stewart

9.3

Unbelievable value for a 2008 vintage Champagne! Good acid and slight toasty notes--delicious! — 10 years ago

Maria Pepe

9.1

Good acidity, crisp, bright, fresh. With oysters — 11 years ago

R Hulsen

8.9

Interesting and quite complex wine, rich and good with cheeses. Bought at odd bins? — 11 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

Fumey aromas wrap around deep honeyed lemon, green papaya, passionfruit, pineapple, and spicy ginger. The extraordinarily high acid slashes through like a weed wacker. An exercise in balance of extremes - acid, flavor, fruit, and alcohol. A whole lot of fun. — 8 years ago

Geoff Kallweit

9.1

Lovely floral aroma with notes of apricot, light citrus, just off dry, lovely. — 8 years ago

Scott Petrus

8.9

Nice apple and pear notes with high acidity. Lacking much minerality. — 10 years ago

Nicholas Janson

9.0

100% unoaked chardonnay, nice golden color with an Awesome nose of apple with hints pear, the pallet is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. I get a good granny smith apple with a very subtle creaminess. Great chardonnay — 10 years ago

Robin Brady

8.9

Very quaffable — 12 years ago