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William Rose

Southern Oregon Dry Riesling 2012

Still -- hell, more than ever -- the best riesling producer in the new world aside from Grosset. Better than most old world producers too. Subtle petrol, heavier on the river rock and slate, with ripping acidity that pares the musky apricot, tropical fruit and lime down to the barest, leanest essence. So dry it makes FX Pichler look like Columbia Crest, and a glassy, electric finish that goes for minutes. Considering his 2006 is still probably a decade away from maturity, this is also young by a fair piece, but far from hard to drink. And I'm not just saying that because it's my wife's and my wedding wine. Shoulda been there, suckers. — 10 years ago

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Tony Bubbles

Tony Bubbles

Now that's some big praise! 👏
Ryan Stotz

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Completely justified. This is the real thing.

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Complices de Loire La Petite Timonerie Chinon Cabernet Franc 2012

Impressive effort - damn good for $10! — 10 years ago

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F.X. Pichler

Unendlich Riesling 1994

1994 fx pichler riesling — 11 years ago

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Andrew Holod

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Wow, '94? What's the nose like? Still fresh or more 'petrol'?

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A Kira Arachon Blaufränkisch 2011

Very nice ! Euro 18! Fantastic with mushrooms and mature che esce — 10 years ago

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La Peitite Parcelle Chenin Blanc

Kim Colonna
9.0

Dry, minéral with a light oxydation, toasted notes !! Nice ... — 10 years ago

F.X. Pichler

Loibner Smaragd Trocken Riesling 1993

Dan Fredman
9.3

Basic Riesling from FX that transcends expectations. Not necessarily great but a classic nonetheless. — 11 years ago

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Lily Davis

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You never see pichler anymore - why?

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Arachon 2003

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Randaufhellung, in der Nase saftige Frucht nach Zwetschken und Kirschen, feine Holzwürze kling an, am Gaumen sehr stoffig, elegante Textur. — 12 years ago

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Underwood Mountain Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2012

Morgan Harris
9.2

Best domestic Grüner I've ever had. Lots of green, ripe citrus and orchard fruits, lees influence, and varietal savories (lentil, radish, parsnip, pea purée). 12.7% alcohol puts this in ripe, clean federspiel territory. Similar to Prager or FX in style. There's something special in the Columbia Gorge, I think. Anyone know if this is loess over decomposed basalt in the vineyard? — 10 years ago

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Anthony Lombardi

Anthony Lombardi

I don't know the soil composition, but e-mail the Mantones via their website. They are among the most accommodating people you come across & would be thrilled to answer questions. Their entire lineup of wines is worth checking out. Agree in full about the magic of the Columbia Gorge.

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Les Collines Rouge Pinot Noir 2012

Soft tannins. Refreshing red — 10 years ago

F.X. Pichler

Loibner Klostersatz Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 1990

Smokey honeysuckle. Delicious! Pichler FX 1990 GV Kloster Fed — 11 years ago