Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Nicely evolved from half bottle, with nutty aromas, ripe apple, a bit of orange blossom, a salty whiff, just a tiny hint of marcipan. So intriguing. Needs a moment in the glass to fully develop.
On the palate this starts off rich & very ripe but then the juicy acidity kicks in. And the minerality & the hint of tannin. Good depth & precision with over ripe lemons, orange peel marmalade and ripe yellow apples.
Good stuff! — 10 months ago

Charles York

9.4

Toasted nuts, light flowers, pure limestone. Young for sure, but so unique. Precision is the word I keep coming back to. LC19 — 2 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Rich, round and intense while also showing great focus and purity. Showing really excellent now with minimal reduction, great power, concentration and precision. The ripe vintage is definitely evident, but there is just enough cut to keep it all in balance. And the balance and focus becomes even more evident as it unfurls in the glass and in the decanter. Ripe stone fruits, lemon-lime, white flowers, exotic spice and a touch of honeysuckle. Mineral infused finish with great length and tension. Dancer is a true star in Burgundy and I’m glad to find it on the terrific wine list at The NoMad Hotel! — 3 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Clean & clear as a mountain spring, with salt, crushed rocks, a whiff of herbs and some reductive naphtha. On the palate this is linear & clearcut yet with precision & depth, good pure yellow fruit and lemony acidity following. Finishes off with, again, a salty mineral streak.
I find the Alzinger Rieslings much better than his Veltliners. And they improve immensely with time. This is still a baby and will continue to grow, even though it’s ‘only’ a Federspiel.
Delicious stuff. — 4 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

Drank beautifully. So glad we didn't decant it as the evolution was rather intriguing. Straight out of the bottle, petrol and grapefruit dominated the nose. A rather honeyed mid-palate stood out like a sore thumb, but the precision and length undeniable. At this point I had concerns with the bottle's storage, but as the night progressed, the wine started sorting itself out.

Impeccable harmony. The nose started developing that chamomile note that I so love in older Rieslings. Slate, layers of fruit ranging from lime to peaches, petrol, and mint. The palate - super mineral, hay, candied lemon, apricot, honey (not disjointed anymore). Laser precision, with a dry long finish.

Notably, this looks a bit more developed than the 08' CFE drank about 6 months ago. Don't think that should be the case, despite how delicious the wine was - so I think this bottle's provenance may have not been as pristine. — 5 years ago

E & K G

9.3

Ente never disappoints! Laser-like precision with some flint and lemon-y notes, followed by honey and butter. Not overdone and leaves you wanting for more. — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.4

It’s hard to focus on this when there’s that. Despite my SQN gawking, this was a real surprise. I had previously tasted the 2011 vintage shortly after it made Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list in 2013, but my recollection of it was that of a simple, juicy, fruit forward style that was notable for its balance and refreshing style. This vintage is a completely different animal. The sultry savory smokiness does its best to disguise its pure red cherry fruit, but it’s a purity and a concentration that can’t be held down. Not only does this have length, the cumbrous confluence of flavors are somehow precision tailored to a seamless finish, the end of which is difficult to pinpoint. — 6 years ago

Nicolas Greinacher

9.8

Tasted blind. This bottle was purchased directly from the winery on allocation and stored in a cold cellar since release. The ruby color is frightfully deep, almost black. Intense aromas with a laser-like precision of blackcurrant, crushed rocks, orange rind, chocolate, black cherry, mint, cloves and a dash of bourbon vanilla introduce the 2007 Screaming Eagle. The palate is a complete knockout: Full-bodied, extremely concentrated with pixelated, polished tannins, built like a skyscraper with an almost never ending finish. This is a massive Napa Cab, but despite all its power, it still retains freshness and elegance. The top of the cork reads "fly high and proud". Drink now until 2040. — a year ago

Martin Bergo

9.7

My third and last bottle. The previous bottle was enjoyed in 2015 at which point it still had a laser-focused precision with sky-high acids and pumping energy. Now, the wine was more rounded and developed; the nose highly mineral, smokey, and with vanillin, citrus, and liquorice notes; the mousse was creamy and still vibrant but clearly less than in -15; taste was fruit forward with citrus, peach, and apples, and with brioche and some tertiary flavours like trouffles and green herbs. Very elegant and the best I’ve had to date. Happy New Year. — 3 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Exhilarating energy and pin point precision and as intended, a true expression of its superb terroir as it wafts its intense chalky minerality and superb tension. It shows baked brioche, wildflower honey and candied citrus. But its minerality is what shines before its laser focused finish with wonderful elegance and depth. — 4 years ago

jana grim

10

Slightly sweet, smooth finish — 4 years ago

Joe D'Angelo

9.4

Scharzhofberger is one of the most famous vineyard sites in all of Germany. This south-facing site is situated at an elevation of 180-280 meters with vines planted on very steep slopes with mineral rich soils formed from grey devonian slate. These characteristics are reflected beautifully in the wine, as the 2016 Scharzhofberger Kabinett Riesling displays an incredible combination minerality and brightness. This continues to dazzle as it shows incredible purity and elegance, with captivating aromatics of sliced apples, lime, orange zest, white florals and crushed slate nuances which all come together beautifully in the glass. This is every bit as impressive on the palate as it shows remarkable focus and precision with outstanding overall balance as it leads up to the succulent, mouth watering finish. While the 2016 is absolutely sublime today, it should also have a brilliant future ahead and continue to drink beautifully for years to come. — 5 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Beautiful nose. Wow. Honeyed and so ripe but with incredible purity and detail. Tangerine and a hint of sponti. Beautiful minerals. A sense of depth. Wow. What a palate. Freak show. That acidity is LIT! 🔥🔥. Wow, such depth and elegance with super precision but also that loose vibe this wine always has. Lovely, long finish. Stunning. Holy sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit. Clay Davis approved. — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

NYE =‘s Krug Rosé. I can’t say I completely agree with what the Krug fireplace mantel suggests, but it’s certainly very delicately delicious and will put a guaranteed smile on your face! The mouthfeel is entirely feminine. The micro bubbles are unmistakable Krug and made with great precision. Fruits of; black raspberries, black cherry, cherries, watermelon mid way to the rhine, strawberries & understated citrus notes with pink grapefruit dominating the blend. The fruits are so restrained but are perfectly styled on the leaner side yet so ripe, juicy and delicious. There’s brioche but it comes fresh from the best of Parisian bakeries. Sea spray, minerality that is so soft & delicate, it’s hard to call it minerality. Krug Rosé reveals the very best, smooth, silky, velvety chalkiness that can be found on this planet. Pink roses/florals for days. Perfect acidity and a glorious, long, rich, beautiful finish that doesn’t end. If you enjoy wines that show pure elegance, perfect finesse and haven’t had Krug Rosé, treat yourself to a bottle or a split. The split may leave you wanting more. However, I can’t think of a better wine/way to celebrate the current year and bring in the next. Happy New Year all! May 2018 be peaceful, successful and spent with your family, best friends, prodigious wines and excellent food pairings! — 6 years ago

Sherwin Taghdiri

8.9

Has a semi-strong fragrance of earth and spice.
Is a bit flavor forward that hits right off the bat, with earthy flavors of leather, spice and oak. However, those flavors subside quickly, and it finishes semi-smoothly with lingering spice and oak notes.
May need so time to breathe… — a year ago

with Anne

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Tried this about a year ago, tried again, aged nicely! HALL Wines is located in Napa Valley and employs organic small-vine viticulture and precision winemaking. ‘16 is a blend of 98% Merlot and 2% Cab Sauv. Very deep Ruby with rich berry fruit aromas, complex but not overpowering adding a touch of floral and spice. On the palate rich fruit, raspberry and cherry flavors with sweet vanilla, cacao and some oak. Smooth tannins, great balance, long finish, a joy to drink. — 3 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.5

Grands Vin indeed. Opened with massive tannins and was wound very tight. Nice bright core opened up, with great length and precision after and hour. — 4 years ago

with Kiona

Bart van Wijngaarden

9.5

Highly concentrated with superb precision, offering flavours of orange peel, honey and candied fruit, with a crisp citrus component underneath. A great wine. — 4 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.5

More finesse & elegance bs the Rotenberg, yet with the same power hidden inside. Incredible precision, great balance - a touch more spice and a mineral streak piercing the wine. Beautiful. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.1

Broke my mid-week alcohol fast for this...
Nose displays honey, straw and oak. First thing that hits you on the palate is honied almonds and white stone fruits. A little too much oak treatment leads to a lack of precision. It has a curvy posture, with very little acid to counterbalance the oak. Good showing, even though the oak monster showed its ass. At the right price, it’s a buy. — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie