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

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

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

Bill Bender

9.3

First exposure to this. Sexy elegance, balance and precision. After a few minutes in the glass the effervescence settles down and the mouthfeel is a treat. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.3

Richness, precision, balance, elegance. Could drink boatloads. — 8 years ago

John Sweeney

9.6

Perfect balance! Complex and layered with perfect precision! — 8 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

9.2

So much lemony goodness. Surprising to me for a Pinot Noir based Champagne. But pretty precision and a bit of tang on the finish that makes you want to drink more. — 9 years ago

Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.2

2010. Great acidity and precision. Can this really be Napa Merlot? — 9 years ago

Alexandre Calvi

9.1

Burgundy style, elegance and precision — 9 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

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

Conrad Green

9.2

Fresh bready nose. Good, light minerality. Citrus (grapefruit?!) and precision. Not as profound as some 02’s. — 6 years ago

with Paul

Andrew Fortgang

9.5

Taken aback by the balance and precision. Brut nature, yes, but with succulence that's straight up Delish. — 8 years ago

Christie Keenan

9.0

Surprisingly smooth for as dark as it is. — 8 years ago

Shae Kinsman

9.7

Oh. My. Such focus and precision. Flinty, minerally nose - wet rocks and citrus rind. Amazing concentration on the palate. A mere pup, but so bloody thrilling. Can't wait to watch it age and fill out. Love, love, love! — 9 years ago

Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.5

ID 312036. On point. Great juxtaposition between richness, precision and freshness. A good tipple... — 9 years ago

Cathrine Todd

9.3

2012 was a very good vintage for Chablis. In general lots of crisp acidity but w/ less weight than 2010. Snapshot of 12 Fèvre 1er & Grand Cru: Montmains, taut body not too severe w/ floral note; Vaillons, great precision w/ green apple more moderate weight; Vaulorent, saline minerality; Vaudésir, spicy will need more time to show complexity; Bougros Côte Bougerots, some dry extract that balances intense acidity (textural wine); Les Clos, riper stone fruit with stunning long length. — 9 years ago

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

Weijie Shi (Jay)

9.6

All about the precision. Way too young though. — 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

Conrad Green

9.6

This is special. A gorgeous settled nose with real poise and precision. Some rock pool then light secondary notes and honeysuckle, hints of orange blossom and peach. On the palate, concentrated but very settled with a chalky minerality and a loong finish. Gorgeous stuff. — 6 years ago

with Brad, Howard and 4 others

Keith Herrick

9.7

Wow! Roulot Chardonnay with age is amazing! The precision is still there, but with that wonderful aged Chardonnay nutty goodness. The wine started out with a muted nose, but it blossomed over the course of an hour and became quite effusive! Perfect condition too👌 — 8 years ago

Greg McGehee

9.7

@Cathy Corison elegance, power and precision — 8 years ago

Richard Lin

9.4

Love Taittinger Comtes! Impeccable precision and focus. Long finish. This one is drinking wonderfully! — 9 years ago

Michael Elmore

9.3

Money. Dried clay, dark red fruit, focus and precision. A bit tense out of the gate; settles into perfection. — 9 years ago

Manny Jemente

9.5

Nutty, honeyed notes combined with purity and precision. #champagne #bubbles #frenchwine #sommselect — 9 years ago

Gabriella Macari

9.1

Crowd obsession. Incredible balance, length and precision — grew more layers in glass with air — 9 years ago

with Will