Rumor
Weingut Karl Nitzling
Hattenheimer Rothenberg Beerenauslese Riesling 1966
Domaine Jamet
Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2006
The wines of the Jamet brothers always have the capability to convince. Even after a bottle of DRC... Elegant and full of character. 38l/ha, no destemming, a 20-day fermentation and a usage of only 20% new oak during an élévage of nearly two years. First class wine! It is a mystery though if the brothers are still making wine together nowadays. Rumor has it that since 2013 Jean-Luc is no longer involved at Domaine Jamet (and is working 1ha out of the total 8ha on his own now). — 10 years ago
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011
Bottle 22, heard a rumor that they never label a bottle over 50:)
— 11 years ago
La Buena Vid de Mas Que Vinos
Rioja Tempranillo 2010
Shows great fruit, full yet softer tannin and medium acid. Barrel indicates French treatment but rumor tells American in there...which eludes me. Fantastic effort from a good vintage. — 9 years ago
Damijan Podversic
Collio Ribolla Gialla 1999
Heard a rumor @Dan Petroski was into Friulian wine so I brought this. — 10 years ago
Bodega de Edgar
Paso Robles Grenache 2010
Nose berry,earthy look burgundy, flavors strawberry, oak, lightly peppered, long finish great balance... rumor garnacha rootstock direct from Spain planted in Paso Robles Ca ...yum — 11 years ago
Domaine du Paradis Roger Burgdorfer
Satigny Genève Pinot Blanc 2014
Exquisitely light and dry, with a whisper of fruit, as if waved over a peach. The merest rumor of effervescence. — 9 years ago
School House Vineyard
Pinot Noir 2006
Rumor has it that the cuttings of SH came from Inglenook, which ultimately came from DRC. Interesting theory. SH has always been an odd duck in Napa. Spring Mt Pinot, that is muscle and elegance in one package. So I'm going with it... Beautiful wine. Elegant and powerful at the same time. Loads of red currant, Asian 5 spice and rose oil. Pure aromas and fruit. Perfumed, exotic and texturally sleek. Minor alc on the finish, but I've tasted many hotter Burgs. What most new world Pinots wish to be! — 10 years ago
Cantina Terlan
Südtirol-Alto Adige Sauvignon
Nothing like a nice Sav Blanc on warm days like this.
I'd gotten used to the gentle woody tones and mixed sweet succulent bouquets carried by many of the Sauvignon Blancs of the Pacific Northwest. In stark contrast is this Italian masterpiece: subtly sweet nose, with the faintest swirl of peach and pear, like a silent ballet before the solid, crisp acidity of the body dips and spreads itself across the tongue. Delightful.
The winery - Alto Adige - is known not only for its drinks, but for cultivating some mighty fine asparagus as well. (Rumor has it that this wine pairs wonderfully with that veggie; I'll have to find another bottle to confirm -- this one'll be done soon;)) — 10 years ago
Matthew Beckman
This wine knocked my socks off...it changed quite a bit each passing 20 minutes. Great nose of petrol, honey and minerality...the palate was rocking with everything integrated...the flavors, sweetness and acidity. Rumor has it that is showed great on day 2 as well. @romo — 9 years ago