Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Day 1: Not a better value in aged wine. Period. Green apple, slate, slate, slate and petrol intermingled with smoke and leather. Stunning nose. A bit tight out of the gates but uncoils over 30 minutes and become a symphony of aromas and a typical '96 Mosel with high acid, candied apple, almost apple-tini flavors. Lovely depth and purity. Remarkable wine.

Day 2: Nose is all candied apple/jellybaby with lovely slate and petrol. Almost a foie element as well. That smoke persists as well. Palate has terrific freshness and acids today with deep green apple fruit and a hint of sweetness. — 10 years ago

Michael Simonetti

9.3

2011 zeppwingert. Killer — 11 years ago

Dan Weisshaar

9.8

Superb. drink NOW. (Already showing minutest first signs of age). Outstanding Riesling. — 12 years ago

Kirk Clendinning

9.7

Hints of apple and pear. Soft in the tongue. Sweet but not aggressive. — 11 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.7

From Ernie's private cellar! He makes one barrel a year only for personal consumption and lays them down for 25 years. This '90 Graacher Himmelreich is the current release and must be the best Sekt in Germany. I think it would give some top Champagnes a run for their money in a blind tasting. #notmessingaround — 11 years ago

with Stems

Justin Schenck

10

earthy and very mineral forward. stonefruit brings up the back end. — 12 years ago

Ryan Stirm

9.2

Great length, longevity, vibrancy — 11 years ago

Marshal White

9.3

So good, so complete.! — 11 years ago

with Eric

Jenna Yeomans

9.3

Pretty bottle and amazing taste. Very light — 12 years ago

Nigel Kinsman

9.2

Stunning. Beautiful bottle development, nice tension between acid and fruit. Good depth and excellent length. Will certainly go the long haul. — 13 years ago