Shibumi Knoll

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2021

Light oaky and buttery Chardonnay! These are not as popular as they used to be, but this one is quite balanced and notes of green pear and citrus… — 3 days ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Kreutles Smaragd Grüner Veltliner

Winkel verbouwen, duurde lang maar de wijn was lekker 9/10 — 3 months ago

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2021

The unlikely winner of our lunch wine shootout by sheer virtue of being properly stored. I say “unlikely” because in my experience Gruner tends to be the lesser grape when presented with Rieslings. Plus, a youthful Smaragd typically isn’t up my alley - they’re usually too rich and oily for effortless drinking. Although admittedly so here, the Knoll still trumped the Rieslings for being fresher. I’d take exotic fruits, candied ginger, less acidity and oily texture any day over heavy petrol notes. But don’t get me wrong. The Knoll was still an excellent wine. It wasn’t just a case of “losers can’t be choosers”. It was layered and had plenty to offer over lunch. Air brought about some interesting lemongrass and kafir lime notes, as well as a stony minerality. In the end, I was grateful for its presence, shedding some light to an otherwise woeful wine showing. — 4 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I agree about Gruner. Not one of my faves. Disappointing about the tainted Rieslings 😢

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2020

Very nice gruner from Knoll. Quite textured. Light on its feet but layered and delicious. Good finish and nice minerality and acidity balance. — 3 days ago

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Shibumi Knoll

Shibumi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Black currants, blackberries, bramble, cedar and dark chocolate ganache, violets, blueberries, mesquite and barnyard. — 3 months ago

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Beringer Vineyards

Luminus Oak Knoll District Chardonnay

Medium body, smooth, low acidity, long finish — 4 months ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Franc 2020

K L
9.1

Good! Enjoyed this and you can really taste the oak knoll. Reds seem stronger and better than their whites — 5 months ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Ried Kreutles Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2018

Exceptional. At Fiola last night. — 3 months ago

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@Jose Lorenzo How was the restaurant? Ty
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Always top notch. Service, food, atmosphere excellent.
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@Jose Lorenzo very much appreciated

John Anthony Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Syrah 2013

Very delicious wine with a big Christmas dinner — 4 months ago