Matthew Cohen

9.4

The first German Riesling we ever sold. Always has a spot in my heart.

1er cru from young gg grapes. The more muscular of the two most known vineyards. I’m not going to try and spell it here.

Had pork in cider for dinner. Was in no mood for subtlety.

Nose is a big-un. Dense as heck. Stone fruit. Herbaciois but not vegetal.

Palate has great minerals but they take a back seat to the concentrated stone fruits. Still has that mineral grip. Bracing acidity keeps it fresh. So damned well made. Mountain stream freshness.

Needs 30 minutes to strut its stuff. And strut it does. Ass whips grosses Gewachs from all but the tippy top producers.

Bought from fass selections. — 5 years ago

Andrew Townley

9.0

Can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years since I bought these. Obviously lighter than it was, but has come back from a spell where they weren’t more than vinegar. Just happy it’s drinkable, and curious what the current vintages are like — 7 years ago

RobS

9.1

Sat on this for a good spell and showed very well. — 7 years ago

Bromento Mori

9.5

Had this a spell ago...don’t trust my notes now other than to say it was a damn standout on a night of fine drinkin — 7 years ago

with Adam

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.3

This is the most delicious young red wine that I have had in a long time. This open Vosne, loaded with dark fruit aromatics and flavors had me under its spell immediately. It had ripeness and texture to go along with all of the Burgundian intangibles. Will one case be enough? — 8 years ago

with Jim

Tanja Yokum

9.2

Gorgeous, rich and lush wines I can't spell but love out of magnum @Noreetuh. — 9 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Quality pinot from Patagonia, & the son of Sassicaia winery family fame, Has a generous dark berry core & sage on edges , w mineral spine, Not light, but takes time in the glass. Eye opening juice & faint spell bargain at under 18$ on sale in my hood. — 9 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Elegant orange wine from Brda, in the Primorska region of Slovenia, right on the border with Italy made with 100% Jakot, previously known as Tokaj Friuliano (due to legal disputes, winemakers outside of Hungary are no longer allowed to use the word Tokai/Tokaj, so they now spell it backwards). Macerated with its skins for 12 hours, aged in stainless steel for 6 months. Very aromatic, with notes of yellow apples, tropical fruit, quince and some resin. In mouth it has flavors of citrus, minerals, saltiness and a touch of spiciness in finish. Structured, great acidity — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose reveals; brighter fruits than the organic blend...more grassy notes although they are not heavy. It’s creamier. Oak notes from used barrels. Beautifully soft. Round, ripe, fruits; green apple, lime, lemon, grapefruit, white peach and ripe green melon. Light creamed buttery notes, chalk, gentle minerality, yellow lilies and spring flowers.

The body is light and flows gently on the palate until some white spice and minerality come on as it sets. Ripe, fruits; green apple, lime, lemon, grapefruit, white peach, ripe green melon, light creamed buttery notes, just a slight touch of green bean, thyme, white spice, powdery chalk, gentle minerality, yellow lilies and spring flowers. Amazing acidity with a delicate finish that is well balanced and persists sneakily for minutes.

Photos of; the entrance to Reyneke, blocks of letters that spell out their name on their tasting room mantle and the mountain view from their property.
— 6 years ago

Max Kelly

8.9

Lovely if not that spell binding. — 7 years ago

Stephanie

8.9

Strawberry jam wine. Drank this during a rare heat spell. Light enough for the warm weather, and fruitiness was very refreshing. Once paired with food, the fruitiness was a bit excessive. — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.1

Good ole fashion pop and pour Pinot - like it and big inning to smile! — 9 years ago

Buddy G

9.0

Once again, Nick slipped something in my mouth and I have to thank him on the interweb. When does it end? Never heard of these peeps but I highly recommend. I never spell recommend correctly. — 9 years ago

Bob Vonderheid

9.2

Needs to breath (I can't spell)
Benefited from decanting — 9 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.3

This is a delight. A light strawberry hue leads to a nose of robust red fruits. As it warms of course it comes to life and expresses deeper flavors of cherries and even a bit, I THINK, of some lightly fleshy tobiko. Think that’s how you spell it. It’s opening beautifully, evolving into a richer/smoother, more lush display across the palate. Pick it up and try it if you can find it- in more ways than one, it’s in its own league. — 6 years ago

with Beth

Aaron Tan

9.0

Haven't updated here for the longest time, but that's kinda how my wine journey has been in the last couple of weeks - dry af, stash running low, without any means of resupply in Kuching. Nevertheless, the tide has turned with my trips to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Wine hour is at hand!

Did have this though during my dry spell. It was sort of nice find in this desolate land. Blistering acidity, floral, fruity - orange zest, grapefruit, finished with a light bitterness, honey, pebbly. Medium finish. A real solid Sancerre. — 6 years ago

Edward Tisdale

9.6

What an excellent find. Tasted this at the winery and it was the standout of the offerings. Shipment arrived and after letting the open bottle rest for a spell, this Pinot Noir reads like one of the best around Sonoma. — 7 years ago

with Cory

Jan de Weerd

9.2

The driest of the dry tannin wine from left bank, south of the Gironde, Bordeaux: Saint Estephe. What is it with these wines from this region? Narrow, yet so succulently rich. Deep dry dark mineral fruit that puts you in a spell .... a thirst for more...but there isn't more.....Had to share it with my wife. — 8 years ago

with Janelle, RoAnne and 1 other

Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

9.0

Great price point and a nice surprise. Love how they spell AVA out. 😜 — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Final bottle from the Spell Estate is their Chardonnay from the Dutton Sullivan Vineyard. Clear yellow with a hint of gold and some green. Very tight initially. Finally after a few hours there were some white fruits, light tropical and citrus notes. A bit of honeysuckle too. Very refreshing with a creamy texture. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) with some green apples, citrus and cooked pears. A little zesty too. Light bodied and long finish. Drink till 2020. — 9 years ago