Thomas Knoll

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Bright silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon candy, apple, white flowers and lime. Expressive flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, Granny Smith apple and peaches. Hint of fresh herbs on the medium-plus finish. Mouth watering acidity and excellent balance. Pleasant mouthfeel and aftertaste. So flavorful, bold and well crafted. Heard very good things about Trefethen Dry Riesling and I am glad I finally tried it. Unique Riesling style. — 3 months ago

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Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico)

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2015

Nose: intense honeyed.

Palate: dense. Honeyed. Hint of grapefruit.
— 4 months ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Kreutles Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2021

Firm yet rich enough. A real pleasure bomb. — 7 months ago

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Matthiasson

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Wow. Mathiasson Cabs keep getting better and better. Medium body, dark fruit, some violets. A cab with real finesse. — 3 years ago

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Ericsson

Ericsson

Sounds like you had a great time tasting Mathiasson, I’m jealous 😏

Seven Rings

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Lots of forward fruit, red currant and blackberry. Subtle mid palate. Just a nip of tannins on the finish. Overall smooth and easy drinking. — 5 years ago

Nickel & Nickel

Bear Flat Oak Knoll District Merlot 2016

Aromatic, charred red bell pepper. Extracted, dark, serious. — 6 years ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Riesling 2015

Shay A
9.2

Any time I open a Riesling or GV from a reputable producer, I wonder why I don’t open them more often.

Great vintage, great Austrian producer.

I really enjoy the differences between Alsatian Rieslings, German Rieslings and Austrian Rieslings, the latter normally being a bit more textural/full-bodied (and higher in ABV at 13%, compared to the typical 8-10% range of the others). Pale yellow in the glass. White peach and a sweet lemon/lemongrass type of aromatic. Ripe stone fruits (more peach but also apricot) and minerals/slate alongside a spine of acidity that isn’t sharp, but balanced. Tasty.
— 3 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Aka visit Elsass.
Shay A

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@Pinotman /// Andreas : Thanks for the info. I’m normally opening sweet(er) German Rieslings, which makes sense at the lower ABV. I have a lengthy experience with Alsatian Rieslings and normally don’t find them “big”, but I suppose it’s relative. 2007 Trimbach CFE I had a few days ago was more elegant, but not as chiseled as I’d expect from a dry German Riesling. Also get TDN/petrol profile more common with Alsatian Rieslings than others.
Norman Gennaro

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I’m of the same opinion. No idea why I don’t have/get more quality Riesling. Always enjoy it. I did for a while try a bunch which disappointed me but this one sounds right up my alley. Great write up. Thanks

O'Brien Estate

Estate Bottled Napa Valley Merlot 2013

Excellent- smooth with depth and great finish — 9 months ago

Beringer Vineyards

Luminus Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2019

v19. Lucious. Creme brûlée nose. Creamy tropical fruit. Full bodied alley finish. Nicely balanced. — 3 years ago

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Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico)

Beauregard Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Jasmine, quince paste, spiced pear, lemon curd, pineapple sweetness, punchy. Touch of lemon pith at end, but tons of juicy acid. Creamy / lactic. Chalky minerals. Layered, delicious, weighty.
— 4 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Harmony Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2016

I shall be the first to rate the 2016 vintage.. I find this Chardonnay to be almost perfect. I am usually not a fan of chards but Trefethen has the talent to make it palatable for every drinker. It has a marshmallow touch to it, light golden color, apricot on the nose and slightly lemony on the back of the tongue and tingly at the very top. — 5 years ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2016

Винополис.
Очень чистое, деликатное, неяркое.
Среднее тело и кислотность, хороший финиш.
— 6 years ago

Weingut Knoll

Loibner Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022

Great wine, rich taste, long aftertaste and good balance. — 3 months ago

Thomas

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018

Just getting better and better! — 3 months ago

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Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico)

Vent d'Ange Chablis Chardonnay

Thomas Pico is one of my favorite Chablis producers. Chalk, oyster shell, under ripe green apple. Acid High. Delicious. — 3 years ago

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Thomas Perseval

Tradition 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Fresh, lively, apple flavours maybe a bit weak on the finish but very enjoyable — 4 years ago

Iron Horse Vineyards

Thomas Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Bonnie’s favorite Pinot Noir, with good reason. It’s just beautiful. — 5 years ago

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Weingut Knoll

Loibner Federspiel Riesling 1991

Excellent mature bottle of Riesling. Aromatics start to kick in 20-30 min after opening. Deep stone fruit, honey. Good acidity. Very nice — 6 years ago

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