Aaron Tan

9.1

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. — 5 months ago

with Michelle

Adriana Fabbro

9.2

Wow. Mathiasson Cabs keep getting better and better. Medium body, dark fruit, some violets. A cab with real finesse. — 2 years ago

Manish Rajguru

9.2

Really f ing good — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Aromatic, charred red bell pepper. Extracted, dark, serious. — 5 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

Distinct flavors. Dark black cherry. Chocolate and tobacco. Smell and taste the terroir. — 6 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.6

2012. Christening the finished bottle box table by popping open a former occupant. Simply a perfect wine. Mustard flowers embedded in resin sent be the good folks at #trefethenfamilyvineyards — 6 years ago

with Therese, Amy and 1 other

Arnold Platzker

8.9

Medium body, smooth, low acidity, long finish — 5 months ago

Charlie Frago

9.0

Nice earthy nose. Strong finish. Very enjoyable PN. — 6 months ago

Jane Quinn

9.0

Fresh, lively, apple flavours maybe a bit weak on the finish but very enjoyable — 3 years ago

Natassia

8.9

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. — 4 years ago

with nachobiz

Ed Lehrman

9.5

Wow, easily the best Gruner I have ever had. If you see it, buy it at most any price. — 5 years ago

Norman Gennaro

9.4

This was better than when I had it in Seattle a few years ago. Maybe bottle shock is real? I do think it approaching end of life. Trying to move through these older whites. — 6 years ago

Eric Manago

8.9

Honey, vanilla, and lemon. Good acidity. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2012 | tasted blind next to Saar Riesling Grosse Gewächs. Great performance. Impressive how my wine friends can determine how Knoll differs. — 6 months ago

Charlie Frago

9.2

Well balanced cab. No parts too much or little. Firm tannins, some fruit — 9 months ago

Mickenzi Schank

9.0

Lots of forward fruit, red currant and blackberry. Subtle mid palate. Just a nip of tannins on the finish. Overall smooth and easy drinking. — 4 years ago

Nick Mau

9.1

Lovely Merlot. Will gladly drink again. — 4 years ago

Raj Harb

9.4

Excellent mature bottle of Riesling. Aromatics start to kick in 20-30 min after opening. Deep stone fruit, honey. Good acidity. Very nice — 5 years ago

Gunja Gargeshwari

9.0

I was not impressed but that’s because of being partial to Oregon Pinot. — 6 years ago

with Amit and Joe

Michael Meyer

8.9

Mmmmm...Mauzac! — 7 years ago