Aaron Tan

9.2

I heard something today on IDTT that exemplifies tasting this wine - never explicitly was the term "great" terrior used, but I think it's safe to say that the discussion was about great terrior. A "great" vineyard isn't necessarily better than others in terms of quality... Or even necessarily need to represent the covering GI... but it is "great" because of clarity. It produces a unique expression CONSTANTLY, irrespective of vintage or producer. In short, it speaks precisely of a place... Cliché but truly. And that's Pettenthal! Time and time again I've seen this. With KP, Kai, Gunderloch, Kuhling-Gillot. Pettenthal is great and this wine sealed it for me.

Brought this to blind KP. It was an obvious choice since KP's tiny super plot was once part of FK Schmitt's holdings. Despite the differences with KP's insane 17' auction wine (vintage, style, vineyard size, philosophy), this wine was clearly Pettenthal. That cool and smoky elements that I've learned to associate with the vineyard, fine minerally backbone. Damn! This has to be one of the most tightly focused aged Auslese's I've had in a while. What a pristine bottle - all thanks to Roland's exquisite sourcing skills. Stone fruits, petrol, honey, spice, umami elements. Finish was admittedly one-dimensional. Could be longer. Still, what a lovely #rieslingstudy — 8 years ago

義崇 平林

10

リカマンワインフェスタ。
華やかでフレッシュな香りー！！ — 10 years ago

Ali Shirazinia

9.0

Also had this with Tori and Vampi at this restaurant. Was great but not as good as the other one we had. — 11 years ago

Josh Canterbury

9.6

At Kai Sheraton Wild Horse Pass. Fruity start with peppery finish. — 11 years ago

Melissa Clark

9.3

Beer well done. Flavorful and rich without a hint of bitterness. — 11 years ago

George Hesse

9.1

Have had this many times first in Hawaii at Sheraton Waikiki Kai Market. Excellent NZ SB. — 12 years ago

with Jennifer

Xin-Ci Chin

9.7

Gewurtztraminer ribeauville 2009. Gift from Kai and Becky — 12 years ago

E & K G

9.4

From Kai san✨ — 12 years ago

Massa Yamashita

10

#winytokyo — 13 years ago

Kelly Smith

9.6

Sweet but not too sweet! Delicious!! Had with dinner at Meg's with Tori — 14 years ago

Brad Stooks

9.5

At home with Tami, Tori and Jenna. Tami really liked it. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nose reveals, perfumed floral & spiced fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, vanilla, pepper, both chocolates and violet & fresh dark florals. The body is M-M+ with M+ tannins. The fruits are ruby; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, pepper, loamy soils, dry crushed rocks and fresh violets. The acidity is nicely rounded. The finish balances with 1/3 of each; fruit, earth and chocolate. Photos of; the view of the winery as you drive up, barrel tasting (15 & 16 fruit is very good) with our host Kai, a shot of their small production area and their tasting bar. — 9 years ago

Dart Parker

9.0

Tori and I like Ruché!!! — 10 years ago

Ali Shirazinia

10

Had this with Tori and Vampi in Cordoba. Was full bodied and absolutely delicious! — 11 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

Mixed with grapefruit and drop of ice called Chu Hai. Light brisk taste with kochi rice sweetness on the long finish — 11 years ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Orange wine value alert-tocai from Slovenia, cooked orange & lemon peel if dat yr thang - it is mine, esp for under 10$. Bit of a one note but if u love that note....domaine select wine estates import — 11 years ago

Dimitri S

9.0

Me Niko kai Swto 6Maiou2014. — 12 years ago

Sarah McLellan

9.6

Tori and dart bubble love from NCB — 12 years ago

Massa Yamashita

10

#winytokyo — 13 years ago

Amy Holtzman

9.3

Wine with Tori! — 13 years ago

with Tori

Tara Davies

9.0

Very dry, berry flavors. Like a crushed velvet burgundy dress at a tori amos concert. — 9 years ago

Polly Marie

8.9

Need to let it breathe before drinking, interesting flavor. Kai liked it — 9 years ago

Lisa McKinnon

8.9

Absolutely buttery and full-bodied. Great with the Thai Kai salad at J. Alexander's. — 9 years ago

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.3

Brunch gifts! — 11 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

Arigato! Great Japanese wine. Guessing mostly merlot. Medium bodied w/ light tannins. Fruity, dusty, with herbal hints of seaweed ( or could be the salty Osaka air). — 11 years ago

Stephane

8.9

Au hai Kai — 11 years ago

Kathy Berardi

9.8

Tori Mor 2010 Port, delicious tawny bought at the winery Oct 14 with Thompson's. — 12 years ago

emi emi

8.9

Quite good, barrel odor. — 12 years ago

Massa Yamashita

9.1

#winytokyo — 13 years ago

Jake Cantrell

9.2

Tori Brings the best wines — 13 years ago

with Ashley