Weingut A. Von Elzenbaum

Von Strasser

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Bold at the start with blackberries, plums, and currants. Then notes of chocolate and some smoke with a tight, non-acidic finish — 6 years ago

Paul, leon and 1 other liked this

Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Spätlese Riesling 1986

The condition of the bottle was remarkable - the wine was fresh and crisp, like the day it was bottled. Bright with a tinge of green, no signs of TDN at all. Only the mellowed acidity gave any indication of age. Insane!

Despite all that, the wine itself was rather disappointing. Not really complex or deep, and finish was quite short. I guess it did come from a tough vintage. However, it had the classic Grunhaus lightness - drinking more like a kabi than spat. In conclusion, an easy fun drink that fell below expectations.
— 6 years ago

Trixie, Daniel P. and 14 others liked this

Von Hövel

Oberemmeler Hütte Kabinett Riesling 2009

Fresh, zingy and deeply fruity. Pear, melon, apple skin and a lovely whiff of dusty minerality...
A verg good Kabinett.
APnr. 1-10
— 8 years ago

Tom, Chris and 1 other liked this

Von Hövel

Scharzhofberg Mosel Kabinett Riesling 2011

2011v. Aromatic nose of ripe yellow fruit (apples, pear), rubber cement and petrol, and a little dried cinnamon spice. Lots of flavor on the palette too: a quick hit of sweetness, then pronounced yellow fruit tropical fruit--ripe mango and pineapple. It's almost like there's a slight bit of oak hanging on those fruit flavors. Petrol lingers on the finish. In terms of body, it has a little weight and waxiness in mouth. Acid is balanced with the other attributes of the wine. At $9 on sale, the QPR is off the charts. A fantastic everyday white wine. — 8 years ago

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Scharzhofberger Kabinett Riesling 1993

Lively, young, and with phenomenal acidity! What a wonderful wine:-) — 9 years ago

Ted, web and 3 others liked this

Von Hövel

Hütte Spätlese Riesling 2014

K U
9.2

High acid super quick finish. Nice light entry level wine. Off dry and it's a winner. Was great with the Tako poke pairing — 10 years ago

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Josephshöfer Kabinett Riesling 2012

2012, Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt, Monopole Grosse Lage Josephshofer Mosel Riesling. A monopole Mosel Riesling, that is a rarity. Major acidity, apricot, nectarine, tangerine and a little tropical fruit. Just so young, would love to try it again with about 10 years of aging. — 10 years ago

Michael liked this

Von Strasser

Rudy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Needs to open up a bit. Not a huge cab. On lighter side. — 11 years ago

Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Kabinett Riesling 2012

2012 is more generous and I think higher RS than the 10 or 11 abtsberg. My website used to have a picture of me walking this vineyard. — 11 years ago

Von Hövel

Oberemmeler Hütte Spätlese Riesling

A slight tart start but good overall. — 13 years ago

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Riesling 2011

Petroleum and a hint of honeysuckle on the nose. On the palate I get chalk, minerals, wet cement, peach, honey, and light citrus with the petroleum notes still lingering in the nose. A clean, light acid finish. An excellent Riesling. — 6 years ago

G.H. von Mumm

Brut Champagne Blend

Clean, high acidity. Elegant sharpness with a medium + finish. Apples and Pears . — 7 years ago

Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Superior Riesling 2017

Nice wine. A bit more powerful of a style. Bottled just a few weeks ago - quite fresh. Finish was a bit thin at first but with some air firmed up and the acid made itself know. Mouth filling with good fruit and acidity, and a bit of earth. — 7 years ago

Ira liked this

Reichsrat Von Buhl

Armand Kabinett Riesling 2012

2012v. Petrol and wax on the nose. On the palette, there's a wash of sweet yellow apple and tangy lemon lime. Slight petrol on the finish but it's a clean ending. Slightly sweet, decent acidity, and a nice body in the mouth makes for a versatile and easy drinking wine. — 8 years ago

Daniel liked this

Von Winning

Deidesheimer Kalkofen GG Riesling 2013

Killing a baby while waiting for a cab to open. Complex nose with powdered white gravel, flowers, mint, and lemon oil. Balanced palate of pineapple, cream, citrus, and nuts. Much better as it warms in the glass and each sip evolves. Super interesting. Kicking myself for opening so young but I'm low on whites! — 9 years ago

Ryan, Anthony and 9 others liked this

Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhäuser Trocken Riesling 2014

A battle within the glass. Must resist guzzling as the tart acid & bright citrus are making it way too easy to crush. Beautiful spring day, beautiful wine. — 10 years ago

Gary, Ted and 44 others liked this

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Scharzhofberger Spätlese Riesling 2002

A lovely balance of tropical fruits, honey, and acidity. — 10 years ago

Candace Fleischmann
with Candace

Château d'Aiguilhe Querre

Comtes von Neipperg Côtes de Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

A recommendation from the Sommelier at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon in Taipei. Nice wine, great year! — 10 years ago

Erben von Beulwitz

Kaseler Nies'chen Kabinett Riesling 2005

Petra Thieriot
10

So you're at a Super Bowl party with friends and it's totally one-sided and boring...then someone shows up with #magnums of '05 von #Beulwitz #Riesling #Kabinett...PARTY TIME!!! — 12 years ago

Lisa SchwartzJason AlexanderDade Thieriot
with Lisa, Jason and 3 others
Tom, Jeff and 2 others liked this

Von Winning

In Deidesheim Pfalz Riesling 2017

Crushed rocks, white flowers, and lemon-lime on the nose. Same on the palate, plus starfruit/underripe pineapple, and some passionfruit. High acidity well balanced with a touch of RS. — 6 years ago

Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhauser Herrenberg Riesling 2016

Beautiful work, in, as others have noted, a rather austere style. — 6 years ago

Corey Alsu Shakirova
with Corey and Alsu
Daniel, Sharon and 3 others liked this

Von Winning

500 Sauvignon Blanc

Very different. A 2013 German Sauvignon Blanc. It’s minerally bordering on salty. Fruit creeps in after 1/2 hour. Probably needs more time. Certainly at the top end of SBs. Went very well with Raclette. — 8 years ago

Rick and Hugh liked this

Von Winning

Forster Ungeheuer GG Riesling 2016

This one is even a touch better than the Kalkofen. More structure and mouthfeel. — 8 years ago

Balthasar Ress

Von Unserm Trocken Rheingau Riesling 2015

"Nimm den Riesling mit!" -- advice I heard at a party in Germany long ago. This is a good example of a wine that would produce such an exclamation. This has flowers, grapefruit, and just a little honeysuckle. There's a pleasant citrus acidity and a little gravel and steel. There are hints of herbs, resin, and petrol that might strengthen with time. — 8 years ago

Viña von Siebenthal

Tatay de Cristobal Carménère 2009

Fantastic! Full body balanced and a bit creamy Carmenero makes your taste flying. Dry smoked cherries and spices dance giving joy rare to feel. — 9 years ago

Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern

Erbacher Marcobrunn Kabinett Riesling 2012

Slightly disappointed with he effervesce of this wine when first opened . After 30 minutes of settling that went away and opens a nice mineral slate and stone fruit nose that was also displayed on the palate. Honey ,dates , apricot, slate and mineral dominated this bone dry and brightly acidic monster of a Riesling. — 10 years ago

Von Winning

Ungeheuer GG Riesling 2013

kaffir lime leaves, grapefruit, peach & lilac aromas ~ juicy lime & grapefruit continue through jolly rancher like w salinity, verve and a slight crushed mineral finish ~ 👍 w Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos — 10 years ago

Tony, Louis and 6 others liked this

Von Strasser

Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This was actually the 2012 Estate Cabernet. It was bursting with flavor and promise for such a young wine. — 11 years ago

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Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Auslese Riesling 1993

To finish of a meal after the 1993 DRC La Tashe. — 11 years ago

Eric Murphy
with Eric
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