Markus Molitor, Penfolds, Beringer, Kühling-Guillot, Künstler and more from different importers

2018 Kühling-Guillot Pettenthal Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, some minerals, elegant nose, detailed, scented. Fresh acidity, fresh, bright, fruity, apples, some floral notes and lemons, detailed, intense and elegant, an absolute beauty of a GG! Long. 96

2018 Battenfeld Spanier Am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling Gg

Pale lemon yellow. Tight nose, lightly scented, apples and lemons nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe, apples and pears, a bit more subdued minerality, elegant, long. 92

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese trocken

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, fresh, minerals, elegant nose, quite bright. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lemons, apples, elegant texture, detailed, nuanced and long. 92

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese trocken**

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some pears, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, detailed, apples, pears and apricots, long. 92

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese trocken***

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some peach and pears nose, detailed and scented. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, some lemons, citrus, detailed, playful, creamy finish, long. 95

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese***

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, apricots and pineapples, minerals, flinty, detailed nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, apples, juicy, pears, pineapples, detailed, refreshing and nuanced, bright, incredible balance and length. 98

Künstler

2018 Künstler Kostheim Weiss Erd Riesling trocken

Magnum. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, minerals, fresh nose, bright. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 89

2018 Künstler Hochheim Hölle Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, fresh and bright nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, light minerals, elegant texture, long. 93

2018 Künstler Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some pears and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, elegant texture, long finish. 92

2018 Künstler Hochheim Kirchenstück Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, some minerals, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some minerals, fresh and fruity, long, fairly focused. 93

2018 Künstler Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, citrus, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, apples, minerals, fresh, citrusy, intense and playful, elegant and long. 93

2018 Meinklang Burgenland Red

Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, some anise, lighter, good length. 85

2015 Castell’In Villa Chianti Classico 

Bright ruby. Red berries, some liquorice and spices, juicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, some spices and liquorice, good length. 87

2015 Condado de Haza Crianza

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blueberries, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, some spices, liquorice, good length. 88

2016 Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 

Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, some vanilla and spices, liquorice nose, dense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, blueberries, spices, vanilla, detailed, long. 93

2016 Beaulieu Vineyards Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 

Ruby. Anise, liquorice, spices, vanilla, layered dark fruity nose, vanilla and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, juicy, some spices, liquorice, nuanced and detailed, intense and long. 94

2016 Barton et Guestier Cuvée Rambaud Bordeaux 

Ruby. Dark fruits and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some spices, bit short. 84

2017 Dr. Crusius Traisen Riesling trocken 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light nose, fresh and detailed. Fresh acidity, apples, minerals, elegant, nuanced, detailed, long. 89

2018 Dr. Crusius Steinberger Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, lemons, bright nose. Not too intense. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, elegant, detailed, lovely balance, long. 92

2016 Günther Steinmetz Piesporter Treppchen Riesling von den Terrassen

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, rounded, elegant nose, riper, some yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, pears, elegant texture, long finish. 90

2016 Günther Steinmetz Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling GP

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, fruity, detailed nose, some spices and citrus. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant, fresh and bright fruity, long. 92

2017 Recanati Méd Blend

Ruby. Boiled dark fruits, liquorice nose. Medium acidity, herbs and green, not my cup of tea. 77

2016 Recanati Wild Carignan Reserve

Ruby. Vanilla, spices, liquorice, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some spices, good length. 86

2015 Les Pascerettes des Vignes Bourgogne Pinot Noir 

Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise nose, freshly cut wood. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some anise and herbs, light. 84

2017 Manuel Olivier Hautes Côtes de Nuits 

Bright ruby. Light red fruity and anise nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, juicy, elegant. 85

2017 Manuel Olivier Bourgogne Pinot Noir 

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, light. 85

2017 Penfolds BIN 28 Kalimna Shiraz

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, minty notes nose, rich and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, red berries, spices, rich and dense, long. 91

2017 Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 

Ruby. Rich, dense, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, intense nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, detailed, minty and long. Some alcohol warmth. 93

2017 Penfolds RWT BIN 798

Ruby. Rich, intense, vanilla, spices, coffee, dense and ripe, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, rich, sweet and juicy, but with alcohol warmth, layered and detailed, long. 95

2018 Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, fresh, lighter nose, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, some spices, good length. 86