Daily Archives: November 13, 2008

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2007

Posted on November 13, 2008 by RJ

Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Kabinett 2007 This wine epitomizes the beautiful sweetart character that many of these Rieslings display. This is so perfectly balanced – delicious. I had opportunity to visit the estate and the quality is always … Continue reading →

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Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spatlese Trocken 2007

Posted on November 13, 2008 by RJ

Selbach-Oster, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Zeltinger, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Spatlese, Trocken 2007 Another top and consistent producer from the Mosel. The fruit has a candied character and there are some spice notes. The wine has lots of acidity and full flavor development so that … Continue reading →

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Berger Lossterrassen Gruner Veltliner 2006

Posted on November 13, 2008 by RJ

Berger, Kremstal, Gedersdorf, Lossterrassen, Gruner Veltliner 2006 This wine is mineral driven and acidic without being lean -very long. Estate bottled by E. & M. Berger in Gedersdorf in Krems 13% $18.99 at Bottle Barn

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Robert Arnoux Vosne-Romanee Les Hautes Maizieres 2005

Posted on November 13, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Robert Arnoux, Vosne-Romanee, Les Hautes Maizieres 2005 This wine combines minerality, earth and sweet oak in a very dense, concentrated package. This wine shows again that tannin can be a player rather than the dominant feature in a concentrated … Continue reading →

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Meo-Camuzet Bourgogne 2005

Posted on November 13, 2008 by RJ

Meo-Camuzet, Bourgogne 2005 At Les Grands Jours in the spring we were treated to a few of the domaine wines which were everything the reputation leads one to expect. With this wine we taste another bottle from the negociant line. … Continue reading →

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Anne Gros Hautes-Cotes de Nuits 2006

Posted on November 13, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Cuvee Marine 2006 The nose sports a nice combo of minerality and toastiness. The mouth is thick, rich and buttery yet balanced by a sense of green apples and their acidity, which keeps … Continue reading →

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