by Winepisser | Jun 21, 2017 | Quick Review
Tart and breezy, very drinkable alone or with appetizers. Lacks character otherwise, like a pale cousin of Gewurztraminer. Worth buying if you can find it at a larger retailer or importer.
by Winepisser | Jun 20, 2017 | Quick Review
As with anything from Hugel & Fils, it’s a superb and unbeatable Alsatian treat. Longer review coming soon.
by Winepisser | Jun 20, 2017 | Quick Review
Mediocre zin will pair nice with a meaty plate but don’t expect much if drinking it by itself. OK but not memorable.
by Winepisser | Jun 20, 2017 | Quick Review
Powerfully big nose would make Adrian Brody jealous: damp and farmland and fruit telegraph a wild cup to follow. In the mouth it’s more subdued and mature; soft tannins accent a medium dry blend of dark berries and the a hint of chocolate. Lack of finish keeps...
by Winepisser | Jun 19, 2017 | Quick Review
Lacking minerals like a diamond mine made of marshmallows. Surprisingly bad. Worst NZ SB I’ve tasted… ever.
by Winepisser | Jun 18, 2017 | Quick Review
I continue to be disappointed by the bottles coming from this producer. Lacking character, this drinks like a far cheaper imitation of an NZ SB,and not like the real deal. Yes it’s tangy and has some minerality but the overall experience is flat and dull. Tastes...
by Winepisser | Jun 17, 2017 | Quick Review
Hint of licorice and basement must but quickly drowned out by the fruit. Paired OK with a blackened steak but was quickly forgotten. Not bad, just not memorable.
by Winepisser | Jun 15, 2017 | Quick Review
Syrupy texture telegraphs sugar that never arrives. That’s fine, because as a result it’s not sweet, but also lacking much of anything else. Not much nose, but on the tongue it’s light apple and pear. That gooey mouthfeel just didn’t work for...
by Winepisser | Jun 14, 2017 | Quick Review
Sea salt, lemon and tangy fruit make this a fantastic glass. Not sweet and pairs well with fish or spicy crab cakes, but drinks well on its own. Best Australian Sauv-blanc I’ve tasted yet. A tiny lack of finish keeps this from five stars, but its a near...
by Winepisser | Jun 13, 2017 | Quick Review
Deep honey color with slight fizz in the glass, and just enough sugar to call this a sweet wine, but not a bit more. Delicious and another great example of the breed.
by Winepisser | Jun 12, 2017 | Quick Review
Fantastic duo, refreshing but not one of those light fancies that disappears quickly. Long finish adds great fun when pairing with different plates, but drinks equally well on its own. Not too sweet and slightly acidic, with hints of lemon and a back end of carmel....
by Winepisser | Jun 11, 2017 | Quick Review
Not tasted under ideal conditions, so take this review with a grain of salt. Lacking character and depth, but with hints of greatness beneath. Will re-rate under better tasting conditions.
by Winepisser | Jun 11, 2017 | Quick Review
This one is popular, and it appears on nearly every shelf imaginable. Not sure why, either. Too fruity for my tastes. Like the 50-Foot Woman bent down and squirted an unripe vineyard in your mouth.
by Winepisser | May 30, 2017 | Quick Review
A bit jammy on the nose but some spice in the fruit palate belays any fear that this will be an overripe mess. Very high alcohol content at 14+, so don’t get crazy with it. High acidity as well but nice fruit balances it out somewhat. Worth it if you don’t...
by Winepisser | May 22, 2017 | Quick Review
OK, let’s get htis out of the way: Cooper’s Hawk runs a restaurant chain that features its own wines. That will turn off the snobs, but damn, the wines are good. “Lux” is fantastic and complex for the otherwise boring Chardonnay breed. Readers...
by Winepisser | May 9, 2017 | Quick Review
Not sure what the fuck they are on about with the HD branding, but it’s definitely marketing itself as anything but a traditionally-superb Mosel riesling. And the bottle delivers exactly that: something else entirely. Slightly subpar Mosel reez, hints of spice...
by Winepisser | May 9, 2017 | Quick Review
Nautical branded sauvignon blanc should have a nautical theme in the glass, invoking sea air, salt lemons and minerals. This South African SB doesn’t. It’s pleasant enough, but floral notes outweigh any of the usual SB tones you’d get from New...
by Winepisser | May 8, 2017 | Quick Review
Dry for sure, but that’s often to be expected with NZ SBs. This one is high in mineral but lacking in the grassy qualities of its local siblings. Somewhat of a pretender, but not bad.
by Winepisser | Apr 28, 2017 | Quick Review
Another overlooked wonder. Fruity without being sweet, and a nice long finish and a hint of spice.
by Winepisser | Apr 25, 2017 | Quick Review
Pale yellow green color practically advertises the tastes here : grass, lemon and hints of flowers. Spectacular.
by Winepisser | Apr 21, 2017 | Quick Review
Fantastic sancerre hits all the obligatory notes :grass, cat pee, minerals, lemons and a tangy kick. Just awesome.
by Winepisser | Apr 21, 2017 | Quick Review
High tannins drive this interesting and bold malbec. On the nose there are hints of musty basement and currant, on the tongue it is all dark berry. Low sugar so feel free to pair with a bold meaty dish. A top example of the Argentinian malbec.
by Winepisser | Apr 21, 2017 | Quick Review
I love Riesling but this is a bit too apple-y for me. Still, you can’t go wrong with a German reez.
by Winepisser | Apr 21, 2017 | Quick Review
Probably grown in a lab by genetic splicing of velvet and 1980’s Sade tracks. Nearly nil tannins are the source of the “soft” claims, but leaves this lacking some punch. Regardless, it’s fantastic. Black cherry, with hints of tobacco and musty...
by Winepisser | Apr 21, 2017 | Quick Review
Rich berries with a hint of cinnamon (just a hint, don’t worry) make this a wonderful pinot. Short finish keeps this from a higher score. Medium tannins keep it smoove baby. A lush little delight.
