by Winepisser | Apr 20, 2017 | Quick Review
Semi sweet and lightly fizzy, paired well with a mild chicken blt panini, but would drink easily as well solo. Don’t serve it with dessert. Very lively and fun, with honeysuckle and faint apple notes.
by Winepisser | Apr 8, 2017 | Quick Review
Tangy with some citrus but otherwise lacking any real zing. Was served too cold which likely impacted on its flavors.
by Winepisser | Apr 3, 2017 | Quick Review
Potent nose that’s a bit too grassy, this doesn’t have enough fruit to balance the typical NZ sting. Surprisingly off considering the pedigree.
by Winepisser | Apr 2, 2017 | Quick Review
A glass of wine-flavored meh.
by Winepisser | Apr 1, 2017 | Quick Review
Not bad but not memorable. Appeared on a restaurant list under sweet wines, next to a moscato, but it doesn’t belong there. Mild sugar and uninspired fruit work together to underwhelm. Nose is odd, powerful like a glass of cheap rum, but that’s not how it...
by Winepisser | Mar 28, 2017 | Quick Review
Dr. Loosen does it again, proving this producer is the master of Mosel. Medium sweet with a tiny hint of fizz, this is not for the twentysomething wine cooler crowd. This is adult German reez at its best, with apricots and a bit of spice, and a surprisingly long...
by Winepisser | Mar 27, 2017 | Quick Review
Sauvignon Blanc snobs won’t like this, but it’s nevertheless a nice wine. More fruit than mineral, this comes off like a near riesling, with a bit too much sugar for an SB. But it paired very well with a moderately spicy tuna dish.
by Winepisser | Mar 26, 2017 | Quick Review
A slight tinge of photo chemicals ruins it. Unpleasant and nearly foul. At least not oversweet, but neither would be drinking your dad’s old darkroom baths.
by Winepisser | Mar 25, 2017 | Quick Review
Fantastic nose of chocolate and sweet berries will make you think this is a sweet wine, but it’s not. On the tongue it’s black cherry with mild tannins. Only a short finish keeps this from being a five star wine.
by Winepisser | Mar 21, 2017 | Quick Review
An underwhelming nose nevertheless gives way to a lush glass full of flavor. Just let it sit in the glass for at least ten minutes. Black cherry and licorice are prominent here. Paired well with red sauce chicken dish but would hold up well with steak or pork. Let sit...
by Winepisser | Mar 21, 2017 | Quick Review
Nice EssBee that comes close to its superior new Zealand cousins,but not quite as good. Some minerals in play, some grassiness but lacking punch. Pairs well with fish, not much else.
by Winepisser | Mar 18, 2017 | Quick Review
Don’t overlook the “Selection de Grains Nobles” indicator on the label, this is a sweet dessert gwertz, and as a result it doesn’t much match it’s drier brethren. This is all sugar and raisin, with the sweetness nearly hiding the...
by Winepisser | Mar 18, 2017 | Full Article
It’s been a drab year so far, and we are already in March without much great wine to talk about. Your Winepisser has tasted a slew of whites lately (middling sauvignon blancs, a few lackluster pinot grigios, and a ton of crappy chardonnay) as well as a moderate...
by Winepisser | Mar 11, 2017 | Quick Review
OK but most great, gives floral hints on the nose but otherwise a middling glass. Near zero finish. Nice tannins, not overpowering.
by Winepisser | Mar 3, 2017 | Quick Review
Smooth like silk, and boasting some strong fruit but tarnished with a petrol tinge that mars its overall drinkability. Pair this with beef or strong pasta dish or it won’t be fully enjoyable.
by Winepisser | Mar 2, 2017 | Quick Review
Slightly fizzy and very bright, this makes an exciting entrance and shows long legs. Imagine a sexy redhead cabaret dancer. Strong finish of green apple.
by Winepisser | Feb 21, 2017 | Quick Review
Smells like sweet port. Seriously. I thought they poured the wrong wine. On the tongue, though, it’s only slightly sweet but jammy. Zero finish, like a bad date that ends early with someone who couldn’t care less what you think.
by Winepisser | Feb 11, 2017 | Quick Review
Boldly labeled, but dull and disappointing. So basically M. Night Shyamalan in wine form.
by Winepisser | Feb 9, 2017 | Quick Review
A tad too jammy for my tastes but otherwise silky and opulent. A long finish filled with berries this one will please those who like a sweater Italian. Just not my style.
by Winepisser | Feb 3, 2017 | Quick Review
Subtle. This is sweet without being sugary, with an almost creamy texture that leans toward a tokay. Flowers are dominant here and yet it’s not over perfumy. Very nice.
by Winepisser | Feb 2, 2017 | Quick Review
Only the second 5 star wine of 2017, this knockout proves yet again that the mad scientists of Napa are the world’s Kings of red blends. Oozing chocolate and dark cherry, this is a gooey glass of horny passion that earns your last. With legs like this you will...
by Winepisser | Feb 1, 2017 | Quick Review
Underwhelming and overhyped. Lacking nearly every quality of sauvignon blanc, you would be right for confusing this with cheap pinot grigio.
by Winepisser | Feb 1, 2017 | Quick Review
Mineraly the way it should be but lacking some grassy qualities of the best NZ essbies. Still quite nice, just pair with lamb, duck or salmon to enjoy it more.
by Winepisser | Feb 1, 2017 | Quick Review
Bland and vacuous like a speech on education policy by a bored septuagenarian senator.
by Winepisser | Jan 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Tasted this outside, and the smoke from BBQ joint nearby hindered enjoyment of the nose but managed to catch dark berry notes. Flavors are intense and thoroughly enjoyable: dark cherry and black berry, not oversweet and great overall balance. I drank this solo but it...
