Medium ruby. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, flint and powdered rocks. Fresh, clean and pretty, displaying savory nuances and polished tannins on the fresh, long finish. Already showing lovely balance, and it will no doubt develop well in the bottle.
The 2021 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko, is unoaked and comes in at 14.6% alcohol. Ripe and delicious, this big and fruity Santorini is better today for its young fruit than its structure, but there is firmness underneath the initial bla...
The tobacco-leaf, dried-herb and baked-lemon aromas pour from the glass. Then comes the ripe and rather succulent palate, where a touch of tannin accentuates the citrusy freshness at the striking finish. Drink or hold.
Brundlmayer's 2020 Ried Heiligenstein 1OTW Kamptal Riesling is the only Heiligenstein shown here, so no Lyra and no Alte Reben, which I assume will be released a year later. The nose is very clear and bright in its aromas but still discreet in everything...
The 2022 Ribolla Gialla Vinnae is distinctly savory, wafting up with a blend of wild herbs, lime zest and flinty stone. This is crunchy in feel and full of mineral tension, with perfumed inner florals over a core of tart green apple. The 2022 finishes ...
The 2021 Where Dreams Have No End is finessed and graceful with a nuanced bouquet that blends white flowers and peach sorbet with hints of vanilla and sweet spice. It’s elegant and supple with silken textures and ripe orchard fruits that flow across a ...