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2015 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett
5/12/2024 - whitmanlholt wrote: 90 Points
It was another beautiful day here, so I figured why not do a back-to-back Riesling tasting. I put this bottle in the regular fridge for a couple hours, unscrewed, and enjoyed over a roughly three-hour window. This is an exceptionally pale wine that almost looks like water toward the end of the glass. On the nose, I get flowers, wet rocks, and white peach. In the mouth, this is midweight and pleasantly sweet, showing aspects of apricot and raw honey. The finish is creamy and leaves a sensation that reminds me of eating a ripe fall apple. Overall, this is an open and enjoyable wine that hits all of the notes one would expect from a Donnhoff Kabinett. I enjoyed the bottle in the fresh air on the porch, but I have no doubt this would pair well with a range of different foods, including Thai or Indian dishes and many different salads. 90 points.
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2011 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile
5/11/2024 - whitmanlholt Likes this wine: 93 Points
Popped and poured on the hottest day of the year so far. This is a pale yellow wine. On the nose, I get lemon peel, lemon juice, slightly unripe yellow pears, touches of petrol, and a handful of wet pebbles. In the mouth, the primary sensation is lemon and lime juice, but cast on a very dry backdrop that still allows for some textural fullness. The finish is crisp and emphasizes a highly acidic note while ending with yet more lemon sensations. Overall, this is a lively wine that shows a ton of energy (at times, it’s almost like touching a hot spark plug). Despite being 13 years old, this came across as a young wine. The bottom line is that it’s terrific right now and should continue to improve for many years. I was very pleased with this choice today. 93 points.
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2018 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherford
5/5/2024 - whitmanlholt Likes this wine: 91 Points
Popped and poured from split. This is a deep red wine. On the expressive nose, I get blueberry, plum, wet stones, tobacco leaf, and spearmint. In the mouth, the wine is fresh and midweight; it shows a nice mix of blue and red fruits. The finish is smooth, with more blue fruit and a faint touch of bell pepper. Overall, this is a very solid and graceful Cab. The wine is fully ready now but will easily last for 10-20 more years. This producer is such a tremendous bargain for the price relative to other options in Napa Cabs (I bought some 375 ml bottles at $22 per, which almost feels like stealing), and the wines are (deliberately) never overdone. This was yet another fine experience from an authentic producer that has never disappointed. 91 points.
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