2014 Tantalus Vineyards Riesling Old Vines
Community Tasting Note
Neecies Likes this wine:
95 Points
Friday, March 18, 2022 - Vibrant nose delivers margarita (yes, the cocktail), petrol, white nectarine and wet rocks all at once--POW. You find yourself leaning back instantly, thinking "what just happened?" White pepper and lions mane mushroom notes join the aromas on the palate and glide into a dry, lip-smacking acid finish that goes on for days. This could be immortal.
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Comment posted by KillerJones:
3/18/2022 5:14:00 PM - Wow! What a review...I may not be able to hold off opening mine now! Love the pairing, too. (Cabbage & corned beef is in my Irish blood)
The fact you gave a score says volumes. Thanks for the intel, you. Hope you are keeping well.
Comment posted by Neecies:
3/18/2022 5:48:00 PM - It's as spectacular as new world riesling can get, my friend. Love hearing from you! Have you tried any Orofinos (I think it is)?
Comment posted by KillerJones:
3/18/2022 6:11:00 PM - That is terrific to hear!
I don't get Orofino, TBH. I hear terrific reviews and when I try it - I am let down. Just seems so one-dimensional to me. Am I drinking them too early? I have only enjoyed their Gamay...but just.
I wish I bought a case of this Riesling. You ever have those regrets?
Comment posted by Neecies:
3/18/2022 6:30:00 PM - Maybe you needed to let the Orofino breathe a lot? My note on the '18 Clone 21B: 10/14/2021 - I LIKE THIS WINE: NR (Edit)
Insanely delicious. Honey, pink grapefruit and nutmeg. Showed brighter on Day Three than Day One. BC rieslings continue to amaze.
It doesn't have the Tantalus' margarita, but it was quite good. I now have four (untasted) bottles of the '19, I think, Old Vines. And yes, I know that "wish I'd bought a case" feeling. I feel it all the time. On the other hand, I have too much wine and that keeps me in check.
Comment posted by KillerJones:
3/18/2022 6:35:00 PM - You are probably spot on...your palate is much stronger than mine. Drinking too soon, is the issue.
Much to learn, have I.
Comment posted by Neecies:
3/19/2022 7:46:00 AM - Oh come on, you've got a great palate! It's evident in the fact that your tasting notes generally don't just include descriptors, but they form an opinion about where that wine fits into it's category, or a timeline, or your experience.