Aromatic

93 points Falstaff"Light greenish yellow, silver reflections. Fine yellow tropical fruit, delicate mango and papaya, a hint of tangerine zest, inviting bouquet. Juicy with white peach, freshly structured, lemony touch in the finish, a lively food wine...

94 points Wine Advocate"An outstanding single-vineyard Riesling from Austria. Gaisberg is an important and historic Premier Cru (Erste Lage) vineyard, a cooler microclimate of steep terraces inflenced by an immensely complex array of metamorphic and...

90 points Wine Spectator"A mix of peach, pear, spice and stone aromas and flavors come together nicely in this brisk white. Balanced, yet maintains tension through the lingering finish. Drink now through 2028." Vinous Reverie NotesTasting...

94 points Wine Advocate"The 2018 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling trocken Bömer is very clear and fine on the coolish, fresh and elegant nose. Round and juicy, this is a very elegant, refined and persistently salty Riesling with a long, intense and...

94 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley has more floral aromas, with sweet cedar, ripe raspberry, and baking spice. The palate has beautiful concentration and fresh fruit that surges through to a long finish with a tangerine note...

92 points Wine Spectator"Very concentrated, with a dark gold color and dried pineapple, mango, honey, caramel and butterscotch. Full-bodied, with a long finish. Very, very thick and sweet. A bit monolithic on the palate. Needs time. Best after 2009...

95 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2019 Barbaresco Rio Sordo is ripe with red cherry, licorice, and pressed roses. Generous and balanced, it offers wonderful purity and a supple texture, as well as fine tannins and a long finish. It is elegant and rounded as it...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"Dark, intense and juicy aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, violet and black pep- per fire up the amazing nose of this bottling. The palate is vibrant with acidity and layered in a fascinating texture, combining flavors of...

94 points James Suckling"Quite an exotic nose with hints of Thai basil coming through. Quite a firmly structured wine, the restrained citrus and berry fruit carrying this very harmonious dry riesling that has a wonderful interplay of fruit, lees...

93 points James Suckling"Almost German style, this dry riesling has a great balance of citrus and stone-fruit aromas, as well as some nice fresh-herb notes. Juicy and well-structured with plenty of minerality, this is a delightful and complex wine...

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The 2018 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is another of the portfolio's high-points this year, bursting with aromas of wild berries, orange rind, incense and smoked meats. On the palate, it's full-bodied, fleshy and...

93 points Wine Advocate"Aromas of plums, rich forest floor, warm spices and smoked meats introduce the 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole, a medium-bodied, bright and elegant wine that's satiny and melting, with lively acids and fine,...