wine – 1983 Schumann Nägler Geisenheimer Mauerchen Riesling Spätlese

• 1983 Schumann Nägler Geisenheimer Mauerchen Riesling Spätlese – Germany, Rheingau (10/18/2021)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of petrol, dried herbs and yellow pears. Flavors of yellow pears, lemon zest and a bit of red cherry. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

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wine – 1983 Weingut Adolf Rheinart Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett

• 1983 Weingut Adolf Rheinart Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett – Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (10/15/2021)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of butterscotch, yellow pears and Ricola licorice cough drops. Flavors of Creme Brule, cherries and a dab of ghee on the finish. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 1998 Maison Albert Bichot Corton-Charlemagne Domaine du Pavillon

• 1998 Maison Albert Bichot Corton-Charlemagne Domaine du Pavillon – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (10/14/2021)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind. Tasted from magnum.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of butterscotch, hazelnut, brown sugar and sautéed yellow pears. Flavors of butterscotch, yellow pear, light notes of lemon and a mineral finish. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2016 Kumeu River Chardonnay Maté’s Vineyard

• 2016 Kumeu River Chardonnay Maté’s Vineyard – New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Kumeu (10/13/2021)
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, tangerine and soaked yellow pears. Flavors of lemon, lime, peach and apricot pit. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (91 points)
  

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wine – 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte Rouge

• 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte Rouge – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru (10/12/2021)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of saddle leather, black pepper, black cherries and flowers. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and dark plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. I’d lean towards hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2019 Duckhorn Vineyards Decoy Rosé California

• 2019 Duckhorn Vineyards Decoy Rosé California – USA, California (10/8/2021)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Light nose of red raspberries, red cherries and a hint of bubble gum. Flavors of strawberries, red raspberries and rhubarb pie. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (90 points)
  

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wine – 2010 Palazzina Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino Le Macioche

• 2010 Palazzina Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino Le Macioche – Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (10/7/2021)
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch and mixed berries. Flavors of red berries,, raspberries and cherry pit. Bright acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (91 points)
  

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wine – 2010 Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Cœur de Vallée Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

• 2010 Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Cœur de Vallée Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (10/6/2021)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, camphor, Briar patch and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of red berries, tart strawberries and red raspberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tanin, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (92 points)
  

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wine – 1998 Col Solare

• 1998 Col Solare – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (9/28/2021)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of menthol, anise and black currants. Flavors of black berries, currants and dried plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2011 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 4 Barrel

• 2011 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 4 Barrel – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (9/27/2021)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Birch, black cherries and black berries. Flavors of black cherries, black raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

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