Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2013



Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2013
8,50%
42€ (Wine-Searcher average)


Has been ages since I`ve drinked wines from Max Ferd. Richter. Their basic Riesling used to be one of my go-to summer quaffers...
Not much on the nose; honey, lemon, fresh morning dew (if that makes any sense).
On the palate a galore of pears and sour apples, with a good amount of flintyness.
There`s also a hint of botrytis in the background. Nicely balanced and surprisingly refreshing. Far from sickly sweet. Acidity gives a good lift; flavors seems to just float serenely over the palate.
Long aftertaste of honeyed pears, with even more honeyed pears and a drop of lemon. There`s some taste that reminds me of Berliner Weiße(or maybe it`s just some weird association).
Overall a delicious and supple Riesling Auslese
91

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Giuseppe Rinaldi "Brunate- Le Coste" Barolo 2009



I`ve drinked lately quite a bit of 09 Barbarescos, Barolos and regular Nebbiolos.
A problematic vintage, that resulted in numerous overripe, high-alcohol wines with bitter, green tannins. But there`s also many stellar wines. Maybe just not that collectable.
This Barolo was opened up during New Year`s festivities.


Giuseppe Rinaldi "Brunate- Le Coste" Barolo 2009
DOCG
14%
144€ (Wine-Searcher)

Spectacularly perfumed: funk, earth, manor, candied berries, wet stones, bee wax, tar. Almost sweet. Some acidity, finely grained tannins. Supple and harmonious. Seducing.
Although as dry as it gets, theres a kind of inner sweetness on the palate. Surprisingly chalky, and mineral aftertaste. 
Stunning and balanced Barolo.
95