Simon J Woolf & Friends on Wild and Wonderful Wines
A very focused, if almost mono-thematic reading of this wonderful vineyard, with pear fruit and some lees character. The restrained ripeness level is appreciated, but there is a hint of bitterness on the finish which is distracting.
Blowsy, ripe and honeyed, but with thirst-enhancing streaks of stone and salt and great acidity too. Fairly broad, and maybe not for the long haul – but a tasty drop right now.
Rather unremitting style of Grüner that seems to lack acidity or primary fruit. A bit medicinal on the nose, with liquorice stick, hint of bruised apple. Not a whole lot of fun without acidity, and hard to see how this Read more
Spiced apple aromas give way to racy acids, no lack of freshness here. Some candied fruit chunks and a tight, focused body. Could do with a year or two to fatten out a little.
Driven by a salty energy that provides a lot of freshness and tension, with attractive limey fruit and citrus notes. Youthful and fairly simple, but with plenty of drive.
Attractive fruit expression, but a little on the flabby side – there is Riesling character in the tangy fruit, but a lack of drive and excitement. The finish is surprisingly vegetal for this young wine.
The acidity provides a lot of drive and excitement. Ripe citrus peel with fresh thyme and wild herbs. Satisfying, restrained but mouth filling – fairly short on the finish, but the expressive nose provides such a lot of pleasure.
A slightly riper style that remains quite shy and peppery on the nose. Good balance and harmony, no fireworks here but a wine that’s already enjoyable and should have another few years ahead.
Delicate aromas of citrus zest and a hint of camphor. Feels ripe but with enough freshness to keep it balanced. Super youthful and fairly monothematic at this stage, but a nice elegant style.
Fresh and lemon zested nose, attractively light weight but with plenty of Grüner character. Hint of candied papaya on the finish.