2017 Hofgut Falkenstein Riesling Krettnacher Euchariusberg Auslese AP 5

An enjoyable wine paired with apple galette and pear galette selections at the close of a dinner. Viscous on the palate, with sumptuous tropical fruit up front ... pineapple and tangerine with hint of banana on the long finish. Really nice complexity. The only thing I could've wished for is a bit more acidity. Gotta love what the Webers are doing in the Saar.

Marcel Deiss wines from Alsace

 

Love these wines. The Schoffweg needs a lot of air...it's typically a bit earthier than Grasberg 

NV Drappier Brut Blanc de Quatre Blancs Quattuor (Urville, Côte des Bar)

 

First time trying this wine....a blend of Arbanne, Petite Meslier, Blanc Vrai and Chardonnay.
Nose to die for upon uncorking, however it's too young from a palate perspective (no disgorgement date on the label). 
Opened up a bit after an hour or so to provide a glimpse of a favorable future. Quite dry with a fascinating, if unorthodox blend of varietals.
Paired nicely with blackened catfish etoufee and hushpuppies...

2020 Elena Walch Beyond The Clouds

 

May pair some recommended music cuts with wines.
 2020 EW BTC .... mostly Chardonnay from the Reitwies vineyard near Caldaro. With small percentages of the best of plots of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc from various vineyards. Still too young, natch.  Much better on day 2. The wood needs to settle down and the varietals need more time to integrate.  Really solid aging potential. 
Paired nicely with grilled tuna....




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2011 Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino

 

Decanted for about 45 mins and then served ... oh my.... have always enjoyed the 2011 Il Marroneto BdM. This bottle has aged well and is at peak. Opened up beautifully and paired deliciously with grilled filet mignon. 

Marcel Deiss Grand Cru's

 

The Deiss Grand Cru wines are elegant and age wonderfully. Of these three,  the Schoenenbourg was showing the best. A striking melody that embodies the genius behind the family that makes these wines.