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"For your pleasure
In our present state
Part false part true
Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
All over your shoulder
Gravel hard and looseThere all night lying
With your dark horse hiding
Abhorring such extremes" - Bryan FerryCategories
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2011 Schmitges Seit Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese
A friend of mine spent time working vintage in the Mosel last year and came back with manifold insights and an ever-increasing love of the Rieslings made there. Given his generosity of spirit, I’ve shared significantly in the spoils. Imported … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 12 Ayler Kupp Unterstenbersch Riesling
The last of the 2011 Peter Lauer wines I’ll be reviewing and whilst it’s been a pleasure, my teeth are in serious need of some downtime. Trocken-feinherb, 12g/l residual. A compact wine with mid-palate creaminess and a hint of freshly … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 9 Ayler Kupp Fern Riesling
Moving up to the ‘gold band’ range from Peter Lauer now, designating the best plots from the estate. As my high school motto said “Plus Ultra”, although some of us interpreted the idea of “ever higher” in a manner that … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 25 Ayler Riesling
In case you were wondering about the word “Fass”, it’s a German reference to individual cask numbers, although it is worth noting that the Peter Lauer stable keeps certain sites separate each year even if individual casks are blended to create the … Continue reading
2011 Peter Lauer Fass 6 Senior Ayler Kupp Riesling
I was introduced to the wines of Peter Lauer over a meal at my local Sichuan restaurant. A bottle of Schonfels 2010 displayed verve, structure and length which literally blew me away. I recognise that same energy and life in this 2011 … Continue reading
2007 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese feinherb
Mosel 11.0% Cork $50 Source- Retail Interesting wine. Big hit of rosemary on the nose and it’s there on the finish as well. In the mouth, it feels like it’s gently spritzed although it’s not observable in the glass. Anyway, … Continue reading
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