Bright yellow-gold. Fresh pit fruits, orange and a hint of smokiness on the nose and in the mouth. Chewy and focused, showing good depth and building spiciness on the nicely persistent finish, which leaves a hint of yellow plum behind.
Vollenweider is quite simply, among the greatest practitioners of Kabinett on planet earth, part of a very small and elite group including Julian Haart, Egon Müller, Keller, Weiser-Künstler and Willi Schaefer – the young Julian Ludes of Hermann Ludes may join the ranks soon enough, but right now these are my five. Try and buy as much of this as you can.
-Importer notes (Vom Boden)
2021 is a cooler and fresher year than 2020, even though both were very good. The 2021 Juan Gil (silver label) feels more harmonious, complex and deep than the 2020, as I noticed in most wines when I tasted both years; it's longer and more elegant, very c...
Raspberries, red plums and sweet spices on the nose. It’s creamy on the palate with swaths of fruit, medium-firm tannins and a spicy finish. Tempranillo and graciano. Drink or hold.
A fresh, smoky and crunchy red with wild cherries, blueberries and cocoa powder on the nose. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and good texture all along. Flavorful finish with excellent length. Drink or hold.