Mar 12, 2010 · Why do famous winemakers "spin off" a new label and hide their identities? I have seen this several times, sometimes you find their name on the backs of the bottles, and other times they …

Sep 14, 2002 · Just bought some on winecommune was wondering if anyone has tried this lately. My last Pahlmeyer was a 92 Red. Sure is a sexy label

I seriously believe it's the fault of WS and not the people on the forum. WS needs to get behind the same 3 or 4 consultant/winemakers and the same 3 or 4 vineyards to make a wine (and obviously a …

Jun 4, 2010 · 2005 Schäfer-Fröhlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Nahe (5/31/2010) -- popped and poured – -- tasted non-blind over 2 days – -- AP #: … 13 06 -- NOSE: …

Apr 30, 2005 · I learned something new the other night - some sweet Vouvrays are botrytised, and some aren't, and you can't always tell just from the label! This one is botrytised, with a Madeira-like raw …

Jul 22, 2005 · '80 Heitz Martha's Vineyard: Textbook green minty nose with underlying cherry fruit and charred oak. Rounder palate with some evidence of heat damage that especially comes through on …

6/23/2009 -- popped and poured -- -- tasted non-blind over a few hours -- NOSE: moderately expressive bouquet of light garrigue, fig, and chalk along with hints of spice and maple; a bit green. BODY: fine …

Aug 25, 2006 · A rapier, with brilliant amber color and notes of petrol, marzipan, green tea and dried blood orange. Long, racy finish with a real nice, dry edge. Love it. 97 points.

Feb 15, 2005 · 1999 Solaris Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley I realized I was almost out of American wine, so I picked up a mixed case today at Wine Library. This is interesting Cabernet, with really …

Feb 7, 2004 · This was our first ever Hermitage, tasted with a perennial favourite Aussie shiraz during the Superbowl, with broiled rib steaks and salad and lots of different hard cheeses. Each was …