Grosser Ring

Arterberry Maresh

Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

How do I say it with grace, poise, and within the bounds of decorum… The Dundee Hills of Oregon are calling to me. In speaking with my work-make Tommy, who has lived in Oregon and has proven to be a more than reliable source of insight concerning every & anything from Oregon: the Dundee Hills have me. Hell I think he’s warned me more than once about their playful nature yet their powerful foundations… add the 2023 Artberry Maresh ‘Dundee Hills” Pinot Noir out of the Willametter Valley to it all. From the start, the ruby color is mesmerising. The nose seems to wake up with every instance of dropping my own within it. The palate is mildly chewy and lush. As it warms in the glass and starts to tell of its true nature, deep notes of hibiscus and bramble-berry that only expand ring true. — 2 months ago

Beth Zitzman
with Beth

Andreas Durst

Grosser Durst Riesling 2021

Very crisp and juicy. Green apple, grapefruit some smokey notes in the palate. Sharp, vibrating and salty acid with long Finish - hell yeah! — 3 years ago

Bishop's Ring

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Really liked this cab. One of the smoothest I’ve tried, bold, not overly fruit forward. — 4 years ago

Weingut Günther Steinmetz

Dhroner Grosser Hengelberg Monopollage Riesling 2023

I didn’t take any notes on this one, but it stood out for its full throttle intensity, married to supreme elegance, with a textured mouthfeel. Long, resonant finish. First try with this bottling, and I would have purchased two additional cases had I known how brilliant it is. Will back up the truck next year. Hard to believe how open this is at this age, and I don’t know how I will be able to hold on to these for the long haul. — 5 months ago

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2018

Happy new year! A great California brut to ring in 2023 — 3 years ago

Dave Rostker
with Dave
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