Happy Easter everybody! EN: Typical of Sangiovese, the colour is translucent, from violet on the inside to slightly brick red tones at the rim, suggesting aging of the wine. On the nose, a buttery sweetness of caramel. Spicy with hints of licorice. Accompanied by red berry fruit, [...] Continue reading →

EN: A cuvée of about three quarters Cabernet Sauvignon and one quarter Merlot. From a rather unappreciated Bordeaux vintage 2013 with somewhat lighter wines, not all of which will have a long life. The colour of this wine is youthful. An opaque deep dark red with purple highlights. In the glass [...] Continue reading →

While in Busan, South Korea, we discovered this pretty wine bar @winevin_ at Gwangalli Beach. There, you’ll find a carefully crafted wine menu that goes beyond what you typically find in most bars in Korea. The focus seems to be on burgundy and champagne. Even though we picked a bottle of wine ourselves today, [...] Continue reading →

Two new arrivals from Kierdorf Wein for a mini tasting today. Can’t wait to see how these two matured burgundies from a half bottle will show. Tasting notes coming soon. The post Aged Burgundy in half bottles appeared first on Dominik Mueller. [...] Continue reading →

EN: A Bordeaux AOC from Girard in the south-east of Bordeaux. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines, so says the label, aged for 18 months in oak barrels. Dark red colour with purple reflections. No sign of age here. A hint of freshness on the nose, plus dark berry fruits. Spicy notes suggest the [...] Continue reading →

EN: Straw yellow colour, medium viscosity with colourless streaks in the glass. Already on the nose a broad-shouldered wine with strong notes of ripe lemons, peach, unmistakable wood influence, buttery, but also with a minerality of wet stones. The wood comes across as somewhat toasted, reminiscent of roasted nuts. There was certainly new wood [...] Continue reading →

EN: Transparent, dark red Pinot colour with brick red rim. This aged wine still beguiles with a red berry fruity aroma accompanied by leather and a slight spiciness that gets better with every minute in the glass. In the mouth a slender body with soft tannins. On the palate, fruity sour cherry that lasts [...] Continue reading →