J.L. Wolf Riesling Spätlese Pfalz Forster
Pechstein 2004 “Plump and spicy, featuring grapefruit, white
pepper and peach flavors. It’s intense and attractive at
once, with a lingering peppery aftertaste.”
J.L. Wolf Riesling Spätlese Forster Pechstein 2005 “A
grapefruit-infused white. Lush, yet backed by a firm
structure. Shows more up front than on the finish, so give
it time to integrate.”
J.L. Wolf Pechstein Riesling Spätlese 2004 “Although this is labeled Spätlese, it’s quite dry, coming
in at only 18 grams per liter of residual sugar. The aromas
are reminiscent of Chablis, with notes of sweet corn, ripe
apple and flint. On the palate it’s full in body, showing a
lovely clarity of flavor and a powerfully earthy note of
soil. It continues to gain in complexity and depth as it
sits in the glass, building to a long and refined finish.”
J.L. Wolf Wachenheimer Belz Riesling Spätlese 2005
“In this vintage, this wine seems to be singing. Its
minerality is prominent under the luscious depth of ripe
mango and tangerine fruit, and a taut spine of acidity keeps
it brisk all the way through a long finish.”
J.L. Wolf Wachenheimer Riesling 2006 “Dark and intense, this wine’s plum and apricot flavors are
driven by the vivid notes of wet stone and spicy earth. It’s
assertive, demonstrating a strong character of place.”
J.L. Wolf Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer 2005 “Classic aromas of litchi, rose petal and sandalwood are
fragrant and lively, finishing with a clean, airy balance.
It’s a great value at the price.” Value Brand of the Year |
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Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer 2006 “To most American wine consumers, German wine is synonymous
with Riesling, but it doesn’t need to be that way. Nor does
good Gewürztraminer have to come from Alsace. Exhibit 1 for
both counterarguments is this charming little number from
Germany’s Pfalz region and world-renowned winemaker Ernst
Loosen. Varietally correct scents of rose petals and spice
burst from the glass, followed by pear and melon fruit. It’s
all backed by acidity that’s fairly crisp for Gewürztraminer
and relatively modest residual sugar.” Best Buy
Villa Wolf Pinot Gris 2006 “Very pale gold, with rich aromas on the nose of ripe apples
and pears, a touch of honey, spice and apricot but also an
underlying minerality and citrussy streak. Lovely depth of
fruit in the mouth giving richness and roundness without too
much alcohol.”
J.L. Wolf Wines “After having made better wines in 2005 than in 2004, Ernie
Loosen has pulled another two rabbits out of his hat in
2006, confirming my predictions from last year. He may not
yet be consistent across the full range, but given the
owner's reputation on the Mosel and the excellent sites he
owns here, this estate is now able to compete with anyone in
the Pfalz.” |
