Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler 2007 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Sptlese 017 08 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) Deceives with simplicity, but peering into the wines innards results in a rather stern return glare from dark, coal-like minerality and amber-encased golden raspberries. Still very young, obviously. The finish could be longer. (12/08)
Kruger-Rumpf 2004 Scheurebe Kabinett 24 05 (Nahe) Green grapes and some perfumed tropicality, with just enough acidity to keep it from being syrup, and a few vague gestures in the direction of rocky minerality. Drinkable, for sure, but just as surely forgettable. (12/08)
Bordeneuve-Entras/Maestrojuan Floc de Gascogne (Southwest France) A very old bottle, and open for far, far longer than the ideal, so consider the note that follows in that context. Fierce alcohol over mixed nut liqueurs, spiced raisins, and prunes. Intact, this might have been rather striking. Even in highly oxygenated/decrepit form, its quite impressive. (12/08)
Kessler Whiskey (America) Straightforward. Old mahogany, old barrel, old country. (12/08)
Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (America) Very peachy. Sweet oak without impediment, sweet fruit, but not sweet in overall aspect. Very simple, with a nasal bite of alcohol. Quite drinkable, but sorta formless. (12/08)
Kruger-Rumpf 2004 Scheurebe Kabinett 24 05 (Nahe) Green grapes and some perfumed tropicality, with just enough acidity to keep it from being syrup, and a few vague gestures in the direction of rocky minerality. Drinkable, for sure, but just as surely forgettable. (12/08)
Bordeneuve-Entras/Maestrojuan Floc de Gascogne (Southwest France) A very old bottle, and open for far, far longer than the ideal, so consider the note that follows in that context. Fierce alcohol over mixed nut liqueurs, spiced raisins, and prunes. Intact, this might have been rather striking. Even in highly oxygenated/decrepit form, its quite impressive. (12/08)
Kessler Whiskey (America) Straightforward. Old mahogany, old barrel, old country. (12/08)
Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (America) Very peachy. Sweet oak without impediment, sweet fruit, but not sweet in overall aspect. Very simple, with a nasal bite of alcohol. Quite drinkable, but sorta formless. (12/08)