James Suckling (98)

Very lush and exotic. This lives from the almost erotic interplay of enormous ripeness, creamy richness and the fresh acidity that makes this massive wine so bright and enticing. This could live a century!

James Suckling (98)

Very lush and exotic. This lives from the almost erotic interplay of enormous ripeness, creamy richness and the fresh acidity that makes this massive wine so bright and enticing. This could live a century!

Wine Advocate (98)

Picked on January 7, the 2016 Rheingau Riesling Kiedrich Gräfenberg Eiswein is super precise and spicy on the concentrated and aromatic nose where pineapple and some ethereal, spicy aromas are displayed. The wine is rich, round and elegant on the palate, very sweet but also piquant and pure, with very fine tannins and a long, vibrant finish. This is a truly great Eiswein with mind-blowing precision and sensual intensity. Total production: 900 liters. Tasted in October 2017.

Wine Advocate (98)

Picked on January 7, the 2016 Rheingau Riesling Kiedrich Gräfenberg Eiswein is super precise and spicy on the concentrated and aromatic nose where pineapple and some ethereal, spicy aromas are displayed. The wine is rich, round and elegant on the palate, very sweet but also piquant and pure, with very fine tannins and a long, vibrant finish. This is a truly great Eiswein with mind-blowing precision and sensual intensity. Total production: 900 liters. Tasted in October 2017.

Wine Advocate (98)

Picked on January 7, the 2016 Rheingau Riesling Kiedrich Gräfenberg Eiswein is super precise and spicy on the concentrated and aromatic nose where pineapple and some ethereal, spicy aromas are displayed. The wine is rich, round and elegant on the palate, very sweet but also piquant and pure, with very fine tannins and a long, vibrant finish. This is a truly great Eiswein with mind-blowing precision and sensual intensity. Total production: 900 liters. Tasted in October 2017.

Wine Advocate (98)

Picked on January 7, the 2016 Rheingau Riesling Kiedrich Gräfenberg Eiswein is super precise and spicy on the concentrated and aromatic nose where pineapple and some ethereal, spicy aromas are displayed. The wine is rich, round and elegant on the palate, very sweet but also piquant and pure, with very fine tannins and a long, vibrant finish. This is a truly great Eiswein with mind-blowing precision and sensual intensity. Total production: 900 liters. Tasted in October 2017.

Wine Enthusiast (96)

Gold reflections glimmer in this amber-colored sweet wine that has aromas of apricot, yellow peach and Bartlett pear. The palate shows flavors of acacia honey, canned apricot and Anjou pear. The finish has enough acidity to stand up to the sweetness.

Decanter (93)

Facing south and southwest, the Nyulászó vineyard features brown and yellow clay soil. Minerality sets the tone of this 2016 dry Furmint, with struck match, ripe peaches, honeysuckle and dusty dried apricot aromas. The palate is explosive, warm and spicy, with layers of citrus, dried apricot, fig, melon and hints of white pepper, refreshed by a solid backbone of acidity. The concentrated flavours follow all the way to the lingering finish, complex and sophisticated.

1 x 50cl each of the following selection:
Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos 2016 | 17.5+/20 Jancis Robinson
Royal Tokaji Aszu Tokaji Gold Label 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 17+/20 Jancis Robinson
Royal Tokaji Szt Tamas First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18++/20 Jancis Robinson
Royal Tokaji Mezes Maly Great First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18.5++/20 Jancis Robinosn
Royal Tokaji Betsek First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18+/20 Jancis Robinson
Royal Tokaji Nyulaszo First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 17+/20 Jancis Robinson

Experience the harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation with the Schafer Frohlich Monzinger Halenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2016. Ethereal, expertly crafted, this exquisite Riesling hails from Germany's esteemed Nahe region. Famed winemaker, Tim Fröhlich, meticulously cultivates vines on steep, south-facing, blue-slate terrains of the Halenberg vineyard. A testament to the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture, the fruits are handpicked, ensuring only the highest quality.

Intense and refined, this dry wine reveals notes of ripe peaches and citrus fruits balanced by a vibrant acidity and stony minerality. Exquisite stone fruit aromas harmonise with a tantalising acidity to create a voluptuous palate. The Schafer Frohlich Monzinger Halenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2016 redefines complexity and finesse. A true work of vinous art suitable for long maturation, this vintage resonates with wine connoisseurs globally seeking for a sublime taste experience.

The Szepsy Szamorodni 2016, an upstanding ambassador of Hungary's celebrated wine-making tradition, hails from the meticulously cultivated Szepsy vineyards of the renowned Tokaj region. Renowned winemaker, István Szepsy, employs low-intervention techniques, allowing the distinctiveness of each vintage to express itself. The Szepsy Szamorodni 2016, with its assemblage of primarily Furmint and Harslevelu grapes, is nurtured on mineral-rich volcanic soil.

This illustrious wine reflects a perfect harmony of sweetness and tang, adding layers of complexity to a precise, focused palate. Notes of white peach, honeyed fig, and gentle oak fuse seamlessly, rebounding with hints of zesty tangerine and a subtle minerality. The elegance of its clean, linear acidity and unique textural depth mesmerizes the connoisseur.

Embodying Szepsy's philosophy of balance, respect for nature, and mastery over craft, the Szepsy Szamorodni 2016 stands as a testament to the remarkable potential of Tokaj white wines. Each bottle encapsulates a memorable year and the essence of an esteemed Hungarian terroir.

Greg Sherwood MW (95+)

This really is a sensational expression from Andre and the team at Vergelegen. A blend of 20% Sauvignon and 80% Semillon, this wine screams premium white Bordeaux from the minute you smell the alluring aromatics. All the classical white Bordeaux hallmark notes are there including a crunchy white citrus, grapefruit zest, pineapple pastille fruits, lime peel, dried coconut and reductive hints of black currant and vinyl. The palate is broad and powerful with a leading edge of sweet and sour grapefruit acidity, tangerine juice, green mango flesh and white citrus fruit intensity. Slightly pithy with hints of dried grass, this wine is a never ending profusion of fruit concentration, minerality and dried herb complexity all knitted together in a very tight, intense, classical package. This wine would go down an absolute treat blind with the Bordelaise producers in the Graves or Pessac-Leognan. With pyrazines well and truly conquered in this wine, this expression is lined up for a long and successful ageing period. Drink from release and for another 12 to 15+ years.

Elevate your fine wine experience with the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett Auktion 2016. This exceptional specimen hails from Maximin Grunhauser, one of Germany's most recognised estates rooted in the esteemed Mosel region. This wine is crafted from Riesling, a premier grape with cherished German lineage. Elegantly matured in the sought-after Abtsberg vineyard, inspiring an assemblage of favourable geological conditions and an ideal microclimate for a Riesling of superb character.

The esteemed Von Schubert family oversaw the vinification of this nuanced 2016 vintage, mindfully ageing it to bring out a silken mouthfeel, refreshing acidity, and enduring finish. This Kabinett Riesling flaunts vibrancy with every pour, spelling a tapestry of ripe fruits and minerality. Relish the unmatched elegance of the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett Auktion 2016; a tasteful addition to any discerning wine collection.

Wine Advocate (94)

The 2016 Maximin Grünhaus Abtsberg Riesling Superior displays very clear and intense, beautifully ripe and concentrated fruit with highly delicate, flinty/crunchy slate aromas. There is a stony baseline on the nose that indicates an excitingly mineral and tensioned wine—and that's exactly what you get. Full-bodied, straight, lush and piquant, this is a pure and crystalline, terribly tight and salty but also rich and intense Abtsberg with great aging potential. Fascinating. Bottled with 15 to 16 grams of residual sugar and 11.5% alcohol.

Vinous (93)

White currant and quince jellies are joined by an Esszencia-like note of dried apricot and ominous, Eiswein-typical smokiness, nasal prickle and high-toned suggestion of apricot distillate. Tingling brightness animates the viscous palate, which is a bit less rich than that of the corresponding Auslese, no doubt reflecting the latter’s component of botrytis versus this bottling’s healthy bunches. The penetrating, searing, high-acid finishing impression displayed by the Auslese reaches a take-no-prisoners extreme here, and there is even more of a metallic sheen to the finish. Expect some excitement if you follow this audacious concentrate, but you might want to wear sunglasses... and don’t expect harmony.

Falstaff (94)

Light, still slightly cloudy yellow-green, silver glints. A fragrant hint of fresh orange zest, fine yellow stone fruit, underpinned by a little mango and pineapple, mineral touch in the background. Full-bodied, fine fruit expression, tightly woven, silky texture, pleasant acidity, followed by soft notions of yellow tropical fruit on the finish. Length and potential for development.

Experience the brilliant intensity of the Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese Nr11 2016. This exceptional wine is a true testament to the craftsmanship of Willi Schaefer, one of the last traditional, small-scale Mosel winegrowers on Germany's idyllic steep slopes. Renowned for consistent, high quality, Schaefer's winemaking expertise has lovingly nurtured this vintage, crafting an exquisitely balanced, rich profusion of succulent fruit flavours. Combining the Mosel region's intrinsic mineral-rich soil character with positively enchanting acidity levels and hints of invigorating citrus, the wine develops a splendid insinuating layer of complexity as it matures. Intense yet delicate, this Riesling is a palate-pleasing adventure. Delight in a glass of Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese Nr11 2016, a captivating fine wine of character and excellence.

Experience excellence with the Wittmann Borne Riesling Alte Reben Versteigerung 2016, a stellar offering from the prestigious Wittmann Estate in Germany's renowned Rheinhessen region. Adored for its consistent production of quality organic and biodynamic wines, Wittmann is a 350-year-old winery driven by tradition and exceptional craftsmanship.

This expressive bottle of Riesling is crafted using meticulous hand-harvested, old vine grapes. Fermented in large, traditional oak barrels, this Riesling showcases an intricate bouquet of intense mineral flavors that have been beautifully framed by years on the lees. On the palate, this timeless Rheinhessen Riesling captures a delectable depth of citrus undertones, unfolding in layers of complexity that persist into a long and tantalising finish.

An accolade to the mastery of the Wittmann family, the Wittmann Borne Riesling Alte Reben Versteigerung 2016 possesses seasoned elegance and sophistication that is coveted by connoisseurs globally.