K&L Wine Merchants - Eric Story Reviews

2014 Leitz Spätburgunder Weissherbst (Rosé) Sekt Rheingau

Review Date: 08-15-2016

Brought to you by the ever emerging and evolving legend that is Johannes Leitz this sparkling Pinot Noir carries a lot of the same qualities of the still rosé but brought to a new level. Fresh cranberry, white flowers and textural summer red fruits all over the nose and palate here. With a perfectly matched bubble, subdued but present minerality and lasting finish this wine could just change the way you look at other sparkling rosés.

Price: $26.99

2015 Kalinda Riesling Rheingau

Review Date: 08-03-2016

Thank goodness this has finally arrived! This is now officially my summertime, party time, have around the house at all times wine. Bright with spiced flowers white fruits and just enough minerality and acidity to satisfy a fanatic like myself. Super clean and fresh throughout with hints of sweet fruit adding a balancing textural component to the palate.

Price: $11.99

2014 Domaine de la Taille Aux Loups (Jacky Blot) "Clos de Mosny" Montlouis Sur Loire

Review Date: 08-03-2016

The aromatic on this screams, "here I am, I'm an awesome Chenin". The concentration from the nose to the finish is absolutely fantastic. There is a textural density that only Chenin can achieve when done by a top notch grower/winemaker. And the the precision and intensity drive through and create something really special. This is a cellar keeper or decant in the morning to enjoy in the evening.

Price: $32.99

2014 Domaine de la Butte (Jacky Blot) "Mi-Pente" Bourgueil

Review Date: 08-03-2016

Really good concentration of dark berry fruit with a wound up middle and a tannin structure which is almost chewy. This is a well integrated and balanced Cab Franc which would love to be decanted for a good two hours, at least. Also comes along with an extremely fresh and juicy finish.

Price: $32.99

2015 Sigalas "Aa" (Assyrtiko/Athiri) Santorini

Review Date: 08-02-2016

A very bright aromatic of rich citrus and that one of a kind volcanic minerality, which can only be found on Santorini, gives this wine a refreshing character from start to finish. Plenty of juiciness on the palate with expressive length and a happy finish that has verve and identity. This has a certain restraint that can only come from a true master of their craft. Drink nice and chilled on its own or, with chilled fresh fruits and veggies. A killer with fish dishes too!

Price: $18.99

RP 92

2015 Claude Riffault "La Noue" Sancerre Rosé

Review Date: 07-06-2016

Zippy red fruit concentration with wafts of mineral and spice and the color is beautiful. This is a serious rosé that carries complexity and depth of character. Definitely fresh and bright — this is a style and quality that should be paid attention to, as it is setting the bar quite high for others to reach for.

Price: $19.99

2014 Zahel "Orange T" Orangetraube Wien

Review Date: 07-06-2016

For a little known-grape that, for some reason gets no respect, I sure do drink a lot of this. So fresh, so clean, so... another empty bottle for the recycle bin.

Price: $17.99

W&S 92

2014 Hugel "Gentil" Alsace

Review Date: 07-06-2016

This is the type of friend you want after a really bad day or, after a really fantastic day, too. It has all of the characters you like to lean on in times of frustration and in times of joy. Bright and full of life but down to earth with a good core of character. This is for a sure a wine for which any excuse can be made to pop a bottle and have multiple glasses... bottles... whatever...

Price: $11.99

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2012 Nicolas Idiart Blanc de Blanc Brut

Review Date: 07-05-2016

I really enjoy how the Chardonnay and Folle Blanche play off each other. The richness of the Chard really shines up front giving the wine character and body while the Folle Blanche keeps everything in a straight line with a nice crispy finish.

Price: $12.99

2015 Nicolas Idiart Sauvignon Blanc Touraine

Review Date: 07-05-2016

A touch tropical with fantastic Loire mineral cut to balance everything out. Good juicy core of fruit with a bright finish. Fir being so inexpensive this sure is tasty!

Price: $9.99

2015 Le Coeur de la Reine Gamay Touraine

Review Date: 07-05-2016

Lots of spicy red fruits like strawberries and raspberries bounce out of the glass. Lighter bodied this is a refreshing style of red which is fresh and fun to drink. Try it with just a slight chill on it.

Price: $11.99

Charles Baur "Emotion" Cremant d'Alsace Brut

Review Date: 06-15-2016

I really could have used this wine in my life a few parties ago - could have served the same quality of wine for a fraction of the price. The fruit characters in here are fantastic and has an appeal which nobody can deny.

Price: $19.99

WE 90

2014 Domaine de la Noblaie "Le Temps des Cerises" Chinon

Review Date: 06-14-2016

One of the cleanest purest versions of Cabernet Franc which truly defines what this varietal is all about. Spicy fruit layers with a bright middle core and integrated tannins on the finish which give it a nice finishing longevity. This wine is extremely undervalued at this price.

Price: $14.99

2015 Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé Rheingau

Review Date: 06-14-2016

This is the wine that defines my love for rose! So much freshness and energy but all the while being addictively easy to gulp right on down. Mr. Leitz really knocked this one out of the park...

Price: $15.99

2014 Eric Cottat Sancerre Rouge

Review Date: 06-14-2016

I love this wine purely for the fact that it is not like so many of the now typical styles of Pinot out there. This is bright, pure, fresh on the palate. This isn't one of those big sappy reds which is tiresome and makes you want to crawl under a blanket. Some really good energy in this wine.

Price: $19.99

2015 Domaine de la Noblaie Chinon Rosé

Review Date: 06-14-2016

Nice full red fruit richness and spice along with a balanced texture on the palate. I would suggest sitting outdoors having an early evening meal and sipping this through the night. Superb with a green salad with crispy lardons and a fried egg - trust me!

Price: $13.99

2009 Trimbach "Cuvée Frédéric Émile" Riesling Alsace

Review Date: 04-06-2016

Where to start with this one? How about from the top, IT'S REALLY TASTY WINE! Believe it or not this is still showing an amazing amount of youthfulness and energy. In fact, I'd still call it a baby of a wine. Loads of bright citrus, fleshy stone fruit and spice up and down and all around. A real showcase of what amazing Riesling is all about...

Price: $49.99

JS 97	WE 96	RP 92
ST 92	WS 92

2012 Château de Brézé Clos de la Rue Saumur Blanc

Review Date: 03-24-2016

I am falling in love with this producer's wines. This is a serious bottling of beautiful Chenin Blanc. Amazing texture of fruit with a graceful power that guides along the palate. This is a stunner!

Price: $46.99

VN 92

WE 92

2013 Henri Bourgeois "Jadis" Sancerre

Review Date: 03-24-2016

I love how this wine plays the part of not only a structured powerhouse but also tempting seductress. The aromatic plays the part of the seductress as it lures you in with pristine aromas of perfectly ripe citrus, green melon and a minerality that makes you stop, think and then sucks you back in for another whiff. There is a concentrated and wound up structure which runs up and down and all around the palate. There is a very clear and ever present focus and drive to this wine from front and all the way through the back. As it is open it really starts to flesh out on the middle and shows you yet another dimension of its flirty character. Even though from different regions and even different grapes this wine really reminds me of Grand Cru Champagne. Probably because of its clean feminine aromatic which is matched by its concentrated, racy mineral palate character. Bottom line, this wine is a killer!

Price: $48.99

WE 94

2014 Dreissigacker Riesling Trocken Rheinhessen

Review Date: 12-02-2015

I love dry German Riesling and this is an example of why. Such a great way to start down the enlightened path of this style of wine making...

Price: $17.99

Huber "Hugo" Sparkling Rosé

Review Date: 12-02-2015

I really enjoy the interplay of the two varietals here, Pinot Noir and Zweigelt. While the Pinot lends elegance and finesse the Zweigelt adds textural richness and spice. Such a fun wine...

Price: $13.99

2014 Patient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou" Sauvignon Blanc

Review Date: 12-02-2015

One of my go-to grab bottles when I need something crisp and crowd-friendly. Has all of the qualities that a wine guy like me looks for in a wine, but, without being overly geeky or cerebral. Clean, fresh and inviting is what you’ll be getting in this wine. Yes, it’s a great deal, but even more so, it is a fantastic wine.

Price: $9.99

2014 GRÜNER by Etz Grüner Veltliner Kamptal (1L)

Review Date: 12-02-2015

I’ve never been shy about my passion for wines in the-- what I think is optimum--liter format. This wine is so well put together and fantastic to drink. If you think only “cheap,” poorly made wines are in liter bottles, you will be shocked at the quality within. Try it with grilled vegetable with a side of pork apple sausage. I have also been known to add about 30% sparkling water to my glass and enjoy as a nice refreshment from doing yard work...

Price: $13.99

Deligeroy Cremant de Loire Brut

Review Date: 12-02-2015

Much like its cousin, the Deligeroy Rosé, this is just way too easy to say yes to. A fantastic and inexpensive replacement for those of you who love Champagne but hate the price. A great choice for a mid-morning glass of bubbly...

Price: $11.99

Deligeroy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé

Review Date: 12-02-2015

This bubbly is just too good and too cheap to say no to. Bright, lively and refreshing. This is a perfect sparkling to be had at anytime of the day and for any occasion. You may want to take two...

Price: $12.99

2013 Damien Laureau "Les Petites Roche" Savennières

Review Date: 06-08-2015

Savennières grows the Chenin Blanc grape, the wine is in short supply, and has been described as more "cerebral" than Vouvray. Pop that cork mindfully, and enjoy - this is from a solid producer better known for his "Les Genets" and "Le Bel Ouvrage" bottlings.

Price: $22.99

Charles Baur Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé

Review Date: 12-04-2014

How can you go wrong with a rosé sparkler — especially under $20? Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this is jam-packed with crunchy red fruits and spicy strawberry sweetness. Delightful on its own, as an aperitif, with a first course salad, or with a plate of cheese and a hearty loaf of fresh-baked bread. The label should say "A Happy Rosé"

Price: $17.99

WE 89

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