Scholium Project Riquewihr Lost Slough Vineyards

Black Cat 101 (Undisclosed Italian Location in NY, NY (The place closed in circa 2019)) : Given some reviews on the Scholium Gewurz in recent vintages, I was somewhat concern. But, when it comes to the ’07--There are very few Gewurztraminers that are on the still wine side, and live to standard, especially domestically. This one was the surprise runner-up of the evening. On the nose, grapefruit, and peach and lychee (to lower extent). Ginger and honey were secondary but …

Nose: yeasty, with Brett, pine, and peach pit. Palate: good acidity, full bodied, with slightly bittery aromatics. Finish: Brett, bread, yeast. Developed over time. A nice, slow sipper. Could take another 2-3 years. 14.8% ABV. 89-90

Still a very good wine. Unlike most other Scholiums this is actually pretty close to the style it claims to represent.

Still cloudy but starting to calm and soften. Beautiful aromatics. Minerality and delicous overall taste profile.

Incredibly interesting. Lychee fruit on the nose. Very elegant. Too bad that the chances of getting another bottle are very slim.

Cloudy murky enigma. Penetrating minerality that is front and center. Tastes like no other Gewurtztraminer that I have ever tasted before! Awesome!