Other White
We currently use the designation "Other Whites" for wines from up-and-coming white grape varietals. You will find Other White wine ratings for grapes such as Muscadet, Welschriesling, Tokay and Grenache Blanc. As we accumulate more wine reviews for these grapes, they may gain their own categories.
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Kracher 2005 Zwischen den Steen Nummer 8 Trockenbeerenauslese Welschriesling (Burgenland)
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- $103
The intensity of the acidity, piercing through the sweetness, is what is astonishing about this wine. It gives the wine an ethereal quality, a lightness to go with the concentration of the dried fruits and orange zest flavors. The essence of TBA.
— R.V.
(3/1/2009)
R.L. Buller & Son NV Calliope Rare Tokay (Rutherglen)
- Cellar Selection
- $120
Thick, dark brown and looking as much like molasses as wine, Buller’s Calliope Rare Tokay has a soy-like meatiness to it, a leathery note that adds complexity to its notes of treacle and rancio. Almost too sweet and syrupy, with an endless finish.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
Kracher 2008 Zwischen den Seen Nummer 9 Trockenbeerenauslese Welschriesling (Burgenland)
Opulent honey and lemon aromas waft from the glass in this superrich but so balanced wine. The acidity is an essential element, cutting through the sweet orange, honey and ginger flavors. A gorgeous wine.
— R.V.
(10/1/2011)
Kracher 2004 Zwischen den Seen Trockenbeerenauslese Nummer 10 Scheurebe (Neusiedlersee)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
The most complex of Kracher’s 2004 TBAs, as well as the richest in residual sugar. It has mandarin orange, peaches and crystallized fruits. There is freshness, despite its sweetness. It should age magnificently.
— R.V.
(2/1/2007)
Campbells NV Isabella Rare Tokay (Rutherglen)
- Cellar Selection
- $97
Dark amber in color and going greenish at the rim, the basis of this wine is clearly old stocks going back well over 60 years. It’s full-bodied, unctuous and superrich, oozing with molasses and rancio character, but balanced by citrusy notes. The finish is incredibly sweet and long, coating the mouth with coffee-like essences that linger for minutes.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
Kracher 2008 Zwischen den Seen Nummer 11 Trockenbeerenauslese Scheurebe (Burgenland)
- $103
A beautiful wine that is almost like nectar. It has extreme freshness, while the acidity is a wonderful contrast. Such concentrated orange flavors and a smooth texture while there is a great citrus edge.
— R.V.
(10/1/2011)
Kracher 2005 Zwischen den Steen Nummer 9 Trockenbeerenauslese Scheurebe (Burgenland)
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- $103
As the Kracher wines gain in intensity, so they diminish in alcohol. The overwhelming richness is held in check by life-giving freshness. The fruit flavors are just a part of the wine, because the botrytis and density are just as important. The finish of honey lingers long.
— R.V.
(3/1/2009)
Kracher 2001 Nummer 8, TBA Welschriesling (Burgenland)
- Cellar Selection
- $91
Kracher describes this as a table selection, meaning that the berries were further selected on a sorting table before winemaking began. This gives a wine which is almost the essence of wine, just the richness, the sweetness and the botrytis. The flavors run together, with touches of quince, of oranges and white fruits. Flowery, mineral, this is a superb wine.
— R.V.
(5/1/2004)
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