I prefer this to their pricier single-vineyard bottling, as it offers more assertive flavors and fresher, brighter fruit. It’s slightly grassy, but also features passion fruit and currant scents and a minerally foundation. Plump and round without being flabby, with a long finish.
— J.C.
(12/1/2006)
Heavily oaked but nice, with caramel, popcorn and buttered toast comprising the nose. Equally toasty and warm in the mouth, where sweet, ripe white fruit takes on a toffee quality. Imported by Winemonger.com.
— W.E.
(2/1/2006)
Starts off with apple, melon and quince aromas, but shows more barrel influence in its flavors of cinnamon and toasted oats. The finish is even toastier, so I would opt for drinking this over the near term rather than aging it.
— J.C.
(12/15/2004)
Fairly pungent and different; this is no walk in the flower garden. The nose is green and carries a strong whiff of grass and/or alfalfa. In the mouth, it offers solid melon, nectarine and mango. Better in the mouth than on the nose; it has a pleasantness and open-fruit quality that scores it some points. Imported by Winemonger.com.
— W.E.
(7/1/2005)
A delightfully refreshing and mouthwatering drink that’s light in body but heavy on crisp, citrusy flavors accented by just enough green apple. It’s great for the price as an apéritif. A blend of Welschriesling, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Sauvignon Blanc.
— J.C.
(12/1/2006)
A bit musky and earthy, with hints of stone fruit and grapefruit that enliven the aromas. Honeyed peaches shine on the ripe, weighty palate, but the flavors fade a bit quickly on the finish. Imported by Winemonger.com.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
Usually a better wine than this, the 2005 Knily shows modest quince and sour yellow plum aromas and rather anemic flavors. I had a substantial preference for the Jaunegg’s Klassik bottling.
— J.C.
(12/1/2006)
Not quite as nice as the 2004 version, but still a tasty, lightbodied mouthful of Sauvignon, with stone and peach notes, a hint of jalapeño and a chalky, tactile finish. Imported by Winemonger.com.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)