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Jesse Becker MS

Jesse Becker MS

Chicago, IL, USA
Master Sommelier • VDP.Ambassador • DWI German Wine Professional. I write Wine in Germany & Austria, sell German wine, and co-own Rockwerk Grüner Veltliner.
25
Aug

Peter Lauer, Riesling Ayler Lambertskirch GG 2025

Weinversteigerungswein (auction wine) & Fassprobe (cask sample). Fragrant and openly expressive nose with apple blossoms, sweet green herbs, white peach,
25
Aug

Peter Lauer, Riesling Ayler Schonfels GG 2025

Expressive and open-knit nose showing apple blossoms, white peach, and bittersweet. A rather soft and lifted palate impression, showing
25
Aug

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken, Riesling Saarburger Rausch GG 2025

Cool-toned mineral nose showing green herbs and a freshly sliced Granny Smith apple. More density and extract on the
24
Aug

A. Christmann, Spätburgunder Neustadter Vogelsang GG 2024

Yet another, very different expression from the Idig and Schild. The Vogelsang is the most perfumed and open-knit of
24
Aug

A. Christmann, Spätburgunder Gimmeldingener Schild GG 2024

A very different personality from the Idig. Pure, red cherry fruit wrapped in vanilla and Christmas spices. Crushed red flowers
24
Aug

A. Christmann, Spätburgunder Königsbacher Idig GG 2024

Whoa, a fascinatingly exotic aroma unlike any other Pinot Noir tasted today. There's a tremendous depth of black
24
Aug

Rings, Spätburgunder Kallstadter Saumagen GG 2024

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Black cherry and cocoa nose,
24
Aug

Rings, Spätburgunder Leinstadter Felsenberg GG 2024

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. Rich powdered cocoa nose, intense
24
Aug

Meyer-Näkel, Spätburgunder Dernauer Pfarrwingert GG 2024

Disclosure: I have a commercial relationship with this producer. See my ethics and disclosure policy. A pungent and captivating nose
24
Aug

Jean Stodden, Spätburgunder Recher Herrenberg GG 2024

Outstanding aroma of wild strawberries, crushed dried flowers, aniseed, and the toast of well-integrated oak. The palate has a