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"Solid, drinkable German pilsner....Had a rich aftertaste, with malts and hops present....Fairly smooth, light to medium in body....Great with greasy foods like pizza...."

"Bright ruby red in colour, on the nose this wine exhibits lifted notes of red currant, dark plum and bramble. In the mouth ample flavours of black cherry, cinnamon and espresso bean dominate. Rich yet elegant tannins impart fine structure and a long finish."

"By far one of the greatest dark wheat beers available in the US market to date, very soft on the palate...no harshness at all. Malt flavor is near perfection with all the other flavors kept as a backdrop to let the malt be dominant."

"A nuanced bouquet, with scents of clear honey, lime flower, vanilla and orange blossom that is beautifully defined. The palate is very harmonious on the entry, with a fine thread of acidity, tense and full of energy like the 2010 tasted alongside, with notes of white peach, citrus lemon, clear honey and a hint of quince. Long and persistent on the finish, this is a very fine Yquem that might be over-looked between the 2007 and 2009, but is a superb Sauternes in its own right."

"There is admirable acidity, weight, texture, and purity in this impeccably made Yquem. ...Compared with the flamboyant aromatics of the 1997, Yquem's 1996 plays it closer to the vest, although there is a lot going on. Light gold with a tight but promising nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with creme brulee, vanilla beans, honey, orange marmalade, and peaches, this medium to full-bodied offering reveals loads of power in its restrained, measured personality." Reviewed by Robert Parker.