September release from Record

2013 Hexamer Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and crisp, citrus finish. 83

2013 Hexamer Schlossböckelheimer Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and a light flinty note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity if leaner palate, refreshing. 86

2013 Hexamer Schlossböckelheimer Königsfels Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded palate, lovely citrus note, good length. 87

2013 Hexamer Schlossböckelheimer Riesling Porphyr
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light floral note on top. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity and mouthwatering, minerals beneath. 86

2012 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Kabinett trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively palate, green apples, light bitter note in finish, good length. 88

2013 Künstler Pinot Noir Rosé trocken
Pale pink. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, charming. 84

2012 Künstler Hochheim Weiss Erd Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral notes, chalky minerals nose. Fresh acidity, rounded texture, fruity and fresh, good length. 88

2012 Künstler Hochheim Kirchenstück Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, more subdued nose, needs air. Fresh acidity, rounded, apples, citrus, together and a bit firm now, long. 90-91

2013 Markus Molitor Schiefer Riesling BIB
Watery lemon yellow. Light apply nose. Fresh acidity and again light apply palate. 81

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling trocken BIB
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fresh. 80

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Estate Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus and floral nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, citrus and apples palate and finish, good length. 85

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Eisbach Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons and lime nose, minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, lively and detailed, good length. 86

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Hohen-Sülzen Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, changing up a gear, floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, lively palate, aromatic and mouthwatering, good length. 88

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Grüner Sylvaner trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Light citrus note and green apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lively, good length. 85

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Hohen-Sülzen Kirchenstück Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Green and some yellow apples, minerals, detailed, slightly orange blossoms floral note, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, minerals, citrus, long finish. 91

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Nieder-Flörsheim Frauenberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals up front, apples, citrus, transparent and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, somewhat leaner and narrower palate, focused, lively finish, long. 92

2013 Battenfeld-Spanier Mölsheim Zellerweg am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed kose, more floral notes in the back. Fresh acidity, lively, focused, refreshing and detailed, long. 92

2013 Kühling-Gillot Qvinterra Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, fruity with minerals and grapefruit touch. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh and fruity. 85

2013 Kühling-Gillot Oppenheim Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fresh palate, detailed and subdued, playful. 87

2013 Kühling-Gillot Nierstein Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, crisp and detailed palate, grapefruits and orange blossoms, lime finish. 88

2013 Kühling-Gillot Nackenheim Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tighter nose, bit closed, some floral notes behind. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, apples finish. 88

2013 Kühling-Gillot Nierstein Ölberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals but very tight and closed, needs lots of decanter time. Give it at least an hour. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, detailed and long. 90-91 maybe higher in future.

2013 Kühling-Gillot Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, almost smokey notes, flinty, apples and lime nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh and detailed palate, apples and lime, long. 92

2009 Künstler Spätburgunder Tradition
Pale ruby. Strawberries and mulberries nose.  Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity palate, red berries finish. 86

2009 Kesseler Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Raspberries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, red berries and vanilla, bit biting finish, could have less oak. 87

September release from B&R

2009 Rolet Cremant de Jura
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity, light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity and rounded. 84

2013 Zarate Albarino
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and some tropical notes nose. Nutty touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, fairly lively. 87

2012 Balthasar Ress Von Unsern Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals and peach note nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fresh, fruity, good length. 86

2012 Von Hövel Riesling Kabinett Rocken Balduin
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, lightly scented, almost a rose touch on the nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, fresh, little bit boring palate. 85

2012 Von Hövel Kanzem Hörecker Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Scented, apples, detailed, light tropical notes, cool minerals, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, detailed, bit tight, nuanced, slight grapefruit note, long. 90

2012 Von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tight, bit sulphur up front, needs air. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh, fruity, green apples, grapefruits, minerals, lemons, long finish. 91

2013 Von Hövel Oberemmeler Hütte Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light orange blossoms note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh and lively, mouthwatering green apples palate, fresh. 87

2011 Von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 33
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, light tropical note, floral. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, fresh and detailed, long. 92

2011 Rolet Arbois Chardonnay Harmonie
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, orchids, light mineral note and some honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, rich, warm and creamy palate, light cheese note. 89

2009 Rolet Côtes de Jura Expression du Terroir Chardonnay-Savagnin
Lemon yellow. Rich, honeyed nuts, oxidative, flor note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rich, minerals, tropical, nuts and honey, slightly sweet tone. 90

2007 Rolet Côtes de Jura Savagnin
Towards golden. Nuts, flor, minerals, honey, mushrooms and forest floor nose. Fresh acidity, lively, almost crisp before fuller and riper finish, again almost sweet fruits in the finish. 90

2006 Rolet Arbois Vin Jeaune
Golden. Nuts, apricots, minerals, almost flinty, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense before narrower mid palate, almost salty, some nuts and a slight sweet note mid palate, long. 91

2012 Giacomo Ascheri Barbera d'Alba Fontanelle
Ruby. Dark berries, liquorice, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. 84

83 visits around the Med.

2013 Gentilini Robola of Cephalonia Cellar Selection
Pale lemon yellow. Light tropical notes nose, minerals, volcanic and light smoky nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant and fresh, slightly bitter finish. Bit warm (14) serve it chilled. 87

2013 Mediterra Xerolithia (Vilana)
Pale golden. Apples, ripe lemons, different nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fresh, fresh pears and citrus, almost salty minerals, lovely. Good length. 88

2012 Athina Santorini Assyrtiko
Towards lemon yellow. Pears, fruity, citrus, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, phenolic, structured, more creamy palate. Not the style one expects from Assyrtiko. 88

2013 Argyros Estate Aidani
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, light fresh butter note and towards light saltiness in the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and detailed, rounded, almost light aioli note in the finish. 88

2013 Argyros Estate Santorini Assyrtiko
400 year old plants! Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus, transparent nose. Minerals. Fresh acidity, fresh and rounded, intense, citrus and salty minerals, fresh finish. 89

2012 Sigalas Santorini Kavalieros Assyrtiko
Towards lemon yellow. Minerals, ripe lemons, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and creamy texture, richer and fruity, slightly warm finish. 89

2013 Mora et Memo Tino Vermentino di Sardegna
Towards lemon yellow. Apples high note over honey and ripe melons, bit rich. Fresh acidity, rounded, sweetish note, fruity, light floral note and somewhat bitter finish. Creamy. 87

2012 Nuraghe Crabioni Kanimari Vermentino di Sardegna
Towards lemon yellow. Tutti frutti, canned pears and apples nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh and rounded, citrus finish. 85

2013 U Tabarka Giancu
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and detailed, floral, fruity, minerals, creamy. 87

2013 U Tubarka Perdigiournou
Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, apples, melons, highly aromatic nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, aromatic, citrus, detailed, fresh and lively, good length. 88

2013 Contini Karmis
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty and smoky, riper fruits behind. Fresh acidity, fruity, rich, ripe, rounded, slightly warm (13,5) good length. Bit numbing. 86

2013 Casa d'Ambra Euposia Forastera
Watery golden. Honey, some wax, very light of lilies nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, more citrus on the palate, fruity, good length. 87

2013 Casa d'Ambria Frassitelli Biancolella
Pale lemon yellow. Slightly nutty and almost beacon note on the nose, floral high notes and something earthy and sweetish towards sweet potatoes. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, frrsh and citrusy, green apples, almost schistes like minerality, good length, 89

2013 Joaquin Joaquin dall'Isola
Towards golden. Highly floral nose, like sticking your nose into lilium regale's with a ripe peach sandwich in your hand. (Peach sandwich is unusual but there is a light bread note underneath). Freshish acidity, sweetish note, ripe fruits, fresher finish, fairly detailed. 88

2013 Caravaglio Salina Bianco
Towards lemon yellow. Scented, tropical and light citrus nose. Light canned fruits note. Freshish acidity, rounded, sweetish and grapey, think light Moscatel touch, fresh and leaner finish. 87

2012 Hauner Salina Carlo Hauner
Pale golden. Rich nutty nose, volcanic, smoky nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, yellow apples, citrus behind, more tender palate than nose, good length. 86

2013 Caravaglio Infatata
Golden. Citrus scent, orange blossoms and smoky minerals. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, elegant and fresh, detailed, slightly bitter finish. Good length. 87

2013 Hauner Iancura
Lemon yellow. Melons, honey, floral notes nose. Freshish acidity, rounded,f ruity, fuller palate, light bitterness and fruity, salty finish, good length. 88

2012 Terre Nere Etna Bianco Vigne Niche
Pale golden. Butter, salty, minerals, lemons, orange blossoms and iris nose. Fresh acidity, lively, rounded, fresh and detailed, nuanced, creamy, long. 91

2012 Itsasmendi Itsasmendi 7
Pale golden. Light flint and butter tone, peach note far back, smoky with more air. Freshish acidity, fruity, apples, light pears core note, fresh yellow apples finish with some smoky notes behind. Good length. 86

2013 Pedralonga Albarino
Towards golden. Fruity, fresh butter and nuts, floral and yellow fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, orange finish. 87

2012 Altes Benufet Garnatxa Blanca
Pale lemon yellow. Slightly reductive nose, decant it, apples, greapefruits and light floral notes, richer nose. Fresh acidity, pears, peach and Sorrento lemons palate, fresh and yellow fruity, ripe, good length. 88

2012 Rodrigues Mountain Blanco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, aromatic, floral and grapey. Some citrus. Fresh acidity but flatter palate, fresh and fruity if leaner. 85

2012 Rodrigues El Transistor
Pale golden. Peach and canned pears, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, detailed, citrus and minerals finish. 87

2012 Barco del Corneta Verdejo
Pale golden. Light popcorn and butter nose, smoky minerals. Freshish acidity, lemons, butter, smokey, fruity, rounded finish. 86

2012 Maranones Piesdescalzos
Towards lemon yellow. Smokey, nutty, freshly cut wood. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, peach notes, citrus, fresh finish. 87

2012 Soagranorte Vidonia
Towards lemon yellow. Rich, nutty, woody, spicy and honey nose. Freshish acidity, fresh and fruity, lime and popcorn palate, smoky. 86

2013 R. Palacios Bolo
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, fruity, rounded nose, more layers behind. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, detailed, good length. 88

2013 Godeval Cepas Vellas
Towards golden. Light almonds nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, transparent, fruity and elegant, fresh. 85

2013 R. Palacios As Sortes
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, pears, light peach and floral high note. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, narrower, slightly creamy and rounded, fresh finish. 89

2011 Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Herbs, red berries, seems cool and fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, almost Burgundian without the strawberries. 87

2012 Abbatucci Cuvée Collection Ministre Imperial Jacques-Pierre-Charles Abbatucci
Pale ruby. Red berries, fresh and fruity nose, scented and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, red berries, ripe, rich, slightly warm finish, long. 90

2013 Mediterra Mandilari Langada
Ruby. Red berries, lightly scented, some liquorice the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and detailed, quite lively and fresh, by for the best red from Crete I've tasted, but haven't tasted wines from here in years. 86

2011 Mercouri Daphne Nera
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, ripe dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, heavier attack before lighter finish, not as astringent as most Mavrodaphne's. Good length. Serve it slightly chilled. 87

2011 Mercouri Refosco Klonos Mercouri
About 2000 bottles made and this Refosco clone is only available in this wine. Older clone than the ones in Friuli. Deep ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice, slightly woody and almost bell pepper note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat rustic palate, bit dry. 87

2012 Driopi Nemea Classic Agiorgitiko
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some vanilla, ripe fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, rounded, fresh finish, all the way sweet dark fruits beneath. 87

2010 Gaia Nemea Estate Agiorgitiko
Ruby. Ripe, dark fruits, anise, vanilla, scented, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, ripe fruits, fresh and fairly lively, long. 91

2013 Pusole Cannonau di Sardegna
Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, lightly scented and some iron notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity, red-currants and raspberries lemonade finish. 88

2011 Atha Ruja Cannonau di Sardegna
Ruby. Ripe dark fruits, liquorice and some alcohol on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and sweet but freshness to back it (served chilled), fairly smooth, slightly alcoholic finish. 87

2013 Mora et Memo Nau Cannonau di Sardegna
Ruby. Ripe, rich, intense, some herbs and dark fruits nose. Smokey and rubbery. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity but somehow hollow, fresh dark fruity finish. Good length. 88

2012 Contini Nieddera
Deep ruby. Dark fruits and nettles nose, liquorice, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, almost cassis note, fresh. 87

2010 Atha Ruja Muristellu
Ruby. Lightly smoky and towards hung game nose, pepper and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red and darker fruits palate, liquorice sweetness, fruity. 88

2013 U Tabarka Ciu Roussou
Ruby. Red berries, slightly spicy, dark fruits and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and sweet, bit alcoholic, bit big and also hollow for me. 85

2011 Sardus Pater Is Solus Carignano del Sulcis
Ruby. Rich, warm, fruity, ripe, almost charcoal. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresher palate, bit warm and sweet. 86

2009 Sardus Pater Is Arenas Carignano del Sulcis Riserva
Ruby. Rich, ripe, alcohol nose, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, ripe, fruity, vanilla, rich and sweet, alcohol finish. 87

2012 Caravaglio Nero du Munti
Deep ruby. Rich raspberries and plums nose, loght nettles note, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh. 86

2012 Hauner Hiera
Ruby. Plums, spices, cooked raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, bit lean. 87

2013 Manenti Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Ruby. Scented and ripe dark berries, light alcohol note, plums and blacberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite elegant, refreshing, raspberries finish. 88

2012 Manenti Nero d'Avola
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, plums and figs, violets on top. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly detailed, fresher palate (serve it a bit chilled). 87

2013 Pietradolce Etna Rosso
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, ripe, fairly detailed, Pinot like. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and vibrant, fruity but a little bit warm (14). 87

2012 Le Vigne di Eli Etna Rosso Moganazzi Volta Sciara
Ruby. Slightly spicy nose, dark fruits and red berries, light stone from stone fruit note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and alcoholic, bit hollow palate, nettles finish. 86

2012 Le Vigne di Eli Etna Rosso Pignatuni
Ruby. Scented, pears, red berries, alcohol on top on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, but also hollow, alcoholic finish (15). 84

2011 Le Vigne di Eli Etna Rosso Pignatuni
Corked

2012 Franchetti Contrada R Rampante
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, ripe and jammy, red fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite playful, fresher palate, bit alcoholic finish. 87

2012 Franchetti Contrada P Porcaria
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, alcohol, jammy and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, sweet and ripe, served quite chillded making it fresher. 87

2012 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Caldera Sottana
Bright ruby. Red berries, ripe fruits, slight nettles note, scented and jammy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, sweet, jammy and some nettles again, good length. 87

2012 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Guardiola
Ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh strawberry jam nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet, bit warm alcohol (14,5). 85

2012 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, strawberry jam nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, lots of alcohol (14,5), sweet. 87

2012 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Prephylloxera
Ruby. Alcohol over ripe and jammy red berries, scented and some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and big, sweet, alcoholic, bit hollow finish. 87

2012 Zarate Caino Tinto
Ruby. Highly aromatic, red berries, nettles and faint rubber note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, nuanced, mouthwatering finish. 88

2011 Pedralonga Tinto DoUmia
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, rubber note almost like warm trainers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, red berries, quite invigorating palate. 88

2013 Perez El Castro de Valtuille Mencia Joven
Ruby. Rich, dark fruits, jammy blueberries nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, soft and sweet, alcoholic (14) and somewhat unbalanced finish. 86

2012 Serrana Uttaris
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe, rubber, cooked, lightly scented nose. Medium acidity, smooth texture, fruity, rounded, a bit alcoholic. 84

2011 J. Palacios Villa de Corullon
Ruby. Red and blackberries nose, scented, ripe and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, fruity, more nuances, bit big and warm. (15) 88

2011 J. Palacios Las Lamas
Ruby. Red and darker fruits nose, ripe, fruity and rich, needs air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, rounded, warm and ripe but manages, (15) even if on the warm side in the finish. 89

2011 J. Palacios Moncerbal
Ruby. Rich and jammy nose, alcohol. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, slightly fresher palate, some floral high notes, sweet and jammy. 89

2010 Telmo Rodrigues Pegaso Pizarra
Ruby. Ripe, rich, scented, dark fruits, jammy and chocolate nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft, rich and fruity, white chocolate and red berries finish, bit warm (14,5) 89

2010 Niepoort/ Seabra Ladredo
1740 bottles made. Ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries and red gooseberries palate, lively and fresh. 89

2012 Maranones Maranones
Ruby. Scented, red berries, plums, ripe and rich nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and ripe, leaner fruit, has some red berries freshness, warm finish. (14). 87

2011 Maranones Pena Caballera
Ruby. Spicy, red berries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit sweet and hollow. 86

2010 Terra Personas Negra
Ruby. Reductive, nettles, coffee, burnt rubber nose, big. Fresh acidity, ripe fruits, jammy, big and alcoholic (14,5). 86

2013 Terra Personas Vermella
Deep ruby. Rich, jammy and darkf ruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, lacks complexity and length. 85

2012 Mas Doix Les Crestes
Ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe and big, alcohol on top. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, livelier and more nuanced palate, fresh finish. 89

2011 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi
Ruby. Tobacco, anise, blue- and blackberries, scented, vanilla and some spices. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and sweet, somewhat jammy, rich and fruity, warm finish. 90

2011 Soagranorte La Solana
Ruby. Red berries, liquorice and sweaty feet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and fresh, redcurrants and rose hips palate, good length. 87

2012 Soagranorte El Ciruelo
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, lighter nose, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries, lively palate. 88

2011 Nuraghe Crabioni Moscato di Sorso-Sennori
Towards amber. Rich orange marmalade, apricot jam nose, grapey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded if a little bit hollow and somewhat burnt note before raisins finish. 89

2012 Caravaglio Malvasia della Lipari
Golden. Rich, dried fruits, cloudberries nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, intense, lacks some complexity, but fine balance and quite elegant. 88

2010 Columbu Malvasia di Bosa (dry)
Golden. Nutty, oxidised, flor notes, intense and waxy. Fresh acidity, leaner, focused, dry, something between dry sherry and Sercial from madeira, lean salty minerals finish with nut cakes and dried fruit notes. Focused. 92

1990 Contini Vernacchia di Oristano Riserva
Slightly cloudy pale amber. Caramel, toffee, behind some raisins and dried fruits. Fresh acidity, salty, minerals, intense, smoky, leaner, VA, slight dried apricots and salty finish. Long. 90

Contini Vernacchia di Oristano Antico Gregori
Orange with golden hue. Salty, minerals, salty nuts, some orange marmalade and dried apricots. Fresh acidity, intense, lively, leaner, extreme salty minerals, layered, narrow and long. This is a wine you will never find again I guess, average age of this solera is 70 years, this disappeared from the market ten years back and only about fifty bottles left! 91

Lustau Amontillado VORS 30 YO
Amber. Rich, minerals, nuts, salty, chalk and some dried fruits. High acidity, bone dry, salty, hugely intense, very refreshing and overshadows most. 91

Lustau Palo Cortado VORS 30 YO
Amber. Rich nose, intense, dried fruits, minerals, salty and almonds. High acidity, cough medicine, hugely intense, massively salty, salty pistachios, hefty finish. 92

Lustau Oloroso VORS  30 YO
Amber. Intense, raisins, nuts, dried fruits, very mineral and salty nose. High acidity, dried fruits, massively intense, nuts and lively, detailed, long. 91

All white wines tasted from Zalto Universal, reds from Riedel Vinum Burgundy

Moestue September release

Billecart Salmon Blancs de Blancs Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast note quite fruity nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, citrus and fresh apples, good length. 89

Benoit Lahaye Rosé de Macération Extra Brut
Pale red, small bubbles. Red berries, red apples and light yeast nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, firmer texture, fresh finish. 88

Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
Watery pink, small bubbles. Apples, yeast note, minerals, plaster nose, transparent. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant. 89

2013 Coffele Soave Classico Ca Visco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, clean and fruity nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, elegant. 85

2013 Lafon Domaine des Héretières Macon Villages
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, light butter note far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and fresh, leaner Macon, little bit short. 86

2012 Ostertag Pinot Gris Barriques
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, light honey and yeast nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, slightly bitter finish. 86

2010 Leroux Puligny-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, richer and riper nose for Puligny, almost Meursault smokyness on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, ripe apples and slight peach note, good length. 89

2010 Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embazées
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, light popcorn touch, intense and layered nose, citrus behind. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, almost crisp, firmer than nose suggest, long. 92

2011 Chave Hermitage blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, light honey note, grapefruits, apples, layered nose. Freshish acidity, ripe and rich, minerals, butter note, rich and warm, detailed, long. 92

2010 Chave Hermitage blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Nuts, intense minerals, apples, orange blossoms, almost smoky, vanilla. Freshish acidity, fruity, intense, minerals, rich and ripe, still has focus, long. Warm finish. 94

2009 Chave Hermitage blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Nuts, wax, honey, minerals, smoky, vanilla and tropical nose. Medium acidity, rich, intense, nutty, minerals, warm, alcoholic, big and long. 94

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Glintzberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, peach, light floral notes. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, leaner and fresh. 87

2013 Heinrich Spindler Forster Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral and light peach note in the back. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite crisp, some lemons, fresh. 87

2013 Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical fruits, subdued minerals, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant, lovely floral note in the finish. 89

2013 Ansgar Clüsserath Steinreich Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Tight, apples, light yeast note, give it air. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and elegant, lively, minerals, flinty, leaner and focused. 89

2012 Ansgar Clüsserath Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tight, light floral and a touch of tropical notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, lively, nuanced, rounded, good length. 89

2012 Château Prat-Castel
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slight herbal touch in the finish. 79

2013 Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno BIB
Ruby. Scented, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, fruity and rounded. 80

2012 Grati Chianti Rufina Villa di Vetrice
Bright ruby. Scented, blueberries and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red berries, fresh and delicate. 84

2012 Dom D'Aupilhac KA Økologisk Rødvin
Ruby. Dark berries and light nettles note nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, fresj and light. 83

2011 Altos R
Ruby. Fruity, blueberries and liquorice nose, light vanilla touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, heavier and riper palate, oak and vanilla more up front. 84

2010 Altos Crianza
Ruby. Blue-and blackberries, vanilla, liquorice and light spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, woody, smooth mid palate before slightly dry finish. 86

2012 Les Caves des Hautes Côtes Nuiton-Beaunois Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Grande Cuvée la Dalignière
Pale bright ruby. Light nettles note over red berries, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft red berries fruit, nettles finish. 84

2013 Paul-Henri Thillardon Chénas Les Blémonts
Bright ruby. Red berries, lightly scented and some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, elegant red berries fruit, textured finish. 86

2010 Château Bibian
Ruby. Red berries, scented, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly scented, fruity fruity for Listrac, structured finish. 87

2008 Sarget de Gruaud Larose
(2nd Ch Gruaud Larose) Ruby. Scented, cassis, light bell peppers nose, slightly fruitier than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, elegant, slightly rustic texture that is polishing off, lovely, classic Médoc, good length. 89

2011 La Gravette de Certan
(2nd Vieux Château Certan) Deepish ruby. Scented, blueberries, some vanilla, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and mellow, ripe and fruity, hedonistic, 100% Merlot for a change, good length. Smashing allready. 89

2010 Château Carbonnieux
Ruby. Scented, cassis, violets, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite intense for Carbonnieux, ripe, structured, long. 91

1996 Château Saint-Pierre
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, liquorice, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity but leaner than last bottle. 89

2008 Château Pontet Canet
(Slippes ikke nå men kommer på spesialslippet i desember) Ruby. Scented, cassis, liquorice, detailed, fruity, layered nose, seems to close down. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, bit to dusty palate, not optimal bottle.

2011 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby. Scented, red berries and cassis, vanilla, tobacco notes far back, terracotta, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, tannins, rich and fruity, intense, layered, detailed, long finish. 95

2012 E. Pira et Figli Barbera d'Alba
Bright ruby. Fruity, light herbal note and faint anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely red fruity and fresh and lively, good length. 87

2010 Proprieta Sperino Uvaggio
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, lighter nose, light herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, detailed, fresh, good length. 88

2009 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, cherries, anise and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, sweetish, bit warm. 88

2009 Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, tar, rose hips, ever so slight nail varnish, rich nose.  Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher than some 09's, redder fruits and fairly lively, long. 90

2009 Proprieta Sperino Lessona
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, light anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, firm, little bit hollow in the finish, refreshing. 88

2012 Château de Chamirey Mercurey
Bright ruby. Scented, light red berries nose, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, red berries palate, leaner, fresh and slightly softer Mercurey. 87

2007 Montille Beaune 1er Cru les Gréves
Bright pale ruby. Scented, red berries, leaner nose, very pure and delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, good length. 89

2007 Montille Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey
Bright pale ruby. Light and almost pale nose, transparent, cool and delicate, scented and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, elegant, transparent, lovely. Some will find it to lean. 90

2010 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Pezerolles
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, bit tighter and firmer nose, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and delicate, nuanced, again a bit tight, long. 92

2010 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots
Pale bright ruby. Fuller nose, firmer, detailed, lightly scented, wild strawberries, refined and nuanced, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, mouthwatering, again lighter, long. 94

2010 Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, light anise note, ever so slight herbal note, not as scented as last bottle. Quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, elegant, detailed, mouthwatering, slight burnt wood note in the finish, long. 92

2010 Chave Saint-Joseph Offerus
Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, good length. 86

2012 Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph
Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, fresh, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively,, good length. 88

2012 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60
Ruby. Ripe dark berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer texture, fresh and fruity, ripe raspberries, light mineral note in the finish. 88

2011 Clape Cornas
Deep ruby. Rich and fruity, ripe, minerals beneath, dark berries, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, fruity, intense, slight alcohol note, long. 91

2010 Guigal La Mouline
Deep ruby. Rich, scented, dark berries, intense, layered, liquorice, spices, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe, detailed and nuanced, layered and long. 96

2010 Guigal La Turque
Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, layered, ripe, fruity, intense, layered, has another dimension. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, deeper, intense, layered, amazing, rich, hefty, very long indeed. 97

2010 Guigal La Landonne
Deep ruby. Scented, rich, intense, layered, floral, violets, minerals, incredibly detailed and another level than last bottle only two days back. Almost Latour like nose with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, detailed, layered, complex as few, tighter than the other two but shows more behind, very long indeed. 98

2011 Chave Hermitage
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, pepper, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, rich, smooth feel to it, at least after La Landonne, long. 93

2010 Chave Hermitage
Ruby. Rich, intense, ripe, scented, pepper and dark fruits. Big. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered, fruity, rich and powerfull with freshness to back it, slightly warm finish. Long. 94

2009 Chave Hermitage
Ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe, big nose, dark fruits and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, dark and deep, warm and aøcohol shows a little to well for my palate, dark fruits, long. 91

2012 Selbach-Oster Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Green apples, lemons, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lovely, detailed, elegant, apply finish. 89

2009 Selbach-Oster Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, slight floral note, minerals, detailed nose, bit tight. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, tighter palate, elegant, nuanced, give it air. 90

2008 Telmo Rodriguez Molino Real
Towards lemon yellow. Apricots, peach and pineapples nose. Freshish acidity in the attack but fresher mid palate, fruity, different. 89

2009 Quinta de la Rosa LBV
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, rich and ripe, some alcohol notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, soft, sweet, blackberries, ripe, good length. 89

Winetailor September release

Pascal Doquet Grand Cru Le Mesnil Brut *
50% 05, 33% 04 and 17% 03 vintage. Bottles 2006, Deg  27th May 2014. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light yeast note nose, slightly fuller nose than earlier blends. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity, elegant, lively, more rounded than earlier again on the palate. Long. 91

2013 Pieropan Soave Classico Don Pedro
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh and fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, elegant, fresh and fruity, light tropical fruit, lovely balance. 86

2011 Pieropan Soave Calvarinho
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, elegant and fruity nose, lighter, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, fresh, lovely balance again, slightly fuller finish. 88

2012 Pieropan Soave La Rocca
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, rounder, fuller, apples and light tropical notes nose, one of few layered Soaves. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, elegant, somewhat richer, detailed and elegant. Long. 90

2013 Niepoort Fabelaktig Branco
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, apples and light peach note. Freshish acidity, ripe and fruity, fresh, good length. 85

2013 Reverdy Sancerre
Pale lemon yellow. Unripe apples, gooseberries and light cats pie nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and leaner, gooseberries finish. 85

2011 Maison Roche de Bellene Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light butter and creamy nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and rounded, lively, fruity, good length. 88

2011 Maison de Roche de Bellene Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, floral, has another level on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, detailed, citrus, lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Michel Juillot Cuvée Juliette Chardonnay
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, elegant. 85

2012 Michel Juillot Cuvée Pierre Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Scented red berries nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, easy going but clean. 85

2010 Michel Juillot Mercurey Clos Tonnerre
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, light and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red berries, lively, elegant and fresh. 87

2013 Bertani Valpolicella Villa Novare
Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. 83

2011 Bertani Ripasso
Ruby. Rich, fruity, rounded nose. Freshish acidity, ripe and fruity, rounded, slightly drier finish than most. If you would like a more proper Ripasso, this is one of them. 85

2010 Bertani Secco Bertani Vintage Edition
Ruby. Leather, anise, cherries, plums and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, leaner finish, bit firmer finish, good length. 87

2012 Lavradores De Faittoria Douro Red
(Slippes i november) Ruby. Fruity and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh finish. 82

2012 Niepoort Fabelaktig
Deep ruby. Red berries, fruity, light herbal note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. 84

2011 Niepoort Vertente
Ruby. Dark berries, rich and fruity nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, anise and blackberries finish. 86

2009 Niepoort Batuta
Deep ruby. Rich, deep nose, dark berries, spices, coffee, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, rich and deep, long. 90

2010 Niepoort Charmes
Ruby. Red berries, some warm fruits, slight nettle note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, almost creamy texture, long. 90

2009 Lindes de Remelluri
Ruby. Ripe fruits, ripe blueberries and liquorice nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, richer Rioja. 85

2008 Pintia
Towards opaque. Rich, alcoholic, ripe and sweet nose, intense, some figs and plums behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, intense, chocolate and dark berries. 89

2011 Roc de Cambes
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe cassis and blueberries nose, floral and scented, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intense, rounded, long. 90

2011 Saint-Prefert Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ruby. Red berries, rose hips, strawberry jam and anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, somewhat leaner, fairly fresh, slightly warm finish. Warm fruit. 89

2010 Lucien le Moine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, layered, liquorice, chocolate and dark berries. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins. Rich, sweet, fruity, ripe, blueberries, spices, bit warm. 89

2009 Lucien le Moine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso
Ruby. Rich, intense, fruity, ripe nose, some alcohol high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, red and darker berries, nuanced even in this rich state, more nuanced than last time I tasted it. Big and not for me, but impressive Neuf. 92

2010 Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella
Ruby. Coffee, rich and fruity nose, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity but balanced, intense, clean fruit, warm finish. Amarone rarely gets more balanced than this. 88

2011 Niepoort Vintage Bioma
Opaque. Rich, intense nose, dark berries, big and compact. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, sweet fruits, layered, intense, complex, needs lots of cellaring to show everything but smacking already, long. 95

September release from Fondberg

Gruhier Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé
Pale red, small bubbles. Light red berries and yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded and kind, easy going but not boring. 82

2014 Fairview Lands End Sauvignon Blanc
Watery lemon yellow. Gooseberries and cats pie nose, lean. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, leaner. 80

2013 Dreissigacker Estate Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light grapefruit note. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh, could be more nuanced. 85

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Yellow ripe apples and light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, sweetish even if dry at 3 g.rs, fruity, lemons finish. 85

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling Sonnentropf Feinherb
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light pears and peach note nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fresh, fruity, green apples, fresh finish. 88

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling Gerümpel Erste Lage
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, grapefruits, subdued minerals and some floral notes. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, not quite as exciting palate as nose, good length. 88

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling Herrenberg GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, light orange blossoms nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, fresh but lacks some nuances abd details, fresh green apply finish. 89

2013 Tasca d'Almerita Grillo Cavallo Delle Fate
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity if leaner nose, some minerals and tropical notes, lilies note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, little bit of a ball. 85

2012 Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, rounded nose, not showing that much, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, crisp mid palate before more rounded finish, apples and citrus, good length. 88

2012 Billaud-Simon Chablis Tete d'Or
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, chalk, fruity nose, leaner, lightly scented. Fresha cidity, fruity, rounded,f resh, lemons and yellow apples, elegant. 87

2013 Domaine Gayda Figure Libre Macabeo
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, scented, floral nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, bit short. 84

2009 Garcia Carrion Castillo San Simon Reserva
Ruby. Easy and fruity nose. Lightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe soft tannins, fresh and fruity. 80

2013 Garcia Carrion Antaño Cosecha
Ruby. Red and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, fresh and fruity. 80

2013 Garcia Carrion Castillo de Aza
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, liquorice and slight vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. 82

2012 Champy Pommard Vieilles Vignes
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some vanilla and lightly dusty wood notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured and needs time with the wood, has an elegant scented tone that should get to live it's life without the barrel notes. 85

2013 Paul Max Mas de Mas
Ruby. Fruity and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, light herbal note, fresh. 81

2012 Gaillard Cornas
Deepish ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity and rich, spicy and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, spicy finish. 89

2012 Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Rosso
Ruby. Red and darker berries, herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and soft texture. 84

2012 Tasca d'Almerita Lamuri Nero d'Avola
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, some dried fruits and light rubber note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate, red and blueberries, good length. 86

2011 Salcheto Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
Ruby. Dried fruits, blackberries, leather and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, fairly lively even if heavy textured as VNM often is. 88

2010 Piccini Memoro Annata
Deep ruby. Heavy nose of ripe dark fruits and liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, big and alcoholic, liquorice and dark berries behind. 85

2012 Farina Ripasso Superiore
Deepish ruby. Red and darker berries, herbs and almost salty note nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft and fruity with herbal character, good length. 84

2012 Farina Ripasso Montecorna
Deepish ruby. Ripe blueberries jam nose. Freshish acidity, soft structure, ripe, soft and sweet. 83

2010 Regio Cantina Donpa Aglianico del Vulture
Ruby. Rich, big and fruity, some dried fruits, alcohol and liquorice, almost VA note, mints. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense but not full bodied, eucalyptus, barrel notes, structured. 87

2013 Shingleback Red Knot
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and warm, fruity. 83

2013 Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Wines Pinotage
Ruby. Ripe, rich nose, dark fruits, liquorice, light mint note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, ripe but quite elegant for Pinotage, little bit warm. (14). 87

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel
Ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, dark berries, anise and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, good length. 87

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel Rockpile
Ruby. Red fruits, more nuances, more details, ripe and lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and rounded, slightly warm palate, spicy finish, good length. 88

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel Old Wine
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, big nose, alcohol, liquorice and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, big alcoholic, ripe, sweet, fresher finish. 88

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel Home Ranch
Ruby. Ripe, big and fruity, liquorice, alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and sweet, but not full bodied, ripe and warm finish. 88

Bellingham Shiraz Viognier 1,5 litre BIB
Ruby. Ripe and fruity nose, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe and sweet. 81


The following two wines will not be released.
2011 Seghesio Russian river Valley Arneis
Light rubber note, some floral notes, fruity and straight forward. 83

2011 Seghesio Alexander Valley Barbera
 Ripe, fruity, dark berries, soft and sweet. 83