Port and Madeira tasting

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Graham's Extra Dry White
Kr 185,-
Pale golden. Some yellow fruits, light apply nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, touch of nuts, minerals, good length. 86

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve
Kr 219,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, blackberries and blueberries nose, rich, some chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, dark berries, elegant texture, good length. 88

2003 Smith Woodhouse LBV late release unfiltered
Kr 269,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, dark berries, light smoky note, blackberries, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, intense, liquorice, long. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. 90

1977 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
Magnum. Bottled 1979. Ruby. Red berries, some cherries, light chocolate note nose, almost a touch floral. Fresh acidity, few tannins, bright red fruits, some dark chocolate, smooth texture, long. 92

1985 Warre's Vintage
Kr 890,-
Ruby with garnet rim. Some red berries, some chocolate, minty notes, detailed, bit more subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins polishing off, dark fruits, some chocolate and mint again, light bitter note, long. 91

1991 Graham's Vintage
Ruby. Blackberries, mulberries, some chocolate, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, blackberries, elegant balance and body, long. 93

2000 Gould Campbell Vintage
Kr 450,-
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, some spices and anise, faint almost tobacco like note and starting figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, almost playful, delicate and fresh acidity, lovely fruit, long. 93

2000 Smith Woodhouse Vintage
Kr 450,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, mint, starting figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, elegant texture, detailed, long. 92

2003 Dow's Vintage
Kr 669,-
Deep ruby. Spices, blackberries, liquorice, rich and intense nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, intense and juicy, structure, long and sweet finish. 94

2004 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage
Kr 185,- halvflaske
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe blackberries, blueberries, some liquorice, very fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,d ark berries and mint palate, some chocolate, rich yet lovely balance, long. 94

2007 Smith Woodhouse Vintage
Kr 450,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spicy notes, blackberries, fruity, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, intense, juicy, even so bit tight and introvert, needs a few years cellaring still. 94

2012 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage
Kr 525,-
9000 bottles made. Towards black. Dark fruits, some spices, blackberries, intense nose, layered, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, juicy, intense, rich, balanced, long. 94

2013 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage
Kr 545,-
9000 bottles made. Towards black. Dark fruits, ripe, fruity, intense, blackberries and blueberries, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, fruity, juicy, sweet, intense, long finish, firm. 95

Madeira

Cossart Gordon 5 Years Old Verdelho
Kr 109,90
Pale golden. Light nutty note, some dried fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe notes, some dried fruits, quite fresh. 84

Cossart Gordon 5 Years Old Malmsey
Kr 139,90
Gold with amber rim. Some nutty notes, raisins and touch of caramel nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, quite fresh and somewhat sweet 84

Blandy's 10 Years Old Sercial
Kr 245,-
Pale amber. Some dried fruits, raisins and some nuts, lighter nose. Fresh acidity. Fresh, minerals, light smoky and nutty note, good length. 87

Blandy's 10 Years Old Bual
Kr 245,-
Amber, golden rim. Some dried fruits, light apricots and raisins nose. Fresh acidity, sweet fruity palate, leaner body but fairly intense, good length. 88

1975 Cossart Gordon Verdelho Vintage
Kr 1499,-
Amber with yellow green rim. Some nuts, dried fruits, almost smoky notes, some raisins, give it air to open. Fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, rich, intense, leaner palate body wise but intense and almost smoky. Long finish. 91

1969 Blandy's Bual Vintage
Kr 1945,-
Amber, green hue. Intense nose, some dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, dried fruits, playful, refreshing, intense, lively, detailed, very long. 94

Borgogno Barolo Chinato
Kr 365,- 0,5 liter
Garnet with golden rim. Spices, some cherries, mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, medicinal, kinin, layered. Fresh acidity, bitter kinin, some fruits, lots of herbs and medicinal, long. 90

South America tasting, 2013-1977

2013 Koyle Costa Colchagua Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, gooseberries, apples and yellow plums. Fresh acidity, herbas and grass, fresh, fruity, leane tfinish. 82

2010 Koyle Aume Los Lingues
Deep ruby. Vanilla, spices, slightly scented, cassis nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, barrels, fruity, ripe, bit warm, made and polished, somewhat unbalanced finish. 86

2010 Koyle Alto Colchagua Royale Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, fruity, warm berries nose. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, intense, warm and unbalanced. Warm finish (14,5) 86

2010 Koyle Alto Royale Malbec
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, intense, slightly warm nose. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, dark fruits, sweet finish, vanilla. 87

2012 Garzon Tannat Varietals
Deep ruby. Corked

2011 Bodegas Carrau Petit Verdot
Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, rounded, fresh, fresh finish. 86

2008 Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros Tannat Reserve
Ruby. Dark fruits, lightly scented, fruity, ripe nose, chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, coffee, textured, rich, good length, structured. 87

2007 Pisano Petit Verdot
Ruby. Scented, rich, ripe, dark fruits, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe, structured, almost firm, cherries finish. 87

2013 De Lucca Tannat Reserve
Ruby. Dark and red fruits, lighly scented and some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, bit leaner body. 85

2013 De Lucca Merlot Reserve
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, light nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, easy going. 83

2002 J. Carrau Pujol Gran Tradicion
Ruby. Rich, coffee, figs and prunes nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, structured, bit drying, finish. 85

2011 Koyle Royale Carmenere
Deep ruby. Herbs, bell peppers, vanilla nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and made wine, sweet. 86

2010 Koyle Royale Syrah
Deep ruby. Pepper, ripe, rich, somewhat herbal, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe, rich, bit warm finish, somewhat hollow. 87

2013 Punto Final Malbec
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, easy going. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded. 83

2011 Xylo
Ruby. Simple, dark fruits, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, dill, very easy going. 76

2011 Achaval Ferrer Malbec
Ruby. Cassis, scented, fruity, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, intense, scented, like a tax free shop. 86

2011 Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, fruity, intense, scented, vanilla, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, lively, quite fresh, long, warm finish. 89

2011 Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira
Deep ruby. Ripe, intense, coffee, spices, plums, bit cooked nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, warm, rounded but a bit unbalanced, hot finish. 88

2007 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador
Deep ruby. Fruity, ripe, dark berries, somewhat scented, some dark tea, slight bergamot note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, sweet, dark berries, leather finish, some prunes. 89

2012 Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby. Somewhat scented, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, riper notes, dark fruits. 86

2012 Mendel Malbec
Ruby. Ripe, fruity, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, firm, bit dry finish. 85

2012 Mendel Unus
Deep ruby. Intense and alcoholic nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, rich, intense, bit hollow, vanilla finish. 85

2007 Hubert Weber Winemakers Selection
Ruby. Ripe, rich, red berries, cherries, lots of dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, rounded, bit warm. 87

2009 Weinert Carrascal
Ruby. Cassis, cassis leaf, leaner nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity. 86

2006 Weinert Merlot
Ruby, garnet rim. Bit cooked nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying. 85

2006 Weinert Malbec
Ruby. Scented, light coffee note and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, leaner, fresh, god length. 87

2004 Weinert Cavas de Weinert
Ruby. Scented, cherries, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, leaner, fairly nuanced. 87

1999 Weinert Merlot Estrella
Cooked.

1994 Weinert Malbec Estrella
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, prunes and raisins. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, prunes, raisins, structured still, bit dry finish. 87

1977 Weinert Malbec Estrella
Ruby, thin brick rim. Prunes, figs, scented, bit of wood polish. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some astringent ones, other than that fairly smooth texture, coffee and black tea finish. 89

Excellent Talbot 86, Clos Fourtet 88, Hudelot-Noellat VR Suchots, Lanson Gold label 96 and more

2000 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lemons, some yellow fruits and light minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fairly fruity, some yellow apples, long if a bit lean finish. 90

1996 Lanson Gold Label
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, slightly flinty, intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh, lively, intense, apples, citrus, minerals, very long finish. 94

2008 Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots
Pale bright ruby. Lovely red berries and faintly scented nose, delicate and detailed, more intense with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and light texture and palate, more intense fruit, lovely balance, quite mouthwatering, long. 93

2002 Château Pichon-Longueville
Ruby. Cassis, starting cedar notes, some tobacco and leather, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, youthful and fresh palate, bit lean and slightly raw texture without air, long. 91

2000 Château Montus Cuvée Prestige
Ruby. Blackberries and raspberries with tobacco and coffee on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight drying texture, could have more fruit mid palate, mulberry note, long finish. 90

2008 Pignan Chateauneuf-du-Pape Réservé
Light ruby, brick rim. Ripe plums, figs and blackberries nose, quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, slightly warm with delicate fruit behind, long. 91

1967 Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna La Rosa
In neck fill. Pale orange, oxidative and earthy, thin and dry palate

1967 Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna La Villa
In neck fill. Pale ruby with brick rim and lots of sediments. Earthy, touch of prunes, very oxidized. Acidic and lean palate, drying finish.

1964 Mirafiore Barolo
In neck fill. Cloudy brick. Dry and dusty nose, some earth and wet mud nose, slight tar and roses note fat back. Lean and thin, dry.

1952 Fontanafredda Barbaresco
Almost in neck fill. Watery red with orange rim and lots of sediments. Tar, roses and dusty nose, some cherries. Fresh acidity, few tannins, leaner palate, still balanced if lacking in complexity, good length. Must have been very good. 86

1990 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Pora
Ruby, broad orange rim. Oxidative nose of tar and roses, very mature, slightly figgy and sherry notes. Fresh acidity, lean and dry.

1988 Clos Fourtet
Bottom neck fill. Ruby. Lovely and elegant floral nose, detailed, layered, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate but playful and detailed, lovely freshness, not the most complex but very charming indeed, long. 92

1986 Château Talbot
Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, very thin brick rim. Youthful, fresh and detailed nose, layered, complex, leather, cassis, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some sweet and ripe notes and still fresh and vigorous, detailed again, layered, superb, refined, superb bottle. Very long. 96

1988 Château Suduiraut
Golden. Apricots, light caramel note, especially light for producer and vintage, tropical and some fried pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and rounded mid palate, bit more edgy finish, long. 92

1991 Hutcheson Vintage Port
Slightly cloudy ruby with garnet rim. Some figs, dark berries and alcohol note nose. Fresh acidity, some figs and fairly fruity palate overshadowed by a bit obvious alcohol. Good length. 89

1977 Dow's Vintage Port
Very pale brick. Plums, figs, dades, some dark notes. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, bit alcoholic, dried fruits, not to complex, long. 90

Col d'Orcia tasting, 1968-2011

2011 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, some liquorice, red berries and plums touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, slight herbal note, little bit cooked. 86

2010 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino Banditella
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, slight herbal touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, good length. 88

2008 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, anise, pure nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lovely, little bit warmer fruit on the palate, ever so slightly jammy, long. 90

2007 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight floral note, anise, slightly spicy and some minerals on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, cherries, long finish. 91

2006 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, some morellos, leather touch, some liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, quite elegant and detailed, long if a bit lean finish. 92

1997 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby, very thin garnet rim. Leather, red berries, cherries, anise, slight chocolate touch nose. Maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, quite evolved, started out a little bit short but got longer in the glass, long. 90

1977 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby, orange rim. Leather, anise, figs, prunes, scented, some cherries, flirting if a bit subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, detailed, elegant, structured, red berries note, long finish. 94

1968 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby with orange hue and orange rim. Leather, anise, figs, prunes, scented, ever so slightly dusty nose. Fresh acidity, tannins ripe and soon gone, fruitier palate, rounded, refreshing, mature, red berries, figs and anise, long. 93

2006 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Floral, delicate, red berries nose, rounded, elegant and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity, rounded, refreshing, detailed, long. 93

1995 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento
(Magnum) Bright ruby, garnet rim. Floral, elegant nose, nuanced, leather, red and some darker berries, scented, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, elegant if a bit narrow mid palate, long. 92

2010 Col d'Orcia Nearco
Ruby. Fruity, cassis, spices, rich and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet, warm finish. 87

2010 Col d'Orcia Olmaia
Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, slightly scented, vanilla, ripe fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and rich, slightly high alcohol and a bit showy, lacks refinement and complexity, good length, bit warm finish. 88

2010 Col d'Orcia Pascena Moscadello di Montalcino
Pale golden. Floral, tropical, fresh grapes and slightly soapy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, failry detailed, a slight floral and caramel note in the finish, long. 90

1981 and 1977 Madeira's from D'Oliveiras

1981 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:

Amber, orange rim. Dried fruits, nuts, some apricots behind. Fresh and high acidity, rich yet somewhat lean body, long raisiny finish. 90

1977 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:

Bright amber, golden rim. Nuts, vanilla, dried fruits, apricots and orange peel. High acidity, refreshing, again that young Madeira leaner body, long. 90

Madeira of the week 21: 1977 D'Oliveiras Terrantez

1977 D'Oliveiras Terrantez;
Amber, orange rim. Intense, rich, nuts, orange peel, chocolate, complex. Fresh feel, high acidity, mouthwatering, layered, intense, beautiful aftertaste, long. 92+