Banfi and Kopke tasting

Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico
Kr 214,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose, some yeast and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, sweetish. 84

2015 Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino
Kr 169,90
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity nose, some nuts, faint thyme note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, creamy, fruity and rounded. Ripe yellow apples. 84

2015 Banfi Centine Bianco
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fresh,f ruity, apples, minerals, lighter finish. 84

2015 Banfi Rivo al Poggio (Engelen Gabriel for julesesongen)
Kr 129,90
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, soft, lean, totally without any personality. For those who doesn't really like wine. Sweetish. 79

2014 Banfi Centine Rosso
Kr 149,90
Bright ruby. Red fruits, some anise, touch of herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity if leaner, polished. 82

2014 Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Kr 214,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note and a touch of floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture, good length. 87

2012 Banfi Cum Laude
Kr 239,90
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, spices, some vanilla nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, red fruity, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Belnero
Kr 229,90
Ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, blueberries, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some darker notes and anise, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 394,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise and cherries, fruity, some violets and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cresh,f ruity, red berries, anise, cherries, some vanilla, long. Touch warm finish. 91

2009 Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, liquorice, quite intense nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, leather, cherries and anise finish. Long. 93

2007 Banfi Poghio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Kr 1099,90
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Plums, figs, cherries, anise, some spices, intense nose, some alcohol notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and fruity, spices, liquorice, alcohol shows up, warm finish. Long. 93

2012 Banfi Summus
Kr 439,90
Ruby. Ripe, dark fruity nose, spices, plums, blackberries, anise, quite intense nose, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, leaner palate with alcohol showing, long. 90

2015 Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui
Kr 159,90
Red. Red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, red berries, refreshing. 82

2012 Banfi Florus Moscadello di Montalcino
Kr 249,90
Golden. Rich yellow fruity nose, apricots. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, apricots, intense. Lacks complexity. 85


Kopke Christmas Ruby Reserve
Kr 232,90
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried fruits, ripe, dried fruits, some spices. 85

2011 Kopke LBV
Kr 265,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruits, some spices, ripe and rich, intense, just a wealth of fruit at this stage, long. 90

2010 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage Port
Kr 344,90
Almost black. Rich, fruity, spices, dark fruits, massive nose, intense, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, detailed, red berries and spices, refreshing, very elegant and pure and smooth finish, long. 95-96

2011 Kopke Vintage
Kr 436,90
Almost black. Ripe, rich, fruity nose, some anise, intense and layered, faint floral note, detailed, pure fruits, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and spices, rich and intense, long, some cherries and fruit stones, long. 95

Kopke White 10 Years Old Port
Kr 399,90
Amber. Dried fruits, some apricots and almost salty nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, some apricots and lemons, salty nuts note. Elegant. 88

Kopke White 30 Years Old Port
Kr 639,90
Amber. Dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, some nuts, intense, touch of marzipan nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, nutty, salty, dried yellow fruits, some raisins and dates, elegant and nuanced, creamy finish, long. 93

2003 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, touch of caramel, nuts, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples and lemons, dried fruits, elegant and smooth. 91

2002 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, some red fruits, apricots, some almonds nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and nuanced, leaner, focused, elegant minerals and salty notes, long. 90

2001 Kopke Colheita
Amber, red hue. Floral, red berries notes, dried apricots, touch of chocolate and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apricots, elegant and nuanced, smooth. 89

2000 Kopke Colheita
Deep amber. Dried fruits, some spices, some almonds and nuts, elegant. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, some salty notes and nuts, drier finish. 89

1999 Kopke Colheita
Amber, faint garnet hue. Dried fruits, some raisins, light spices note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, somewhat drier finish, good length. 89

1975 Kopke Colheita
Kr 802,90
Bottled 2016. Bright amber, golden rim. Dried fruits, some spices, apricots, sultanas, some citrus peel, touch of orange marmalade, some lemons nose, marzipan and a faint chocolate touch. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, elegant marzipan, dried fruits, rounded, smooth and elegant, nuanced, refreshing and long. Beautiful balance. Touch spicy finish. 95

1966 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1483,90
Bottled in 2016. Amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, raisins, some, some marzipan, fruity and elegant, somewhat tighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed and nuanced, some salty notes, almonds, pistachios, dried fruits, long finish. 95

1957 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1866,-
Deeper amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, some nuts, intense, leaps out of the glass, marzipan, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, citrus, minerals, peach, apricots, sultanas, superb balance, very long. Stunning bottle. 96

Clos de Vougeot tasting at Clos de Vougeot, March 2014. TN's has been published in Vin & Brennevin

2003 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Some prunes, figs. Scented, detailed and elegant nose, surprisingly evolved. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, figs and dades, sweet note to it, long and spicy finish. 92

2003 Daniel Rion Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, elegant nose, nunaced and detailed. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, figs and plums, fruity, more tannic finish, bit grippy, long. 91

2003 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Spicy. Scented and detailed nose, more mature than the first two 03's in this flight. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some oak tannins comes in and bites, bit short finish. 89

2002 Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, plums, spices, leaner nose, quite mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some unripe and fresh raspberries, elegant if leaner palate, fresh if not that complex, more youthful palate than jose, long and savory. 91

2002 Armelle & Bernard Rion Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Fruity, nuanced, mature nose, figs and prunes. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, figs and prunes, more easy going palate, fresh ig a bit short, drink within a few years. 88

2002 Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, minerals and still some oak on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively palate, fruity if grippy, long finish. Wait five more years. 92

2001 J. Grivot Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, scented, elegant and nuanced nose, some spices, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, fresh if somewhat drier finish, bit oaky, has it got the fruit for it? 91

2000 Michel Gros Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, less intense nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and leaner palate, redcurrants, fresh finish, bit short. 89

2000 Mugneret- Gibourg Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Some figs, prunes, red berries note, ever so slightly spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, leaner body and texture, long finish. 91

1999 Albert Bichot Clos Frantin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spicy, vanilla, toast and some red berries hiding behind it all on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, redcurrants, bit oaky texture, bit short. 88

1999 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Subdued nose, red berries, spices, some floral notes and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark berries and still a bit oaky. Falls off a bit in the finish, the fruit can't quite handle it. 91

1999 R. Dubois & Fils Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, figs and slightly dusty nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate if leaner, very mature, slightly dusty finish, drink soon. 88

1999 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, figs, prunes and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and refreshing, detailed, little bit oaky still in the finish, long. 92

1998 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, prunes, slightly floral, bit easy going nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, slightly biting finish, structured, long but also a bit drying. 90

1996 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright garnet. Red berries, elegant nose, maturing, minerals, ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, detailed, nuanced, fresh, long and elegant finish. 94

1987 Gros Frère & Soeur Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, brick rim. Some figs, red berries, leather, black tea nose, mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner palate and body, almost scented in the mouth, fairly nuanced, bit lean but elegant finish. Drink while it gives this much pleasure. 91

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

Ducru Beaucaillou 2003 and 2005

2005 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
85 cs 15 M Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, ripe, some coffee notes and spices, intense nose, just starting to evolve. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth and fruity, elegant palate, dark fruits, juicy, detailed and fairly nuanced, long, somewhat narrower finish, very long. 95

2003 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
90 cs 10 m Ruby, thin garnet rim. Dark fruits, ripe nose, blueberries and some anise, still some vanilla and spices, quite intense, some raspberries and a touch if figs showing up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, some coffee notes, still texture and acidity could be higher if you like it fresh, this one is more smooth and rounded, elegant, rounding off, lots of juicy fruits and chocolate notes palate, long. 96

Saint Estephe tasting

2001 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc
MAY 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, some blackcurrants leaf, minerals and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, lively, apples, grapefruits, lemons and minerals, playfula nd long. 90

2012 Günther Steinmetz Kestener Paulinshofberg
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some oranges, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, rounded, bit short. 88

2012 A. J. Adam Hofberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, minerals, orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, elegant, fresh, detailed, long. 91

2010 Château Lafon-Rochet
MAY 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, cassis, spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, spices, barrel notes fairly evident still, long. Vanilla finish. 91

2008 Château Meyney
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, spices, fruity, quite intense, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, vanilla up front, structured, coffee and bitter chocolate, good length. 89

2006 Château Meyney
Ruby. Cassis, scented, tobacco, cedar notes behind, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, intense, fruity, slight herbal note, maybe even a few astringent tannins, bell peppers, juicy fruit, long. 90

2010 Château Phélan Ségur
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, dark fruits, light floral note, minerals, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, elegant, almost smooth fruit even if structured and youthful, long. 93

1976 Château Phélan Ségur
Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Lean nose, a few figs and some liquorice, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, lean, thin, drinkable but drying. Some cherry stones. 82

2005 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, intense, spices, floral, some vanilla and spices, coconut. Beautiful nose with air, brighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark fruits, some red berries, smooth texture, long finish. 95

2004 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, detailed nose, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, structured, some vanilla, elegant and detailed, long. 92

1999 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, dark fruits, elegant, nuanced, refined, beautiful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, red berries, elegant and nuanced, bit woody finish to be picky, long. 93

1996 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, floral, leather, anise, red and darker berries, lovely nose. Tobacco and cigars. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, elegant, nuanced, red berries, slightly structured and could be longer. There is a discussion if this bottle is optimal. 94

1983 Château Calon-Ségur
Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, brick rim. Cherries, leather, red berries, elegant fruit, scented, floral notes, delicate, almost Burgundian. Sous bois. Candied strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, elegant, refreshing, still tannins, red berries, lively, cherries, fresh, long. 93

2009 La Dame de Montrose
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, quite intense, rich, some coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate than nose suggest, leaner finish, dark fruits. 89

2004 Château Montrose
Ruby. Cassis, red berries, leather, anise, floral, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, slightly fruitier bottle than last bottle, long. 92

1998 Château Montrose
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, elegant nose, cedar, light tobacco, cassis, floral notes, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cassis, elegant, fresh and fruity. Slightly more youthful than a bottle last month. 92

1995 Château Montrose
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, red berries, scented, detailed nose, elegant, light tobacco, cedar, liquorice and leather, floral high nose, lovely nose, beautiful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, lively, fruity, detailed, elegant, starting to drink beautifully, even if it will still be a long haul. Better than last bottle. 95

1975 Château Montrose
Very top shoulder fill. Brigth ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, bramble, scented, behind tobacco and figs, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, minerals, almost salty, detailed, nuanced, bit fruitier than last bottle, quite youthful bottle, structured, slightly drying finish, coffee. 92

1959 Château Montrose
Danish bottling, E. Troels-Smith, Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Leather, figs, mature, more evolved than last bottle, cedar, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some dark berries, sweet and sour, iodine and light metallic note before it actually ads some prunes in the finish. 91

2006 Les Pagodes de Cos
Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, coffee, nettles. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bit ungainly, lacks balance. Bitter and edgy. 84

2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Deep ruby. Ripe, dark fruits, intense, liquorice, plums, cassis, massive nose, coffee, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense, sweet, fruity, jammy, coffee, rich, ripe, long. 93

1999 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby. Dark fruits, slight bell peppers nose, exotic, spices, coffee. Slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, rich, some vanilla notes, spices, fruity, long but somewhat edgy. 91

1985 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby, garnet rim. Bottle bought new en primeur by owner. Dark fruits, light herbal touch, spicy and vanilla, not that elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, there is fruit here but it lacks nuance, fairly refreshing. 88

1970 Château Cos d'Estournel
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Spices, cassis, blueberries, figs, liquorice, plums, black tea and citrus. Exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, red berries, fruity, it is leaner body wise but quite intense, playful, bit lean, lovely. More pleassure than points. 92

1959 Château Cos d'Estournel
Danish bottling, Carl Permins Vinhandel Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, orange rim. Dark fruits, mint, coffee, dark chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, sweet and sour, lean and thin. 82

2005 Château Bastor Lamontagne
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, not the most complex, fresh. 88

1989 Château Guiraud
Pale amber. Fruity, intense, apricots, caramel, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, rich, caramel, apricots, grilled pineapples, ripe and sweet, long. 93

Wine evening

2006 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles
Premox

1999 Pascale Matrot Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Golden. Apples, citrus, light honey note, vanilla and minerals nose, tightens up with air. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, citrus, some nuts, apples, lemony finish, long. 94

2004 Château Léoville Poyferré
Ruby. Cassis, leather, vanilla, some cedar notes, fairly closed and even an hour in decanter didn't open it much. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, fruity, cassis, leather, long but narrow finish, needs time. 93

2007 Montille Corton Clos de Roi
Bright ruby. Bright red fruits, tight but some floral notes and raspberries, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively before lightly herbal finish, leaner, long. 91

1953 Château Cos d'Estournel
In neck fill, but to old, thoroughly dead.

1983 Château Branaire Ducru
Ruby, brick rim. Leather, violets, leaner nose, intense cedar and cigars, figs, black tea, some coffee and prunes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins letting go, fairly smooth, mint, lightly metallic to be picky but fading fairly soon. Good length. Very evolved for the vintage, but quite lovely.  88

2002 Comte Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Santenots
Bright ruby. Spicy, vanilla, pepper, cinamon, mint, red berries, minerals beneath, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries palate, tight, firm, detailed, spicy, leaner, long if narrow finish. Seems to have been a bit barrel happiness making it from my point of view. Long. 93

2009 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Nieschen GG
Pale golden. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, not that telling. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, leaner, detailed, but lacks some complexity. Long if lean. 90

2003 Dr. Pauly Bergweiler Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, apples, cinnamon, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, delicious, sweet, lively and playful, candied apples, cinamon and tropical fruits, long. 94

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Garage d'Or AS

 
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Philippe et Vincent Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage Nouvelère 2009
Rhône nord, Frankrike kr 260,40 82 poeng

 
2141401
Cant. di Piglio Elcini 2011
Lazio, Italia Rubinrød. Røde bær, noe lakris, fruktig duft, ikke så parfymert som enkelte Cesanese del Piglioer. Medium syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, sødmefull, har en viss sjarm selv om den mangler lettheten og delikatessen druen kan ha. kr 149,- 84 poeng

 
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Viberti Giovanni La Gemella Barbera d'Alba 2012
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, lett parfymert duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, juicy, kirsebær, litt sursøt, pen lengde. kr 169,- 84 poeng

 
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Viberti Giovanni Barolo Buon Padre 2010
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Tjære, roser, fioler samt noe røde bær på duft. Frisks yre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, kirsebær, noe sursøt. Pen lengde. kr 299,- (Test) 89 poeng
Interlope AS

 
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Viberti Barolo La Volta Ris 07 2007
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, noe kaffetoner, tjære og roser. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, røde bær, noe kaffe, delikat utrykk for Barolo, pen lengde. kr 448,- 89 poeng

 
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Viberti Barolo Bricco Viole Ris 07 2007
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Parfymert, litt tightere, lett balsamico touch, urter og kirsebær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tightere og strammere, syrlig, frisk og livlig, strukturert finish. kr 484,- 91 poeng

 
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Viberti Barolo San Pietro Ris 07 2007
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Røde bær, lakris, parfymert, tjære. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljert, kirsebær, strukturert og frisk, lang. kr 448,- 91 poeng

 
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Schatz S Chardonnay 2013
Ronda, Spania kr 269,80 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Sønnavin/Caroline Alfsen Peter

 
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Barranco Oscuro Cardonohay 2012
Spania Mot gullgul. Epler, mandler og fersken på duft. Syrlig, livlig, sitrus og syrlige epler, frisk. Sitrondrops. kr 299,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Sønnavin/Caroline Alfsen Peter

 
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Ariyanas Romé Rosado 2012
Málaga, Spania kr 219,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Sønnavin/Caroline Alfsen Peter

 
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Schatz Z Rosado 2013
Ronda, Spania kr 229,80 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Sønnavin/Caroline Alfsen Peter

 
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Barranco Oscuro BO2 2011
Spania kr 199,80 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Sønnavin/Caroline Alfsen Peter

 
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Valderiz 2010
Castilla y león, Spania Rubinrød. Noe mørke bær, lakris på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, vanilje, krydder, mørke bær, lakris, noe mer livlig finish. kr 275,- 85 poeng

 
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Scarzello Dolcetto d'Alba 2013
Piemonte, Italia kr 179,90 83 poeng

 
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Alberto Oggero Roero 2011
Piemonte, Italia Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, noe kirsebær og fioler på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, nesten litt kremet, relativt elegant. kr 265,- 85 poeng

 
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Pedrotti Brut Rosé 2008
Trentino-alto adige, Italia kr 260,10 83 poeng

 
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Portal Colheita Branco 2013
Douro, Portugal kr 164,70 82 poeng

 
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Delas Crozes-Hermitage Des Grands Chemins 2012
Rhône nord, Frankrike Rubinrød. Mørke bær, krydder, noe lakris, litt vanilje på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, modent, mørke bær og lakris, litt slankere i munn og nesten noe tynn finish. kr 279,90 85 poeng
United Brands AS

 
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Heartwood Zinfandel 2014
Puglia, Italia kr 149,90 82 poeng

 
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Delas Côtes-du-Rhône Saint-Esprit Rosé 2014
Rhône sør, Frankrike kr 149,90 82 poeng

A few from Bordeaux

2008 Château Latour Martillac blanc
Lemon yellow. Grapefruit, tropical notes, vanilla, minerals, smoky notes and spices nose, rich. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, minerals, lemons, fresh, smokey and layered, long. 92

1998 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Closed nose, cassis, fruity, lightly scented, some minerals and light tobacco note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, some cassis, plums and minerals beneath, long but somewhat lean finish. 92

2007 Château Potensac
Ruby. Cassis, plums, some vanilla, lightly scented nose. Some violets. Fresh acidity, ripetannins, leaner body, fruity, little development but somewhat more polished structure since last bottle, good length. 88

2000 Château Pontet-Canet
Ruby. Corked

2001 Château Certan de May
Ruby. Scented, elegant, exotic, flirting nose, red berries, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner fruit than last bottle, elegant structure, plums, blueberries, cassis, layered and nuanced, long. 93

2004 Château Tertre Roteboeuf
Ruby. Intense, ripe fruits, blueberries, lightly spicy, plums, scented, intense and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, sweet, dark berries, red fruits freshness, long. 93

2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Golden. Rich, intense, botrytis, apricots, pineapples, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe, rounded and fruity, intense, leaner palate than nose suggest, pineapples and almost creamy finish, smooth and long. 94

05 Grgich, 05 Goulée and 03 Tourelles de Longueville

2005 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby. Rich, intense, fruity, cassis, blackberries, some vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, structured, opened up more with air, good length. 89

2005 Goulée
Deep ruby. Cassis, some spices, fruity, light cedar note, some figs and vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, getting less fat each time I taste it. 89

2003 Les Tourelles de Longueville
(2nd Ch Pichon Baron) Ruby. Youthful, fruity, cassis, some vanilla, fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly raw first and needed an hour in decanter to open up and polish down, fruity, quite refreshing for the vintage and still very youthful. Long. 90

Oremus 1972- 2012 tasting

2012 Oremus Furmint Tokaji Dry Mandolás
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, almonds and wood on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, but again a bit over shadowed by oak, bit warm finish. 84

2009 Oremus Tokaji Szamorodni Édes Sweet
Pale golden. Light almonds note over clementines and a light rose touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively but dies off in finish. 86

2008 Oremus Tokaji Szamorodni Édes Sweet
Towards golden. Rich, light alcohol note and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, clementines, candied pears. 86

2008 Oremus Tokaji 3 Puttonyos
Towards golden. Almonds, candied clementines and pineapples nose. Light vanilla touch. Fresh and lively acidity, fruity but dies off a bit leaving acidity and a narrow clementine fruitiness. Died off fairly quickly, corked after fifteen minutes.

2007 Oremus Tokaji 3 Puttonyos
Towards golden. Fruity, candied pineapples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively but again hollow finish. Good length. 88

2006 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Golden with amber hue. Intense nose, almost incence or rather coconut, apricots, pineapples, light spicy touch and floral notes. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively, rounded and detailed, elegant, lovely balance, playful finish. 91

2001 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Towards amber. Light caramel note, candied fruits, dried notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and ripe, sweet apricots, light caramelised pears note, butter scotch finish. 91

1993 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Amber. Smoky, ash, lapsang souchong tea, raisins below, intense but somewhat oxidised and dusty wood. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity mid palate but leaner finish and somewhat dry, long and thin finish. 89

1972 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Deep amber. Nuts, wood polish, light raisins note, dried apricots nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, thin palate but what is there is quite lively, apples and apricots, sultanas with a lively acidity. 89

2006 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale amber. Apricots, raisins, pineapples, intense and concentrated nose. Rich. High acidity, ripe and intense, lively, detailed, highly playful, detailed and layered, ripe and fruity, long. 94

2003 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale amber. Raisins, light smoky note, some caramelised apples, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, almost creamy texture, rich and intense, waves of flavour, long. 93

1999 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale orange gold. Raisins, nuts, almonds, apricots, dried fruits and caramel. High acidity, lively, fresh and intense, detailed, dies off a bit before more in the finish, long. 92

1972 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Deep amber. Smoky, dusty, some raisins, burnt caramel and burnt butter nose. Wood polish. Medium acidity, rich, raisins, nuts and almonds, dried apricots, caramel and some coffee notes, almost toast. Long. 91

2002 Oremus Tokaji Eszencia
Amber. Nuts, raisins, apple cake, spicy, cinnamon, citrus, ripe lemon, some vanilla, coffee notes and milk chocolate. High acidity, lively even if beyond rich, smooth texture, sticky, viscous, playful acidity swimming in thick oil, detailed, very long. 97

06 Labégorce Zédé, 08 Fieuzal blanc, 11 Duplessis Monts Mains and more

2012 Château Mercier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Some grapefruits, gooseberries and vanilla notes, ligh minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, leaner, fresh. 86

2008 Château Fieuzal blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Minerals, almost smokey, grapefruit, lemons, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, touch of nuts, long finish. 91

2012 Château Vrai Caillou
Ruby. Light blueberries nose, some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, slightly bitter finish. 83

2008 Château de Fonbel
Ruby. Bit tight nose, needs time to open, blueberries, some floral notes far back, fruit forward. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, smooth and rounded texture, dark berries palate, good length. 89

2010 Kloster Eberbach Riesling Spätlese
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, light ninerals and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rounded, somewhat fuller palate, good length. 87

2003 Roccolo Grassi Amarone
Deep ruby. Rich nose, dark and dried fruits, some coffee and alcohol high notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, big and intense, ripe, fruity and dry finish, more nuanced and more together than last bottle, less vulgar. 90

2005 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva
Ruby. Blueberries, vanilla and liquorice nose, light spicy touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, blueberries and vanilla. Good length. 87

2006 Château Labégorce Zédé
Ruby. Cedar, minerals, cassis, some plums, more evolved than expected on the nose. Vanilla. Somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, somewhat firm but not much for the vintage, good length. 89

2013 Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals note, fruity nose. Some peaches. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and peach, elegant texture, good length. 85

2011 Gérard Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montmais
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, steely, narrow and focused nose, oysters, nuanced, lovely. Fresh acidity, lenaet, narrow, focused, linear, detailed, lovely balance, long. 90

20 Clos de Vougeot's tasted

All bottles double decanted before serving, tasted from Riedel Vinum Burgundy.

2007 Jean-Marc Millot Clos de VougeotBright pale ruby. Fresh nose, little bit lean and shut, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, red berries, fresh and fruity if a bit lean, good length. 88

2006 Gros Frere Soeur Clos de Vougeot "Musigni"
Bright ruby. Tight, some spices, mint, little fruit, closed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, dry and woody, rustic, lacks fruit. Skinny. Bitter woody burnt spices finish. 83

2006 Hudelot-Noëllat Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, coffee, lacks some nuances and refinement. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner fruit, fairly elegant, red berries, lightly scented, long. 91

2006 Nicolas Potel Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Lightly scented, some floral notes and red berries, tight but opens up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, quite intense, detailed, long finish. 90

2010 Bouchard Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, violets, elegant nose, detailed, refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, mouthwatering, red berries, refreshing, long. 93

2010 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant, bit spicy nose, fruity, some vanilla behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red berries, elegant, bit firm mid palate and finish, somewhat spicey and vanilla, long, needs a few years. 92

2005 Château de Corton André Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Some figs, sous bois, red berries,scented and spicey nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, fuller bodied but a bit dry finish, long. 90

2001 Chantal Lescure Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Sous bois, spicey, mint, dentist office. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded mid palate but drying finish. 87

2005 De Montille Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Tight, scented, bright red fruits, light minerals note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant and detailed, bit tight and firm, especially for the vintage, lovely. 92

2009 Denis Mortet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, vanilla, spices, red berries and some darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant but a bit up front oak, lots of spices, bit woody, peppery finish. Long. 91

2008 Lamarche Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spices, red fruits, scented, firm nose, slight burnt note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity but tight, strawberries, fresh, redcurrants, long.  Bit all over the place, hollow. 88

2010 Lamarche Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, detailed, redcurrants and strawberries, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, red berries, bright fruit if leaner and firmer, bit tight, leaner finish. Not up to Echezeaux in the vintage. 91

2003 De Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens
Ruby. Dark fruits, cinnamon, fruity, bit ungainly nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, figs, leather, fresh but a bit warm and spicey finish, good length. 89

2010 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some dark fruits, fruity, ripe, light sous bois note, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark fruits, sweet notes, layered, intense, big, bit warm, somewhat alcoholic, rich and long. 93

2009 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Bright ruby. Ripe, some coffee, dark fruits, plums, spicey, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, sweet. Dark fruits, ripe, could have more freshness but fairly flirting, served on the chilled side. Long. 92

2008 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, slight vegetal note far back, pepper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, elegant, ever so slightly hollow, long. 91

2002 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
Towards ruby. Scented. Red berries, some sous bois, scented, detailed, elegant, layered, needs time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, some sous bois, leaner, some spices and coffee, some mint, black tea, long finish. 93

2007 Domaine d'Eugiéne Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Some herbs, unripe strawberries, scented, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smoot if lean palate, eleagnt but a bit thin, good elngth. 89

2007 Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant and layered nose, some wood spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, elegant, detailed, bit lean but lovely, fresh and long. Lean all the way. 91

1986 Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, sous bois, earthy, not too complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs attack but lacks mid palate and finish, drying. 86

10 Lamarche Echezeaux, 88 Latour, 85 Gilette, 98 Troplong Mondot and more

2010 Francois Lamarche Echezeaux
Served blind. Ruby. Highly scented, strawberries, raspberries, light herbal note, pepper, some spices, vanilla, flirting like few. Stunning. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firmer palate, detailed, lovely balance, bit firm now, youthful, very elegant, long. 94

1988 Château Latour
Served blind. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Highly scented, cassis, detailed, leather, tobacco, slightly starting prunes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, fairly rounded, detailed, long. 94

1998 Château Troplong Mondot
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, intense, slight alcohol note, vanilla still, spices, exotic, dark fruits, seemingly showy ripeness and alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, rich, a little bit all over the place now, but there is something quite exciting about it. 94

2001 Château La Tour Blanche
Towards amber, quite deep colour for the vintage. Rich nose, apricots, vanilla, raisins, pineapples, detailed and intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, ripe and detailed, fairly fresh but developed considering the last bottle one and a half years ago, long. 93

1985 Château Gilette
Golden with orange rim. Almonds, pineapples, caramel, vanilla, intense, rich nose, raisins. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, intense, detailed, almonds, marsipan, lovely balance, long. 95

2011 Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese***
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, apricots, minerals, detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, detailed, rounded, lovely balance, detailed, long. 94

2008 Georg Breuer Berg Dchlossberg Riesling Auslese
Corked bottle.

2003 Château de la Genaiserie Coteaux du Layon La Roche
Deep amber. Rich, smokey, ripe, apricots, caramel and burnt nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, leaner, playful, bit dried finish. 88

Winetailor November release

 
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Jean Milan Cuvée Nico Widerberg Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yeasty note, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, fruity, light sweet note, crowd pleaser. kr 259,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Schloss Lieser Riesling Kabinett 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and fruity, a bit more fruit than usual, lovely. kr 179,90
88 poeng

 
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
California, Usa Deep ruby. Rich nose, dark fruits, scented, cassis, liquorice, tobacco and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe cassis, some vanilla and spices, long. kr 499,90
91 poeng

 
1886101
Pieropan Soave Classico 2013
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow. Apples, elegant almost floral note nose, almonds and peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, summer in a bottle, lovely. kr 149,90
87 poeng

 
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Niepoort Tawny 10 Years Old
Douro, Portugal Pale amber-garnet. Dried fruits, nuts, scented, anise nose. Fresh acidity, some red berries and dried apricots, some nuts, lovely as always. kr 179,90 (Basis)
88 poeng
Winetailor as

Domaine de Bellene Saint-Romain VV 2012
Pale lemon yellow. Heavier minerals, apples, citrus and almost creamy notes for Saint-Romain. Fresh acidity, fuller body and texture for the appelation, again towards creamy. Citrus minerals finish.
87 Poeng

 
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Niepoort Tawny 30 Years Old
Douro, Portugal Pale amber. Dried fruits, intense, some nuts, raisins, almost scented nose. Fresh acidity, lively, intense, layered, mouthwatering, detailed, rich, nutty, savory, long. kr 899,90 (Parti)
93 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage 2009
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, rich, blueberries, intense nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, detailed, fruity, elegant LBV, long. kr 219,90 (Basis)
90 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Lavradores de Feitora Tres Bagos Reserva
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Berries nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh. kr 419,90
81 poeng

 
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Niepoort Fabelaktig Douro 2013
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Fruity, rounded, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries palate. kr 139,90 (Basis)
83 poeng
Winetailor as

 
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Niepoort Charme 2010
Douro, Portugal Deep ruby. Spicey, dark fruits, anise and some red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, quite lively, dark fruits, almost mouthwatering, long. kr 500,30
91 poeng

 
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Pieropan Ruberpan Valp Cl Sup 11
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Fruity, ripe red berries, anise, and light tea note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, good length. kr 175,-
88 poeng

 
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Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso 2011
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Liquorice, plums, figs and prunes nose. Leather and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tabnins, fruity, fresh and quite lively Ripasso, good length. kr 141,- (Basis)
86 poeng
Winetailor as

Barbeito Malvasia Colheita 2000
Amber. Nuts, dried apricots, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, rounded, fruity, intense, dried fruits and nuts finish, lovely, almost smokey touch in the end. 91 poeng

Barbeito Single Harvets Medium Dry 2003
Amber. Intense, nutty, caramel, dried fruits and smokey note. Fresh acidity, intense, ripe, dark fruits, dried fruits, good length. 89 poeng 

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Det skjer ting ute i verden med vinstilen om dagen. For ett år siden omtrent var jeg i Tyskland for å smake terroirviner fra Argentina, jeg skjønner hvor de vil men de hadde ikke nådd helt frem enda. En større rekke australsk vin for noen uker siden gav mange overraskelser, og nå en rekke på 49 amerikanere, og igjen ser man hvor det bærer. Det gjelder ikke bare utenfor Europa, også her bærer det mot mindre (over)modning, lavere alkohol, mer syre og friskhet. Jeg har faktisk hørt mer enn en vinprodusent si til meg at «-Dere nordmenn har hatt rett hele veien, vi trodde dere var litt rare for ti år siden, men mindre fat, lavere alkohol og mer friskhet gir bedre og mer drikkbare viner». 

Vi nordmenn har etterspurt dette hele veien faktisk. Det vil si de kvalitetsbevisste av oss, for folk flest liker sødme og alkohol på masseprodusert vin. Forskjellen er at også fine wine drikkere ute i verden har likt dette. Det som fascinerer meg er å se hvor raskt man skifter stil og min hypotese om at høy modning alene ikke er nok for å lage god vin bekreftes når Copain med tidligere vinmaker Wells Guthrie som blant annet gikk i lære hos Helen Thurleys som lager mild sagt overdrevne viner, og han klarer å snu i stilart nærmest fra en årgang til den neste. Nå har Copain laget gode viner noen år alt, jeg husker en svært god flaske smakt i New York i 2009, men dette slippets viner er for meg de mest klokkeklare jeg har sett herfra, jeg smakte dog ikke de som ble sluppet i fjor. 

Det er flere høydepunkter underveis her, chardonnayene mangler litt adresse for de som er vant med burgund, men det er vellagede viner hvor det ikke oversvømmes av fat, smør og popkorn, pinotene går fra å være rike og sødmefulle men aldri så mye at det bikker over slik enkelte kunne gjøre for bare få årganger siden, selv om disse fortsatt utvilsomt finnes, er de i svært liten grad med her. På den andre siden har vi fruktige, elegante og parfymerte pinoter. Scherrer drar det lengst mot ekstraksjon men det lander fortsatt på riktig side. Anthil og Knez sammen med Copain har noen av de for meg mest elegante. Prisene har jeg litt vanskelig for å klage på selv om spesialutvalget gjør de unødvendig dyre. Men sett opp mot en del burgundpriser begynner dette å bli farlig gode alternativer, om man ser etter ren nytelse av god pinot, og ikke skal prøve å sammenligne. 

Syrah og zinfandel leverer her ett for meg nytt syn på begge druene etter hva jeg har smakt før. Jeg får ikke gåsehud av zinfandel noen gang, den er for søt selv ved lave alkoholnivåer, men syrah har her fått frem viner det virkelig hadde vært morsomt å kaste inn i en Nord Rhône flight. Sean Thackrey er unntaket med sin petite syrah, denne er så annerledes i sitt utrykk og rikhet, men den klarer faktisk å bære 15,1% alkohol. Kanskje fordi det foregår så mye i denne vinen at man mister fokus. Skulle gjerne ha smakt hele rekken da min erfaring med dette unikumet av en produsent er syltynt. Her er vinmakingsfat strødd utover hele eiendommen hans i Sonoma County, og det eksperimenteres med det aller meste. Se episode 7 er det vel av Oz & James California serie, så får du se en annerledes produsent, og vinene, i alle fall de to jeg har smakt så langt, er spennende. Og annerledes. 

Cabernet sauvignon glimrer med sitt fravær med ett hederlig unntak, Dunn dukker opp i all sin glans. Jeg har vært fan siden første flaske ble smakt i USA i 2008 og jeg har kastet meg over enhver sjanse til å smake Dunn siden. Men her er det uventet mye struktur og syre for Napa Valley og vinene tåler lett 30 år i nær sagt alle årganger når vi snakker om Howell Mountain. Vanlig Napa cab tåler nok også 25 år. Hvorfor dukker det ikke opp mer? Jo, fordi det er umulig å selge i Norge er beskjeden. Men det kommer fra de samme som ikke klarer å selge hvit Bordeaux også, selv om stadig flere etterspør dette, og det dukker opp stadig oftere i de private smakingene jeg er med på, og ofte er flasken kjøpt i utlandet, nettopp fordi det ikke er å oppdrive her hjemme. Men jeg savner Heitz, deres viner er strålende i min bok og prisene pleier ikke å være så langt unna Dunn der jeg handler i USA i alle fall. Men det er kanskje ingen norsk importør for Heitz?

Vinene fra Cristom er forsinket og kommer en uke etter slippet.

Bedrock Shebang II White Cuvee
Kr 228,90
Lyst gullfarget. Lett røkt tone, vanilje og noe krydder på duft. Frisk syre, lett kremet i munn, sitrus, fersken, syrlig og relativt frisk, pen lengde. 87

2013 Cristom Estate Viognier
Kr 298,90
Lyst strågul farge. Epler, sitrus, lett tropisk og noe mineralsk duft. Medium syre, epler, lime og sitroner, relativt detaljert, fruktig, avslutter med ferskentoner og gul frukt, pen lengde. 89

2011 Mount Eden Wolff Vineyards Chardonnay
Kr 260,60
Sitrongul farge. Lett popcorn tone, noe flint og lett mineralsk under noe smør og epler. Frisk syre, sitrus, gule epler, vanilje og smør, kremet men relativt frisk finish, nesten mot leken. Ørlite gran varm finish. 89

2011 Knez Demuth Vineyard Chardonnay
Kr 329,-
Lyst sitrongul farge. Epler, lett vokspreg, grillede sitroner og noe mineralsk duft. Frisk syre, lett kremet, fruktig, sitrus, gule og grønne epler, lett flinttone, vaniljetone, elegant vin. Kun 12,9 alk. 90

2011 Scherrer Helfer Vineyards Chardonnay
Kr 359,-
Kun 90 kasser laget. 60 flasker i Norge. Lyst sitrongul farge. Røkt, noe mineraler under epler, sitrus og krutt. Frisk syre, livlig, intens, minerals, smør og varme nøtter, syrlig finish, forfriskende om noe røkpreget. 89

2011 Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir
Kr 298,90
Lyst rubinrød farge. Røde bær, lett parfymert duft, fruktig, kanskje noe vandig. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, avrundet og fruktig, snill, avrundet, relativt elegant. 87

2011 Cristom Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir
Kr 349,90
Lyst rubinrød farge. Parfymert, fruktig, røde bær, kjølig utrykk, lett kryddertone på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, stram, røde bær, lett kirsebærstein og noe tight, pen lengde. 90

2012 Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 436,30
Rubinrød. Lett parfymert duft, røde bær, krydret, muligens ikke hundre prosent flaske. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, lett frukt, sødmefulle bær, litt røff i kantene men blir mer parfymert med mer luft. Trenger antagelig betydelig dekantering, men noe usikkerhet rundt flasken rundt bordet. 88-90

2011 Drouhin Laurene Pinot Noir
Kr 475,-
Granateplerød farge. Røde bær, lett kanel og vanilje, noe krydret langt bak på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, strukturert og biter nesten i kjaken, livlig men en smule hul i midtpartiet om man pirker, stram finish. 89

2012 County Line Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 299,-
Lyst rubinrød farge. Smule reduktiv duft og trenger luft, røde bær, kjølig og litt slankere stil. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, kjølig, elegant og leskende, litt strammere, pen lengde. 89

2012 Block 7 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 299,-
Rubinrød farge. Røde bær, mørkere frukt, mer modning, parfymert og lett sødmefull duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rikere og fruktigere, noe sødmefull, mangler litt adresse, noe stram finish. 88

2012 Anthill Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 329,-
336 flasker kommer. Lyst rubinrød. Noe parfymert, fruktig, elegant, røde bær, servert noe kjølig så den blir litt lukket, antydninger av florale toner. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, leken og elegant, livlig, delikat, røde bær og parfymert finish, lang. 91

2012 Kutch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 349,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, elegant, detaljert duft, røde bær, elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, livlig og fruktig, detaljert, frisk. 90

2010 Scherrer Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Kr 359,-
Rubinrød farge. Noe nesler, lett jordbærsyltetøy og søte moreller på duft. Frisk syre, kodne tanniner, fruktig, litt rikere, sødmefull og noe strammere finish, krydret. 88

2012 Anthil Campbell Ranch Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, lett krydret duft, elegant om noe tight. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, avrundet, elegant og nesten kremet tekstur, pen lengde. 90

2011 Anthil Comptche Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Rubinrød farge. Parfymert duft, krydder, kanel, noe mørkere bær, tight. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, kjøttfull, fruktig, intens, lett umoden finish, lang. 90

2012 Anthil Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Lyst rubinrød farge. Røde bær, fruktig duft, parfymert med litt mer luft, ørliten anistone. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, fruktig, nesten en liten mineraltone langt bak, flott balanse, lang. 92

2012 Lioco Sonoma Coast Laguna Pinot Noir
Kr 354,80
Klart rubinrød farge. Røde bær, parfymert duft, elegant, nesten litt floral. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, rik, intens, sødmefull, kraftig, lang finish. 91

2011 Knez Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Kr 299,-
Lyst rubinrød, lett tåkete. Tett, lett kokte jordbær, nyper og kirsebær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tight, litt enkel. 84

2010 Knez Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 389,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, rik, fruktig, anis, krydder, vanilje, litt tyngre duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner,r ik, fruktig, leken, røde bær, forfriskende, lang kjølig finish. 91

2012 Kutch Falstaff Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 449,-
Rubinrød. Rik, sødmefull, jordbær og blåbærsyltetøy på duft, krydret. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tight, trang, mye struktur men har ikke helt frukten til å bakke opp, føles litt varm selv med 12,9 alk. og sødmefull finish, tørrekstrakt. 88

2012 Radio-Coteau Dierke Pinot Noir
Kr 479,-
Klart rubinrød. Sødmefulle mørke bær, rik og fruktig, noe vanilje og kanel på duft. Medium plus syre, modne tanniner, rik, avrundet men noe hul, litt ekstrahert. 88

2012 Radio-Coteau Savoy Pinot Noir
Kr 479,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, fioler, litt rik men relativt flørtende duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, røde bær, moreller, noe sødmefull men friskhet til å bakke opp, lang. 91

2012 Radio-Coteau Terra Nuema Pinot Noir
Kr 479,-
Rubinrød. Røde bær, parfymert, lett krydret, snev av florale toner langt bak, elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull frukt, røde bær, kandiserte fioler, lett krydret, ørliten sjokoladetone, rik, lang finish. 92

2011 Copain Les Voisins Pinot Noir
Kr 329,-
Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, kanel, krydret, noe mineralsk duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, fruktsten, relativt elegant om kanskje lett rustikk i tonen, pen lengde. 89

2012 Copain Monument Tree Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, jordbær, bringebær og rips, liten fioltone, elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, leken, fruktig, rikere, intens, sødmefull, litte gran varm finish (13,6), lang. 91

2011 Copain Kiser En Bas Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Lyst rubinrød. Kandiserte røde epler, kanel, kirsebær, vanilje, røde bær og fat. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, litt slank men sødmefull, røde bær, fruktig, pen lengde. 90

2011 Copain Kiser En Haut Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Lyst rubinrød farge. Parfymert, røde bær, kandiserte fioler, liten sjokoladetone igjen på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, leken, livlig, forfriskende, røde bær, elegant, lang. 92

2010 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Kun ca 100 kasser laget. Lyserød farge. Parfymert, røde bær, intens, fenikkel, timian og nesten en tone hengt kjøtt. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull, følger ikke opp duften, blir litt ensformig men opprettholder en bra friskhet selv med 14,2 alk. 90

2010 Scherrer Big Brother Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Rubinrød. Vanilje, krydder, røde bær, fruktsten, rikt og sødmefull duft. Medium syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, sødmefullt, opprettholder en viss friskhet men rik og varm finish. (14,8). 89

2012 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir
Kr 434,70
Rubinrød. Nyper, fruktsten, røde bær, lett nesle tone, krydder og avnilje på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig men litt slank, strukturert men er det nok frukt til å takle fatene på sikt? Litt hul finish med mye fatspice. 88

Bedrock Shebang VII Old Vine Red Cuvée
Kr 228,70
Dyprød, lilla kant. Rik, fruktig, sødmefull, mørke bær, vanilje, tung duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull, fruktig, strukturert, litt hul finish, varm. 87

2012 Arnot-Roberts North Coast Syrah
Kr 336,30
Dyprød farge. Rik, fruktig, multer, bjørnebær, sødmefull og intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, nesler under, kraftig og søt finish. 88

2012 County Line Russian River Valley Syrah
Kr 299,-
Dyprød farge. Mørke bær, fruktig duft, anis, lær og pepper i bakgrunn. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk og livlig, fruktig, bjørnebær, noe sødmefull men friskhet til å bakke opp, pen lengde. 89

2012 Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah
Kr 399,-
Mot opak. Rik, sødmefull duft, bjørnebær, vaniljetoner bak og pepper, krydret. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, sødmefull og fruktig, intens, bjørnebær og blåbær, syrlig og livlig, lang finish. 91

2012 Lioco Mendocino County Indica Carignan
Kr 275,20
Rubinrød. Parfymert, mørke bær, sjokolade, krydret, plommer, rik duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull men livlig og relativt forfriskende, sødmefull finish. 88

2012 Bedrock Evanghelo Heritage Wine
Kr 404,30
Mot opak. Rik, intens, heftig duft, mørke bær, lett alkoholtone på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rikt og sødmefullt, søtt av mørke bær, varm finish. 87

2010 Graziano Petite Sirah Old Vines
Kr 229
Mot opak. Rik, fruktig, krydret, mørke bær, banantone langt bak og svakt floral. Medium syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull og virker kunstig. 85

2010 Thackrey Sirius Petite Sirah
Kr 488,80
Opak. Krydderkake, eukalyptus, nybakte boller, kardemomme, intenst og rikt, mørke bær. Frisk, syre, modne tanniner, rik, hefitg, alkoholen skinner igjennom, døyver munnen, (15,1), heftig og anderledes. Lang finish. 92

2011 Graziano Zinfandel Mendocino
Kr 249,-
Rubinrød. Krydret, hengt kjøtt, svisker, kokt jordbær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og fruktig men slank for zinfandel, litt tørrstoffer i finish. 87

2011 Graziano Zinfandel Reserve
Kr 299,-
Rubinrød. Litt kokt nesle og mørke bær, vanilje og krydder på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og fruktig, sødmefull, varm lakris finish. 88

2012 County Line Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Kr 299,-
Mot opak. Rik, fruktig og sødmefull duft, bjørnebær og vanilje, noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig og sødmefull, nesten mot søtladen. Litt enkel. 87

2012 Bedrock Lorenzo's Heritage Wine
Kr 390,70
Rubinrød. Rik, sødmefull, alkoholisk og krydder på duft. Medium syre, modne tanniner, rik, sødmefull, kraftig, søt frukt. 87

2012 Bedrock Sonoma Valley Old Vine Zinfandel
Kr 309,70
Mot opak. Rik, krydret, fruktig, pepper, vanilje, mørke bær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull, pepperkaker og kardemomme, mørke bær, litt varm finish. 88

2011 Scherrer Old and Mature Vines Zinfandel
Kr 329,-
Rubinrød. Mørke bær, plommer, bjørnebær, rik og fruktig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, sødmefull, bløt, søt finish. 87

2006 Dunn Howell Mountain
Kr 757,20
Dypt rubinrød. Lag på lag, rik duft, solbær, parfymert, lær, tobakk, parfymert, intens. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, lag på lag, intenst men også elegant, detaljert og kompleks, lang. Trenger tid enda. 2020- 95

2003 Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Kr 690,50
Dypt rubinrød. Lær, lakris, solbær, intens, parfymert, lag på lag på duft. Kaffe og sjokolade. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, litt tørrende, lakris, strukturert og livlig, trenger fortsatt tid eller vesentlig lufting, lang. 91

2003 Dunn Howell Mountain
Kr 799,30
Dypt rubinrød. Mørke bær, parfymert, rik og fruktig duft, intens, lakris, lag på lag, kompleks, tobakk, solbær, heftig. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, deep, fruity, structured, long and layered. 95

Hvite smakt av Zalto Universal, pinot av Riedel Vinum Burgund og øvrige av Riedel Vinum Bordeaux.