March News Fondberg

2023 Soalheiro Alvarinho Espumante Soalheiro

Kr. 229,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yeasty notes, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some peach, fruit forward, good length. 87

 

2022 Soalheiro Alvarinho Terramatter Organic

Kr. 259,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, fruit forward, candied lemons notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, rounded, some nuts, elegant texture, slight honey note in the finish. 89

 

2021 Soalheiro Ag.Hora Loureiro

Kr. 289,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, fruit driven nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fruit forward, refreshing. Good length. 88

 

2023 De Bortoli Willowglen Riesling

Kr. 427,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, fruit driven, leaner, refreshing. 81

 

2020 Dom.Roux Chassagne-Montrachet La Goujonne

Kr. 699,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some citrus and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some citrus notes, elegant texture, buttery, good length. 87

 

2021 Bader-Mimeur Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houilleres

Kr. 699,90

Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, lemons, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some citrus, fruit forward, good length. 88

 

2014 Bader-Mimeur Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houilleres

Kr. 859,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, nuts, some spices, fruit forward, some citrus notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some citrus, fruit forward, nuts, youthful for its age but is developing. 88

 

2021 Stag's Leap Karia Chardonnay

Kr. 429,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some vanilla and spices nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, apples, some citrus, vanilla, buttery, long finish. 90

 

2019 Stag's Leap Arcadia Chardonnay

Kr. 659,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons and vanilla, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, juicy, citrus, almost a litte iron note going through it, creamy, detailed, some citrus, long finish. 93

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Bourgogne Hautes Cote de Nuits

Kr. 399,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied, good length. 87

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Chambolle-Musigny 

Kr. 899,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, some liquorice notes nose, some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red and darker fruits, blackberries, good length. 88

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots 

Kr. 1099,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, raspberries, good length. Firmer. 90

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Kr. 879,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Les Rouges du Dessus

Kr. 1289,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, lighter nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, elegant texture, long finish. 90

 

2012 Stag's Leap Artemis

Kr. 979,90

Ruby. Blackberries, blueberries, fruit driven, vanilla, coffee and spices, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, blackberries, vanilla and spices, long finish. 91

 

2000 Stag's Leap Cask 23

Kr. 3199,90

Ruby with thin brick rim. Cassis, blackberries, some spices, dark fruits, liquorice, vanilla, spices, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, spices, detailed, intense, nuanced, layered, minerals, incredibly long. 97

 

2020 Stag's Leap Cask 23

Kr. 3500,00

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, anise and spices, liquorice, dark fruits, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, detailed, layered, intense, juicy, hides 15% alcohol very well. 96

 

2009 Chateau de Monrecueil

Kr. 269,90

Ruby, garnet rim Figs, dates, blackberries, anise and vanilla notes nose, tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, leaner bodied, dates and figs. 87

Beaulieu Vineyards

Kommer på marsslippet.

2016 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon XX

Kr 329,90

600 flasker i landet. Deep ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, cassis, some coffee notes, chocolate nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark berries, spices, juicy, some vanilla and spices, cassis, spices, long finish. 90

2016 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon XX

Kr 449,90

300 flasker i landet. Deep ruby. Blackberries, spices, dark fruity nose, some graphite notes, vanilla and spices, some chocolate, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise, spices, liquorice, detailed, lovely intensity and freshness, yet quite dense, long. 92

2015 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Napa Valley Reserve XX

Kr 479,90

72 flasker i Norge. Deep ruby. Dark fruity, spices, liquorice, juicy, anise nose. Rich and deep, yet a faint floral high note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blackberries, minerals beneath, dense, vanilla, spices, long. 93

2010 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Napa Valley Reserve

Ikke tilgjengelig

24 flasker i Norge. Deep ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, some tobacco, detailed, intense nose, plums and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blackberries, juicy, nuanced, juicy, ripe, rich, long, chocolate and vanilla finish. 92

2015 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve

Kr 999,-

Deep ruby. Rich, dense, some spices, liquorice, layered, deep, some floral notes, vanilla, spices, chocolate, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, rich, dense, some spices, liquorice, layered, deep, has alcohol sweetness but great depth of fruit, long indeed. 96

2006 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve

Ikke tilgjengelig.

Deep ruby, thin red rim. Liquorice, spices, anise, richer nose, some tobacco, layered, plums and cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, juicy, blueberries, detailed, intense, cassis, figs, blueberries, some minerals in the aftertaste, long dark fruity and spicy finish. 96

Best Buys, Bibendum, Strøm May News

Dominus Estate 2011
Deep ruby. Cassis, light bell pepper note, anise, leather, some vanilla, fruity, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, detailed, dark fruits, long. Spes bestilling, 1350,- 94 poeng

2259501
Dominus Napanook 2011
California, Usa Ruby. Cassis, herbal, spices, vanilla and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, fruity, rounded, dark berries, spices, elegant texture, long. kr 599,- 91 poeng
Strøm AS

5278706
Ravenswood Zinfandel 2013
California, Usa Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, rich, liquorice, mint and loads of dark fruit. kr 399,90 (Basis) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

3081701
Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Zinfandel 2013
California, Usa Ruby. Spices, cooked fruit, ripe, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, alcoholic, hollow and spicy. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

68501
Faustino V Reserva 2009
Rioja, Spania Ruby. Dark fruits, liqurice, vanilla and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, liquorice finish. kr 159,90 (Test) 86 poeng
Bibendum AS

139301
Faustino VII 2012
Rioja, Spania Ruby. Blueberries, vanilla, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, somewhat leaner finish. kr 112,- (Basis) 84 poeng
Bibendum AS

517001
Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz 2012
Victoria, Australia Deep ruby. Juicy, fruity, dark berries, peppery nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, juicy and peppery, lovely. kr 221,10 (Basis) 87 poeng
Best Buys

4472501
Chapoutier Belleruche 2013
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, pepper nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, spicy. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

1706601
Sarnin Berroux Bourgogne Rouge 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light spritz that I'm not particularly fond off, fruity. kr 257,10 84 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

2268601
Brown Brothers Devils Corner Pinot Noir 2014
Tasmania, Australia Ruby. Fruity, spices, red berries, bit jammy. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, jammy palate. kr 184,90 82 poeng
Strøm AS

5278706
Ravenswood Zinfandel 2011
California, Usa Ruby. Red berries, fruity and herbs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, coffee, dark chocolate and rum. kr 399,90 (Basis) 80 poeng
Strøm AS

9348706
Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Fruity nose, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy. kr 419,- (Basis) 80 poeng
Strøm AS

1113406
Signature Series Brunel Côtes du Rhône
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, spices nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, fruity. kr 421,- (Test) 79 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

4183001
Woodbridge Chardonnay 2013
California, Usa Towards lemon yellow. Apples, butter, vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, sweet, rounded, flat, alcoholic. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 78 poeng
Strøm AS

2115205
AIX Rosé 2013
Provence, Frankrike Pale pink. Fruity, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded finish. kr 400,- 82 poeng

1288601
Roblin Origine Sancerre Rosé 2013
Loire, Frankrike Watery pink yellow. Light hardly fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light and boring. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 78 poeng
Bibendum AS

987101
Dom. Gérard Fiou Sancerre 2014
Loire, Frankrike Watery pink. Fruity nose. Fresh, easy, fruity. kr 179,90 (Bestilling) 80 poeng
PREMIUM WINES AS

5088101
Roblin Sancerre Ammonites 2012
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and gooseberries nose, light nettle note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, softer texture. kr 215,- (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Bibendum AS

5088001
Roblin Sancerre 2013
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Nettles, apples and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 175,- (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Bibendum AS

5695301
Louis Jadot Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light yellow fruity note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, easy going. kr 174,90 (Basis) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

9643601
Dom. des Chenevières Chablis 1er cru l'Homme Mort 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, some citrus, apples and oysters. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, apples, light citrus, good length. kr 249,90 (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Bibendum AS

9643801
Dom. des Chenevières Chablis Les Grandes Vignes 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, oysters, somewhat tighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, riper notes, apples, minerals finish. kr 195,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Bibendum AS

9643901
Dom. des Chenevières Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, minerals, oysters and apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, good length. kr 177,- (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Bibendum AS

712301
Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve 2014
Alsace, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh for Pinot Gris, elegant. kr 145,- (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Bibendum AS

509201
Audrey et Christian Binner Schlossberg Riesling 2010
Alsace, Frankrike Lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits, nuts and almond flowers. Fresh acidity, oxidative palate, concentrated, intense, different. kr 274,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

2222101
Gysler Vum Helle Riesling GG Trocken 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lime, citrus and floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, spritzy, grapefruits and cucumber, lemons finish. kr 249,90 86 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

1291901
Gysler S Weinheimer Riesling 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Smokey, apples, minerals, heavy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, citrusy, not fully together in my mouth. kr 178,70 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

1299901
Gysler Weinheimer Riesling Trocken 2012
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Weinheimer er byttet ut med navnet Sandstein. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons, leaner. kr 147,10 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

2143206
Signature Series Gysler Riesling Trocken
Rheinhessen, Tyskland 2014. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fairly transparent nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively. kr 419,90 (Test) 83 poeng
PREMIUM WINES AS

5235601
Grans-Fassian Mineralschiefer Riesling Trocken 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, minerals, citrus, good length. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Bibendum AS

4842801
Fritz Haag Riesling Trocken 2014
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, fresh nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples and citrus. kr 167,10 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

4761801
Fritz Haag Riesling 2014
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and some citrus. kr 164,10 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

2268501
Brown Brothers Devils Corner Riesling 2014
Tasmania, Australia Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 179,90 82 poeng
Strøm AS

2031201
Zonnebloem Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries, cats pie, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lean. kr 114,90 (Bestilling) 77 poeng
Strøm AS

5051801
Condes de Albarei Albariño 2013
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Light yellow fruity and citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly bitter. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Bibendum AS

83901
Casal Garcia Vinho Verde
Minho, Portugal Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, light, fresh, fruity. kr 89,90 (Basis) 78 poeng
Strøm AS

2244006
Two Oceans Pinot Grigio 2014
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Apples and gooseberries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sweetish. kr 189,90 79 poeng
Strøm AS

Bonville Rosé Grand Cru Brut
Pink, small bubbles. Red apples, light candy note, yeast and touch of coffee. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, leaner, fresh and fruity, good length. 88 poeng

1574901
Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne de Cramant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, has some depth, ripe fruits. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lovely apples freshness, pure, detailed and elegant, long. kr 579,90 (Parti) 92 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

1574801
Larmandier-Bernier Premier Cru Terre de Vertus Non Dosé 2009
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yeasty note, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, rounded mousse, slightly bitter finish. kr 394,10 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

1574701
Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yeloow, small bubbles. Brioche notes, yellow fruits, pears and minerals, fruity. Fresh acidity, bit raw mousse at first that smoothens out towards the mid palate, fresh and good length. kr 337,10 (Bestilling) 89 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

8052001
E. Michel Extra Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, some yeast. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and rounded, leaner. kr 257,10 (Basis) 86 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

4651901
Pongrácz
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, apply nose, light rubber tone. Fresh acidity, light mousse, fruity and rounded. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Strøm AS

884401
Abbazia Prosecco Extra Dry
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles.apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly sweet. kr 99,90 (Basis) 81 poeng
Viking Vodka AS

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

Salon, Heitz Martha's Vineyard, Cathiard, Figeac and more

2008 Sylvain Cathiard Chambolle-Musigny Les Clos de L'Orme
Bright ruby. Red berries. Scented, bit woody nose at first but blows over. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, a bit rough on the edges, should have fruit to back it, good length. 89

1995 Salon
Watery golden, tiny bubbles. Yeast, brioche, detailed nose, not the most intense nose, layered, bakery, hint of crust, some ripe lemons far back and apples, touch of spices. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, transparent yet intense, nuanced, detailed, bordering on hollow but the layers and nuances brings it back in the game, truly long. 94-95

2001 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
Oxidized bottle.

2002 Heitz Martha's Vineyard
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, dark fruits, exotic, spices, layered, intense nose, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rich, some coffee notes, sexy and long. Young plants after phylloxera attack in the mid nineties. Impressive. 93

2001 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, sea front, detailed, elegant nose, almost flinty, citrus, sea weed, lovely and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lovely balance, cool fruits, minerals, almost stoney, very elegant. Little bit short. 91

2008 Château Figeac
Served blind. Ruby. Scented, cassis, light scented note, some floral notes, elegant and nothing jumps out nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, spicy, somewhat exotic, elegant and lovely balance, long. 94

1989 Château Léoville Barton
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some violets, light thyme note, dark fruits, leather and cedar nose, flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, detailed, still somewhat firm, slightly rustic, leaner palate, faint iodine note. Long. 92

Spesialslippet USA

USA i endring, spesialslippet i oktober

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.

September release Vinarius, Plusvini and Vinum including Ridge and Kistler

Huber-Verdereau Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Noir Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity if leaner finish. 84

2011 I Custodi Ante
Pale lemon yellow. Light apply nose, light tropical note.fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, easy going. 81

2013 Hirtzberger Rotes Tor Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some gooseberries in the back on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant, bit lean. 86

2012 Hirtzberger Axpoint Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, pears, honey note, light floral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, slight bitter finish. 88

2012 Hirtzberger Honivogl Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, yellow fruits and light tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, slight bitter note, grapefruit and melon finish, long. 89

2012 Hirtzberger Steinterrassen Riesling Federspiel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some yeast, slightly dusty. Fresh acidity, fruity, phenolic, slight bitter note, fruity and rounded, fresh finish. 87

2012 Hirtzberger Hochrain Riesling Smaragd
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, cool fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, ripe lemons and green apples, fresh and lively, fruity finish, slight bitter note. 90

2012 Hirtzberger Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd
Pale lemon yellow. Focused nose, pears, green apples, minerals and yeast nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, apples and some grapefruits palate, fresh if a bit lean finish, or rather narrow, good length. 89

2013 Peter Jackob Kühn Triade Riesling trocken
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, yeast, dusty nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, refreshing, lemony finish. 87

2013 Peter Jackob Kühn Rheingau Riesling trocken Jacobus
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus and floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, lively and rounded if leaner palate, fresh. 87

2013 Peter Jackob Kühn Quarzit Riesling trocken
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite mouthwatering, little bit easy going, lovely finish. 88

2013 Peter Jackob Kühn Oestrich Lenchen Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and fruits but quite shut nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, quite playful, bit more intense palate, green apples. 88

2013 Pabiot Puilly-Fumé
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity if narrower nose, light floral note. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, fresh finish. 86

2011 Huber-Verdereau Mercurey Vieilles Vignes
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity for Mercurey, bit honeyed. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, honey and some wax, good length. 87

2012 Huber-Verdereau Meursault En Dressolles
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some popcorn and honey, light floral nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and almost creamy, fruity finish. 88

2012 Kistler Les Noisetiers Sonoma Coast
Towards lemon yellow. Rich, buttery, minerals, apples and light tropical fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemons and apples, creamy, light nuts and butter finish. 90

2012 Kistler Sonoma Mountain
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, creamy, rich, vanilla, nuts, quite rich, smoky minerals. Fresh acidity, lively, rounded, lemons, apples, fresh and fruity, slightly warm finish, long. 91

2012 Ridge Estate Chardonnay
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some honey and butter nose, slightly of nuts. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, somewhat rich, popcorn, some vanilla, creamy finish. 88

2011 Ridge Montebello Chardonnay
Towards lemon yellow. Creamy nose, nuts, butter, popcorn, yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, crisp lemons note, creamy and fruity, long, bit warm finish. 90

2012 Terre del Barolo BIB
Bright ruby. Light tar and roses nose, cherries and anise. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, fresh and fruity. 82

2013 I Custodi Alnus
Light red colour. Light red berries nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, slightly cooked and jammy strawberries finish. 84

2012 I Custodi Pistus
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, light dark berries touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, somewhat leaner structure, good length. 86

2008 I Custodi Aetneus
Bright ruby. Jammy and cooked strawberries and raspberries, ripe and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, little bit dry finish, edgy and somewhat warm. 86

2011 Hubert-Verdereau Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes du Beaune
Bright ruby. Red berries and some warm nettles on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity if leaner. 85

2012 Huber-Verdereau Pommard Clos du Colombier
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, detailed and elegant nose, open and flirting for Pommard. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruity, fresh and elegant finish. 88

2011 JM Bouley Volnay Clos de la Cave
Bright ruby. Lightly scented red berries nose, light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh  and fruity, elegant if on the lean side, refreshing. 88

2011 JM Bouley Volnay 1er Cru Les Carelles
Bright ruby. Red berries nose, fruity, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, good length. 88

2011 JM Bouley Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, elegant and detailed nose, little bit tender. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, some vanilla, fresh. 89

2011 JM Bouley Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes
Bright ruby. Red berries, cooler fruits, light spices note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, transparent for Volnay, elegant. 89

2012 Akilia Chano Villar
Bright ruby. Raspberries, fruity and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh. 85

2012 Akilia Lombano
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, nuanced, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity, good length. 86

2013 Olivier Riviere Rayos Uva
6033 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries and herbs nose. Freshish acidity, few tannins, bit hollow. 82

2012 Olivier Riviere Ganko
2133 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, ripe morellos, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, sweet and fruity, warm finish. 86

2012 Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Ripe red berries, scented, raspberries, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, slightly warm finish, good length. 89

2012 Kistler Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Fruity, more nuanced and elegant nose, little bit warm and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, vanilla, spices, before slightly warm finish. 90

2012 Ridge Geyserville
Ruby. Rich, ripe, big and powerful nose, dark berries, vanilla and alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, sweet, rich and warm finish, good length. 88

2011 Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby. Cassis, cheese, herbs, anise and bay leaf, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, good length. 89

2011 Ridge Montebello
Ruby. Cassis, fruity, rich, vanilla, slight coffee notes, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, layered, rich and fruity, long. 93


2013 Zio Porco Porseao 'Flying white pig' Veneto Bianco IGT
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively palate, fresh and elegant. 85

2009 Vignailolo Contrà Soarda Il Pendio Veneto Bianco IGT
Almost lemon yellow. Minerals nose, almost gruyere like salty cheese. Some yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, again that cheese saltiness with some honey. Different! 86

2011 Zio Porco Porcheira 'Swishness blend'
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, light anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, fruity, fresh finish. 86

2009 Vignailolo Contrà Soarda Contrà Soarda
Ruby. Dark berries, cinnamon, aniseed and rosemary. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity, rounded, bay leaf finish. 87

2010 Vignailolo Contrà Soarda Terre di Lava
Ruby. Rich and ripe nose, fruity, dark plums and morellos nose, bit warm. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit sweet. 86

2013 Tenute Rubino Oltreme' Susumaniello. *
Ruby. Fruity, red and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite good fruit but lacks distinct properties other than that. 85

2011 Mirafiore Dolcetto d'Alba
Ruby. Violets, dark plums and some coffee notes nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, easy going. 85

2005 Mirafiore Barolo Riserva
Ruby. Tar, roses, rich, intense, coffee, liquorice and morellos nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, structured, some figs and plums, anise and leather, slightly dry finish, big, bit warm. 90


2009 Cà del Vent Franciacorta Brut Pas Operé
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Minerals, apples, yeast, slight pears note nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity, slight bitter note, fresh finish, good length. 88

2009 Cà del Vent Franciacorta Brut Blanc de Pas Operé
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Minerals, apples, pears, white fruits and yeast nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh and almost firmer, detailed, good length. 89

2007 Cà del Vent Franciacorta Brut Sospiri
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yeast, light banana touch, fruity nose.  Freshish acidity, elegant mousse, light rubber note, banana finish. 87

Andre Jacquart Grand Cru Mesnil experience Brut Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast, focused and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, crisp, fresh, apply, pears, detailed, long. 90

2013 Scacciadiavoli Grechetto dell'Umbria
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity, lemons and floral nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, easy going, charming but a little bit to sweet finish. 83

2013 Paulinshof Figaro Riesling Fenherb
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yeast and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively, raspberries and ripe lemons palate, fresh. 85

2012 Tissot Chardonnay les Graviers
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, honey and wax nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, apples freshness and more yellow fruity, good length. 89

2011 Tissot Savagnin
Towards golden. Oxidative, rich, nuts, volatile, bananas. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, wax and honey, rich, dried fruits and nuts, good length. 89

2012 Valpantena Valpolicella Ripasso Torre del Falasco
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, easy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. 84

2011 Valpantena Amarone della Valpolicella
Ruby. Rich, some alcohol and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean for Amarone, bit alcoholic, but fresher than most. 87

2013 Hervé Villemade Cheverny Domaine
Pale ruby. Red berries, fruity, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, good length. 87

2012 Domaine de l'Horizon L'Esprit de l'Horizon rouge
Ruby. Dark berries, spices and rubber nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit easy going. 86

2011 Leon Barral Faugeres
Ruby. Scented, red berries, cinamon and anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slightly cooked, dark berries and spicy finish. 87

2011 Leon Barral Faugeres Jadis
Ruby. Scented, spices, red berries, vanilla and almost smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, firmer texture, good length. 88

2011 Muster Zweigelt
Ruby. Light scented note on top of leaner dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, easy going, fresh. 84

2007 Muster Graf Zweigelt
Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, little bit cooked nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded before fresher finish. 87

2013 Sergio Barbaglia Ardeo Colline Novarezi Nebbiolo
Pale lemon yellow. Scented, red berries, light tar note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively. 85

2012 Franco Pacenti Rosso di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, anise and light leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity, anise, liquorice, good length. 86

2008 Franco Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, liquorice and blackberries, light leather note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, rounded, leaner, good length. 88

2010 Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Rosso
Ruby. Trainer note, red berries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, good length. 85

2008 Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino
Ruby. Rich, big alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, big and alcoholic, lacks balance. 83

September Monopoly release from Strøm, Best Buys and Premium Wines

2009 Bonville Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Millesime
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fresh nose, apples, citrus, chalk, cool seafront nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, slight decaying apples aroma on the palate, ever so slightly hollow mid palate, slightly yeasty and beery finish, long. 90

2011 Vincent Careme Vouvray Ancestrale
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Minerals, leaner nose, focused, some bananas and tropical fruit behind cool minerality. Fresh acidity, fairly firm mousse, fresh and lively, fruitier palate but on the firm side, always a banana touch for me, good length. 88

2013 Gysler Best Buys Organic Series Gysler Rheinhessen Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity nose, some yellow apples, yellow plums and bananas on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresher palate, lively, citrusy, good length. 86

2012 Gunderloch Fritz's Riesling
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity and light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant texture. 86

2012 Gunderloch Nackenheim Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tropical note, light minerality, some yeast still on the nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, apply, red apples, slight sweet fruity note, good mineral finish. 88

2013 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, firmer nose, minerals, fairly tight. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and lovely fruits, fairly elegant but not thrilling. Fresh finish. 87

2013 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Tight, apples, citrus, minerals, ever so slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, mouthwatering, fresh and lively, detailed, crisp, lovely playfulness, slight apple bitterness in finish, long. 92

2013 Philipp Kuhn Steinbuckel Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow plums, slight apricot note, almost a little yoghurt touch. Fresh acidity, bit firmer, fresh and fruity, leaner, refreshing, long. 90

2011 Route du Van Gioia Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical tone and ever so slightly smokey nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, lemons, fresh and easy. 78

2012 Luke Lambert Chardonnay

Pale lemon yellow. Butter, slight bacon and popcorn nose, bit rich. Freshish acidity, ripe and creamy texture, again popcorn, butter and nuts, maybe something to try with cod and nutty butter. 88

2013 Michel Bailly Puilly Fumé Les Vallons
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, yellow plums and some orange blossoms nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, chalk, softer texture, fruity finish, little bit metallic. 87

2012 Sarnin-Berrux Saint Aubin blanc
Lightly cloudy pale golden. Apples, fruity, peach and fresh pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, salty, rounded texture. 87

2012 Sarnin-Berrux Saint Romain blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, salt, autumn beach front, peach and yellow plums nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, rounded, very overripe yellow apples palate, elderflower, slight bergamot note, good length. 88

2012 Sarnin-Berrux Meursault
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, slight yeast note, peach and pears, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, quite intense palate, fresh and lively, citrus and granny smith apples, leaner and more focused finish. Different Meursault. 91

2012 Sarnin-Berrux Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, rounded nose, minerals, elderflower and bergamot. Fresh acidity, rounded, some butter, more creamy texture, fresh and lively, detailed, fresh and long finish. 92

2012 Sarnin-Berrux Saint Romain rouge
Ruby. Red berries, scented, fruity, some floral notes, charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, slightly hollow mid palate and ever so slightly herbal to be picky, on the other hand fresh and invigorating. 88

2013 Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, ripe, slight herbal note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fairly lively, fruity, good length. Just a touch warm fruit. 87

2012 Mac Forbes Coldstream Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, something cool about it, fresh raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries, towards mouthwatering, fresh finish. Lovely fruity, lacks a little bit of depth to be picky. 89

2012 Mac Forbes Gruyere Pinot Noir
Own rootstocks! Bright ruby. Red berries, sun warm nettles, some plums and something deeper hard to pinpoint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fairly lively, fruity, leaner mid palate and finish, good length. 89

2012 Luke Lambert Yarra Valley Syrah
Deep ruby. Red and darker fruits nose, vanilla cane, pepper, blackberries, rich and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, fruity finish, a touch warm. Ever so slightly herbal note. 88

2012 Tom Shobbrook Tommy Ruff
Ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe, red berries and a slight candied fruit note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and sweet, little bit to candied fruit for my palate but well made. 86

2012 Luigi Oddero Barbera d'Alba
Ruby. Rich, fruity, red berries over blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, bit firm texture in the back, good length. 86

2008 Luigi Oddero Barolo Rocche Rivera Scarrone
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented red berries, liquorice, tar and subdued roses nose, more elegant and fresher than some in the vintage. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fresh and lively, quite firm, relatively focused, long. 90

2009 Giovanni Canonica Barolo Paiagallo
3000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Rich, fruity, plums, tar, roses, alcohol on the nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, firmer finish, dry tannic finish. 89

2009 Speri Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ruby. Rich, roasted coffee nose, dark chocolate and nettles. Fresh acidity, rich and ripe, leaner palate, preserves a cool green bell pepper like note to keep it fresher, good length. 88

Strøm and Premium Wines

2012 Haras de Pirque Reserva Chardonnay
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, smoked note, slightly toasty. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner. 78

2013 Settesoli Mandrarossa Timperosse Petit Verdot
Deep ruby. Rich, coffee, blackberries nose, little bit warm nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, hollow finish. 83

2012 Haras de Pirque Reserva Carmenere
Deep ruby. Herbs and green bell pepper, blackcurrants. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, herbal and thin but fresh. 79

2010 Château Suau Cadillac
Deep ruby. Cassis, somewhat extracted nose, rich and polished. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, a bit made, lacks personality. 82

2011 Du Clos La Traversée Terrasses du Larzac
Ruby. Dark berries, light herbal note and some spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but somewhat thin. 84

2011 Dievole Chianti Classico
Ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe, liquorice, dark fruits and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, anise finish. 85

2012 Château Gigognan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Roi
Deep ruby. Rich, jammy, cooked strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and towards sweet, ripe. Bit easy going. 86

2012 Château Gigognan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pape Cardinalice
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, dark berries nose, alcohol shines through, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, big, alcoholic, lacks substance. 86

2007 Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Rich nose, ripe fruits, chocolate, leather, ever so slightly cooked. Fresh acidity, ripe and rich, fruity, liquorice and ripe cherries, good length. 88

2007 San Leonardo
Ruby. Cassis, bell peppers, scented, fresh and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, more nuances, cool touch to it. Good length. 89

2009 Napanook 
Deep ruby. Cassis, blackberries, vanilla, fruity, scented, little bit warm, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, ripe red and darker berries, fruity, rich finish, long. 90

2009 Dominus 
Deep ruby. Rich nose, layered, complex, dark berries, scented, anise and blueberries, leather, faint tobacco note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, rich and complex, long finish. 93

2010 Clos Floridene blanc, Roederer Brut Premier, 05 Phelps Insignia, 01 Raymond-Lafon and 07 Lieser LNH Aus, lange GK

2010 Clos Floridene blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, light gooseberries, grapefruit and minerals nose (stoney). Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant and fresh, good length. 87

Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lemons, yeast, minerals, fruity, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity and elegant, lovely balance, very together non vintage, good length. 89

2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Deep ruby. Fruity, dark berries, fairly rich nose, intense, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, more elegant now than earlier, less rich and more balanced, but lacks the complexity, refinement and details of a wine in this price range. Long. 92

2001 Château Raymond-Lafon
Golden. Rich nose, apricots, pineapples, slight caramel, botrytis, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, more together than last bottle a few years back, less bitter, very long finish. 93

2007 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel
Almost lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tropical, detailed, almost floral high notes, layered and nuanced. Raspberries and peach. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, superb balance, stunning palate, bit leaner finish, very long indeed. 95