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Greywacke Late Harvest Riesling 2013
Marlborough, New zealand Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some mushrooms notes, botrytis. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh but a slight unfresh note, good length. kr 209,60 86 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Soalheiro Alvarinho Dócil 2014
Minho, Portugal Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and lively, leaner. kr 169,90 84 poeng
First Wines AS

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Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013
Mendoza, Argentina Ruby. Dark fruits, rich, ripe, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, serve it somewhat chilled. kr 159,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Quinta de Saes Reserva 2012
Beiras, Portugal Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, spices. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 199,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
First Wines AS

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Cant. Povero Barbera d'Asti 2013
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Fruity, red berries, light spicy note, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries. kr 129,90 84 poeng
Oregon Wines AS

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Oddero Dolcetto d'Alba 2013
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice and nettles nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, forest berries palate. kr 157,- 85 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Dom. Vacheron Sancerre Rose 2014
Loire, Frankrike Pale pink. Fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, playful. kr 199,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Greywacke Riesling 2013
Marlborough, New zealand Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose, ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded. kr 219,90 84 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Dreissigacker Organic Riesling Trocken 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, grapefruit, fresh finish. kr 129,90 (Basis) 85 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium Saar Riesling Trocken 2014
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh nose, light citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, cool fruits, fresh, good length. kr 129,90 (Basis) 86 poeng
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Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, tropical nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, creamy, slightly hollow, fresh. 84 poeng

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Huerta de Albalà Barbazul Blanco 2014
Spania Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits, honey note, tropical fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, minerals, slightly salty finish. kr 169,90 85 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, oysters, plaster, leaner, fruity nose, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, lemons, fresh, detailed, nuanced, long. kr 269,90 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
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Billaud-Simon Chablis Cuvée Tête d`Or 2010
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, light vanilla and marzipan note. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh, fruity, almost creamy. kr 229,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Billaud-Simon Petit Chablis 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost flinty, lemons nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, apples and lemons, lovely balance. kr 179,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Oude Kaap Chardonnay
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some pears. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded. kr 379,90 79 poeng
Fondberg AS

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dA Chardonnay 2014
Languedoc-roussillon, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded. kr 107,90 (Basis) 80 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Solheiro Alvarinho Bruto 2013
Minho, Portugal Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples and fruity nose, light brioche note far back. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant. kr 199,90 85 poeng
First Wines AS

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Parés Baltà Mas Irene 2010
Catalonia, Spania Svart farge. Laffe, mokka, sjokolade, vanilje og krydder, noe paprika. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, intens, sødmefull, rik, intens. Strukturert finish. kr 219,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
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Baigorri Crianza 2010
Rioja, Spania Dyprød. Plommer, blåbær, krydder, mørke bær og vanilje. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, rødbærsfruktig, vanilje, strukturert, intens. kr 189,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
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Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph 2012
Rhône nord, Frankrike Rubinrød. Mørke bær, kaffe og krydder på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, fruktig, kjøttfull, rik, strukturert finish. kr 209,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
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Firriato Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso 2012
Sicilia, Italia Mot rubinrød. Fruktig, varme krydder, solmodne mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig med tørre kaffetoner bakenfor. Noe tørrende struktur. kr 141,20 (Basis) 83 poeng
Modern Wines AS

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Fairview Goats do Roam 2014
Western cape, Sør-afrika Rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, intens, krydret duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig. kr 115,90 (Basis) 81 poeng
Modern Wines AS

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Becker B Spätburgunder 2012
Pfalz, Tyskland Mot rubinrød. Røde bær, snev av herbale toner langt bak, noe krydder, noe parfymert duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, fruktig, røde bær, pen lengde. kr 200,90 (Basis) 87 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Becker Spätburgunder 2012
Pfalz, Tyskland Lyst rubinrød. Fruktig, noe krydder, noe mørkere frukt. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rødere bær og syrligere frukt enn duften tilsier, frisk finish. kr 184,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
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Logan Weemala Pinot Noir 2013
New south wales, Australia Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, noe jordbærsyltetøy, vanilje, lett parfymert duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig. kr 140,70 (Basis) 83 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Winter Dittelsheimer Leckerberg Riesling Trocken 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, florale toner, noe sitrus, muøigens en touch botrytis på den, modning og konsentrasjon i alle fall. Frisk syre, fruktig, livlig, detaljert, sitrus, epler, mineraler, av hva jeg har smakt den flotteste tørre rieslingen herfra så langt. Gi den to timer på karaffel. kr 249,90 (Bestilling) 92 poeng
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Winter Riesling Trocken 2014
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, fruktig, litt tettere duft. Frisk syre, livlig, frisk, fruktig, epler, sitrondrops, litt mer kjøttfull enn forrige årgang. kr 377,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Fondberg AS

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Winter Riesling Trocken 2014
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, lett fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, epler, mineraler, noe grapefrukt og florale toner. kr 125,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
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Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada Albariño 2007
Galicia, Spania Mot gullgul. Fruktig, intens, rik duft, smør, noe vanilje, sitroner. Frisk syre, livlig, frisk, detaljert, fruktig, sødmefull, helt annerledes albarinho, lang. kr 379,90 92 poeng

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Pazo de Señorans Albariño 2013
Galicia, Spania Lyst strågul. Epler, noe gule plommer, fruktig, noe floral, delikat duft. Frisks yre, fruktig, elegant kropp, sommerlige toner av modne frukter og florale toner, elegant, flott balanse. kr 183,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng

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Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2013
Marlborough, New zealand Vandig strågul. Grapefrukt, røyktoner, kattepiss bakenfor. Frisk syre men mer innpakket, mineraler, fruktig. kr 239,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
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Santa Helena Siglo de Oro Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Central valley, Chile Vandig strågul. Kattepiss, nesler og stikkelsbær. Frisk syre, fruktig, frisk, slank, litt kort. kr 107,90 80 poeng

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Arrogant Frog Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Languedoc-roussillon, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, stikkelsbær, noe kattepiss på duft. Frisk syre, livlig, frisk, noe anonym, sitrus i finish. kr 103,90 (Basis) 82 poeng
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Parés Baltà Calcari 2013
Catalonia, Spania Lyst strågul. Gummi, fruktig, noe østers og mineraler på duft. Medium syre, fyldig, fruktig, avrundet. kr 159,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
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Billaud Simon Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Vandig strågul. Epler, mineraler, østers, frisk duft, noe sitrus. Frisk syre, fruktig, mineralsk, frisk, livlig, epler og sitrus. kr 199,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
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Castaño Macabeo Chardonnay 2014
Yecla, Spania Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, noe mineraler, svak tropisk tone langt bak. Frisk syre, fruktig, epler og sitrus, slank og frisk kr 129,70 82 poeng

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Tina Pfaffmann Riesling Brut
Pfalz, Tyskland Lyst strågul, små bobler. Epler, noe floral, fruktig duft, lett sødmefull jordbærtone. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, lett sødmefull, jordbær i finish. kr 189,10 (Basis) 83 poeng
First Wines AS

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Giovane Prosecco Treviso Brut Millesimato
Veneto, Italia Lyst strågul, små bobler. Noe epler, fruktig, svak ferskentone på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig mousse, frisk, fruktig, elegant. kr 129,90 (Test) 82 poeng
First Wine

Some Pinots and one Margaret River Merlot

2012 Gernot Heinrich Dorflagen Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Herbs, red berries and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity, good length. 87

2012 Nautilus Estate Opawa Marlborough Pinot Noir:
Bright ruby. Freshly made uncooked strawberry jam, meaning pure and sweet strawberries and a bit scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight herbal note on the palate, fresh and fairly elegant, good length. 86

2009 Dalzocchio Pinot Nero:
Ruby. Red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,   Red berries and fruity, more exciting palate, quite fresh, good but not very complex, good length. 85

2009 Vasse Felix Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot:
Ruby. Cassis, leather and a slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and fresh, if a bit hollow palate, good length. 87

7 from Bordeaux, 12 Cloudy Bay and two Moët

2012 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Grassy gooseberries and cats pie. Fresh, towards high acidity, good length. 88

2004 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lime and minerals. Fresh acidity and mousse, elegant, a bit lean, long finish. 91

2003 Dom Perignon:

Another corked bottle.

2008 Château La Tour Carnet:

Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, plums, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruit driven, long. 89

2008 Château Boyd Cantenac:

Deep ruby. Spicy, smoky on top of cassis and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbal touch mid palate, good length. A bit heavy use of barrrels? 88

2008 Château Monbrison:

Deep ruby. Richer nose, cassis, vanilla and floral notes in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rough avrround the edges now, needs time. 89

2007 Château Monbrison:

Ruby. Ever so slightly herbal nose, cassis and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style body, refreshing, very typical of the vintage. 87

2008 Château Malartic Lagraviere:

Deep ruby. Pessac minerals, cassis, leather, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and lovely balance, long. 91

2007 Château de Pez:

(Magnum) Ruby. Cassis, bell peppers and vanilla. More open than last bottle, and more rounded. Give it an hour or two in decanter. 88

2006 Château de Pez:

(Magnum) ruby. Vanilla, cassis and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and nice fruit, good length. 89

Four from New Zealand and two Burgundies

2012 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose of gooseberries and a touch of cats pie. Fresh and lively acidity, fruit forward and refreshing, good length. 88

2011 Seresin Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Some yellow apples and yellow fruits. A bit lazy acidity, rounded, some vanilla, ripe feel. Lot's of cats pie,  somewhat sweetish. 84

2010 Stephane Brocard Bourgogne Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Slightly spicy, apples and a light minerality. Fresh acidity, nice fruit and length. 83

2010 Stephane Brocard Bourgogne Pinot Noir:
Pale ruby. Some strawberries. Fresh acidity, rounded and simple, but well made. 79

2009 Felton Road Felton Road Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Spicy barrel notes and strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher and purer palate, refreshing finish, long. 89

2009 Seresin Estate Seresin Leah Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, ripe tannins, good length. 87

Perfect summer wine

2009 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pale lemon yellow, intense, cats pie, blackcurrant leafs, a touch of very ripe gooseberries, tropical notes underneath. Good acidity, very ripe apples, fresh and well balanced, trying to be mouthwatering but not quite. 84