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Selvapiana Vin Santo di Chianti Rufina 2007
Toscana, Italia Orange, yellow rim. Raisins, fruity, dried apricots, intense nose, some nuts far back. Fresh acidity, rich, playful, lively, intense, citrus, suagry, long. kr 305,- (Bestilling) 92 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Molino Real 2009
Montilla-moriles, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, ripe yellow fruits and candied citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sweet. Some unpleasant rubbery notes. kr 319,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261601
De Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens-bas 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, some deeper coffe notes, fruity if leaner nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, fruity, again fuller mid palate, long. kr 960,- 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261801
De Montille Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, leaner nose, detailed but easy going. Light herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, fuller mid palate, detailed, elegant, long. kr 750,- 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261701
De Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, leaner and lighter, almost minerals behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, lovely balance, refreshing and long. kr 750,- 92 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2269801
De Montille Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some unripe strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but hollow finish. kr 596,- 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261201
De Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Perrières 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, light herbal note, elegant red berries and light minerality beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, bright fruit, on the lean side. kr 460,- 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2263701
Leroux Bourgogne Rouge 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh. kr 268,- 86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Patrice Rion Bourgogne Rouge 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale ruby. Scented nose, floral, red berries and lightly spicy. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and fruity, good length. kr 240,- (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2170401
Ch. Pontet-Canet 2012
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, anise, detailed, ripe, spicy and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, detailed and layered, nuanced, playful, almost meaty, long. kr 1 020,- 95 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4849301
Paris Cornas Granit 30 2013
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, red berries, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark and red fruits palate, anise, long. kr 259,- (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262501
Famille Perrin Gigondas Dom. du Clos des Tourelles 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, intense, anise, lush fruits, spices, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, fresh, intense, sweet, bit alcoholic finish. kr 478,20 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262401
Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Fruity, spices, faint mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, detailed. kr 250,- 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262601
Famille Perrin Cairanne Peyre Blanche 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Bright ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit hollow. kr 184,80 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, some nettles and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. kr 129,90 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2263601
Dom. Thillardon Les Vibrations 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Raspberries, fruity, anise, faint herbal note nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, detailed, red berries, good length. kr 242,- 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4516701
Vajra Bricco delle Viole Barbera d'Alba Viole 2012
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Scented, fruity, vanilla, spices, dark berries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intense, hides 15% fairly well, good length. kr 295,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Alfieri La Tota Barbera d'Asti 2013
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, playful, good length. kr 226,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Allende 2008
Rioja, Spania Ruby. Sweet blueberries and liquorice nose, light floral note. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, dark berries and liquorice, good length. kr 225,80 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4386901
Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Reserva 2011
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice, intense, dark ripe fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, coffee, dark fruits, ripe, sweet, coffee bitterness, good length. kr 315,- (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Quinta de la Rosa 2011
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, herbs and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, sweet and juicy. Elegant but lacks some complexity and length. kr 194,- (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Duas Quintas 2013
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, quite playful, structured. Little bit warm. kr 158,- (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Ch. Lauriol 2009
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Scented, some herbs and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, little bit herbal and nettly. kr 159,- (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3316901
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2013
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Light fruity nose, red berries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity. kr 166,- (Basis) 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4819801
Cerro del Masso Chianti 2013
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Spices, wood, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, short. kr 144,- (Bestilling) 80 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3123601
Vajra Langhe Rosso 2012
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Fruity, dark berries nose, lots of liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, fuller bodied than I remember it. kr 135,- (Basis) 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

511401
Il Mimo 2014
Piemonte, Italia Pale red. Fresh, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, playful. kr 159,90 83 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Proprietà Sperino Rosa del Rosa 2014
Piemonte, Italia 2160 flasker. Pale pink. Red apples, fruity nose, light minerality. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed. kr 185,- 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262901
La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2014
Rhône sør, Frankrike Pale pink. Light fruity nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly sweet. kr 119,90 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4705601
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Pechstein Edition G.C. Riesling 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, focused, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, apples, citrus and grapefruit, long. kr 445,- 94 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2260901
Spindler Forst Kirchenstück Spätlese Trocken 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced nose, elegant floral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, playful and long. kr 316,- 93 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2260801
Spindler Forst Jesuitengarten Spätlese Trocken 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light lemon zest, minerals, floral, delicate nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, lively, fresha nd fruity, detailed, elegant, nuanced, playful., long. kr 316,- 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

509601
Schäfer-Fröhlich Bockenauer Vulkangestein Riesling Trocken 2013
Nahe, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, floral, detailed, nuanced nose, lilies and apples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, detailed, playful, long. kr 223,- (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Ch. de Beaucastel Blanc 2013
Rhône sør, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, floral, detailed, nuanced, citrus flowers, layered. Freshish acidity, minerals, fruity, lemons, detailed, nuanced, long and intense, slightly warm finish. kr 660,- 93 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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De Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Tight, minerals, lemons, detailed nose, layered, needs air, or time. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, crisp, lemons, detailed, nuanced, lots of citrus, long. kr 996,- 94 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262201
De Montille Meursault Les Narvaux-Dessous 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some citrus, tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lime, citrus, minerals, detailed and focused, bit tight, long. kr 499,90 93 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Deux Montille Mersault Casse Tête 2010
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some vanilla and smokey notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, crisp, detailed, citrus, minerals, apples, playful, long. kr 419,90 (Bestilling) 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Blain-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, detailed nose, some vanilla and citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, rounded, playful, almost creamy. kr 375,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Hubert Lamy Saint Aubin 1 er Cru Clos de La Chatenière 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, scented, faint almond flower note nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, fresh, nuanced, playful, citrus, precise, smokey finish, long. kr 380,- (Bestilling) 92 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Deux Montille Montagny 1er Cru Les Coères 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Tight nose, minerals, apples, some citrus, not telling much. Fresh acidity, minerals, lime, green apples, refreshing, lively, filigrane minerality. kr 299,90 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Devevey Rully 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, almonds, lemons, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, detailed, lemons, good length. Charming. kr 237,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, minerals, apples, lemons, almost smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons, rounded, good length. kr 405,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Tribut Chablis 1. Cru Beauroy 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Yellow apples, light citrus nose, lilies and subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, lemons, fresh and detailed, playful. kr 279,- (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Brocard Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, faint oysters note. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, lemons, minerals, green apples, lively, good length. kr 260,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2010
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Elegant nose, minerals, oysters and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, lively, fruity, minerals finish. kr 219,90 (Basis) 85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2263201
Chave Céleste Saint-Joseph Blanc 2011
Rhône nord, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, yellow plums, faint nuts and honey note nose. Freshish acidity, creamy texture, fruity, nuts, rounded, buttery, good length. kr 260,- 86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Terras Gauda O Rosal 2014
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Light minerals, floral and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh. kr 175,- (Basis) 83 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

511901
Gauda Abadía de San Campio Albariño 2014
Rias baixas, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, light yellow fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemony, yellow plums, light eucalyptus touch in the finish. kr 139,90 (Basis) 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

8015101
3 Winzer Riesling Trocken 2014
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yeast on the nose. Fresh, fruity, lemons and apples. kr 115,- (Basis) 80 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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Rafael Palacios Valdeorras Louro do Bolo 2014
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, somewhat tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, slightly warm finish. kr 195,- 82 poeng
Podium Wines AS

Vve Fourny Millesime Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs 2008
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced, brioche, bakery, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, leaner, lime and green apples, fresh detailed, nuanced, long. 92 poeng

4655701
Agrapart Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Brut Réserve
Champagne, Frankrike Extra Brut. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yellow fruity note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, detailed, playful, seamless, elegant, long. kr 359,- (Bestilling) 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1257401
Pierre Paillard Bouzy Grand Cru Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some yeasty notes. Fresh acidity, focused mousse and palate, leaner, fresh finish. kr 316,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2202901
Boizel Blanc de Noirs
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, lively, quite fresh. kr 332,- 88 poeng
Podium Wines AS

Marsnyheter Strøm, Best Buys og Bibendum

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M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2012
Languedoc-roussillon, Frankrike Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, rik og intens duft. Frisks yre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, intens, rik, sødmefull finish. kr 165,90 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Strøm AS

2057801
Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1.er Cru Morgeot 2012
Bourgogne, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, noe appelsinblomst, fruktig duft. Frisks yre, fruktig, sitrus, kremet munnfølelse, relativt detaljert men også avrundet og smooth, lang. kr 451,20 (Parti) 90 poeng
Strøm AS

4570801
Louis Jadot Bourgogne Conv. des Jac. 12 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, mineraler, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, crisp, litt røykfull undertone, pen lengde. kr 159,90 (Test) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

5695301
Louis Jadot Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Noe epler, lett smørtone og mineraler. Frisk syre, fruktig, gule epler, lett mineralsk undertone. kr 174,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

1414301
Bailly Pouilly Fumé Les Vallons 2013
Loire, Frankrike Lyst sitrongul. Epler, lett mineralsk tone, fruktig, kandisert sitrus langt bak. Frisk syre, fruktig, avrundet, kanskje noe anonym i utrykket. kr 231,10 86 poeng
Best Buys

517901
Kuhn Riesling vom Kalksteinfels Tr. 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, grapefrukt, noe florale toner på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, avrundet, epler og solmodne sitroner, pen lengde. kr 182,10 (Basis) 87 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

6200801
Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Champagne, Frankrike Strågul med små bobler. Noe epler, fruktig, mineraler og gjær på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, lett sødmefull gulfrukt, elegant. Flott balanse. kr 399,90 (Basis) 89 poeng
Strøm AS

4651901
Pongrácz
Western cape, Sør-afrika Lyst strågul, små bobler. Noe gule frukter og gjær på duft. Frisk syre, lett mousse, gule frukter og gjær, litt kort. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Strøm AS

1650901
M. Chapoutier Les Granits Rouge 2009
Rhône nord, Frankrike Dyprød. Kaffe, mørke bær, plommer. Rik, intens og sødmefull. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefulle mørke bær, frisk finish. kr 449,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Strøm AS

5095301
Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses 2011
Rhône nord, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig, mørke bær, krydder, florale toner, lær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, intens, krydder, mørke bær, noe alkohol i finish. kr 429,90 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Strøm AS

8061101
Chapoutier Les Meysonniers 2012
Rhône nord, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, krydret, floral duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, livlig, detaljert, leken, pen lengde. kr 184,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Strøm AS

448501
Ch. Chantalouette 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, lett parfymert duft, fruktig. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, avrundet finish, fatene er litt frempå. kr 289,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Strøm AS

449001
Ch. Puy-Blanquet St.Emilion Grand Cru 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Vanilje, mørke bær, fruktig duft, noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, litt hul, rik og noe varm. kr 379,- (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Strøm AS

5096601
Moueix Saint Emilion 2010
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Parfymert, mørke frukter, noe kaffe. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, likefrem, mørke bær. Noe varm. kr 179,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

5094901
Louis Jadot Mercurey 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, fruktig, røde bær, noe floral duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, avrundet, litt kort. kr 219,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

1252701
Luis Pato Baga Natural 2012
Beiras, Portugal Mørk rubinrød. Kaffe, mørke bær, kokesjokolade på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig men tørrende mot finish. kr 159,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Bibendum AS

4961101
Prunotto Dolcetto d'Alba 2013
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Sødmefulle mørke bær, noe krydder bakenfor på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, fruktig. kr 154,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

4439901
Villa Borghetti Amarone 2012
Veneto, Italia Dyprød. Mørke bær, kaffe, krydret. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, rosiner. kr 279,90 (Basis) 84 poeng
Bibendum AS

358301
Villa Borghetti Valpolicella Classico 2014
Veneto, Italia Rubinrød. Krydret, te og mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk rødbærsfrukt. kr 114,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Bibendum AS

621501
Lenotti Bardolino Classico 2012
Veneto, Italia Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, fruktig, røde bær. Frisk syre, fruktig, lett frisk. Noe røde bær. Litt kantete finish. kr 104,90 (Basis) 81 poeng
Strøm AS

9348706
Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, fruktig, noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk og lett. kr 419,- (Basis) 78 poeng
Strøm AS

1113406
Signature Series Brunel Côtes du Rhône
Rhône sør, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig og noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, lett og fruktig. kr 421,- (Test) 77 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

5077806
Les Rives d'Alcion 2013
Rhône sør, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig, parfymert duft. Frisk syre, få tanniner, lett og fruktig. kr 379,10 (Basis) 76 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

139301
Faustino VII 2012
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. kr 112,- (Basis) Bibendum AS

1750106
Faustino Tempranillo
Spania Rubinrød. Fruktig, noe vanilje. Frisksyre, modne tanniner, lett og frisk. kr 389,90 77 poeng

1751701
Cameleon Malbec Organic 2014
Mendoza, Argentina Rubinrød. Lett fruktig duft, parfymert. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, litt slankere malbec. kr 114,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

Fondberg marsnyheter

5028901
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
Fondberg AS

9031301
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
Fondberg AS

9961601
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
Fondberg AS

2034501
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

1078301
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

5658701
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

5658601
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
Fondberg AS

9187501
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

9760501
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
Fondberg AS

1464906
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

9182901
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
Fondberg AS

6163601
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

4534801
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
Fondberg AS

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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
Fondberg AS

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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
Fondberg AS

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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
Fondberg AS

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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
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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

08 Moulin Saint-Georges and more

2012 Val de Mercy Petit Chablis
Pale lemon yellow. Pears and light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, light apples and pears note, some minerals, slightly bitter finish. 83

2013 Reichsrat von Buhl Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, ripe and fruity, fresh if a bit short finish. 85

2008 Château Moulin Saint- Georges
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, plums, vanilla, blueberries and a faint mineral note beneath on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rough edged first but after an hour in decanter, more subtle and smooth. Fruit driven and long. 91

01 Koehler-Ruprecht Eiswein

2001 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Eiswein
Golden with amber hue. Fairly intense nose, apricots, overripe apples, oxidized pineapples, Samos honey and a slight sweet floral note on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded but lively, lacks the funky notes of the producer, fresh and leaner candied lemons finish, long. 93

Two from von Winning

2013 Von Winning Riesling Paradiesgarten
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, citrus, grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively, citrus, more rounded than last bottle. 89

2012 Von Winning Riesling Ungeheuer GG
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, citrus, grapefruit, more detailed nose, slight orange flower note. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively, citrus, rounded and long. 91

3 from Bürklin-Wolf

2012 Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and citrus nose, fairly intense, pure feel to it. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively palate, elegant, detailed, minerals, fresh finish. 89

2011 Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Böhling Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, some floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lively, nuanced, citrus, minerals, fairly elegant, fresh and crisp, long. 90

2009 Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Pechstein
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some grapefruit, fresh and youthful nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples palate, more subdued minerals, slight lemons and grapefruit note, very apply finish, long. 93

Two 2012's from Von Winning

2012 Von Winning Riesling Paradiesgarten
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lemons and a light floral note nose, tight. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh and fruity palate, fairly elegant. I've had a few of this and all seems tight, bit difficult to see where it's going. 87-90

2012 Von Winning Riesling Kalkhofen
Watery lemon yellow. Apples  and minerals nose, bit more fruit. Fresh acidity, leaner palate again, fruity, tight lemons, needs lots of air to open. 90

Moestue May news Whites

Tarlant Brut Zero
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, slightly yeasty, brioche nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, good length. 88

Tarlant Cuvée Louis
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yeasty, lighter nose, fairly focused nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and fresh mousse, citrusy, apples, slightly tart, fresh, long. 89

Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Brioche, ripe apples, some pears, slightly yellow fruity far back. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, eleagnt palate, good length. 88

2001 Ferrari Giulio Riserva
Golden, small bubbles. Rich, yellow fruity, yeast, freshly baked brad nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, fruity, bread, long. 91

2013 Quinta da Lixha Terras do Minho
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light yellow fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 81

2013 Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio
Watery lemon yellow. Intense nose, apples, light yellow fruits and faint minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh if not that lively, elegant. 86

2013 Rivera Marese Castel del Monte Bombino Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, citrusy and floral nose. Slight wax note. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, slight bitter waxy finish. 85

2013 Cincinnato Castore Bellone
Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, some plums, light honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite fresh, rounded, good length. 86

2013 Araldica La Battistina Gavi
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, slight tropical note, ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, fairly fresh, rounded. 84

2013 Terredora Campania Falanghina
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, orange blossoms, grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, citrusy, rounded, playful. 87

2011 Laurent Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy
Pale lemon yellow. Crisp, chalky mineraly nose, apples and lemons, slight honey note far back. Fresh acidity, lime, minerals, cool fruit, fresh, more rounded finish, good length. 89

2012 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, fresh nose, slight spicy note, vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, again spicy, almost smoky, minerals finish, long. 89

2011 Jean-Phillippe Fichet Meursault
Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, smoky, apples, citrus nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, fairly lively, rounded texture, almost creamy, fresh finish. 89

2012 Hubert Lamy Saint Aubin 1er Cru Remilly
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals, somewhat floral nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, detailed, minerals, light citrus, creamy, fresh, nuanced, lovely balance, very elegant. Delightful. 90

2008 Olivier Merlin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, somewhat yellow fruity, narrower flinty minerals, slight nutty and butter note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, quite lively, somewhat richer, fairly detailed, long. 90

2010 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, detailed, elegant, fresh nose, almost crisp. Intense minerality. Fresh acidity, minerals, citrus, light apples, fresh, crisp, long. 93

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Glintzberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Loght floral and apply nose, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fairly crisp, lovely playfulness, fresh finish. Green apples. 87

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Glintzberg Gewürztraminer
Pale lemon yellow. Roses, scented, mid range hotel soap nose. Flabby acidity, fruity, rounded, floral, good length. 86

2011 Anne-Marie Schmitt Altenberg de Bergbeiten Riesling Vielles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and floral, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, fresh, some bitternotes and slight honey richness in the back. Long. 90

2012 Ostertag Fronholz Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, apples, minerals, detailed nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, yellow fruity, minerals, delicate, ever so slightly warm and honeyed feel, long. 90

2008 Ratzenberger Wolfshöle Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, elegant minerals, nuanced, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and crisp, lively, refreshing, delicate, complex and layered, lovely. Long. 92

2012 Heinrich Spindler Forster Jesuitengarten Grosse Lage
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, citrus, orange blossoms, very elegant nose, complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, refreshing, detailed, mouthwatering, elegant, lively, fresh and long. 93 180fl

2012 Heinrich Spindler Forster Kirchenstück Grosse Lage
120fl Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, minerals, tighter, firmer nose, layered, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, minerals, detailed, crisp, citrus, floral, lively, mouthwatering, very long. 94

2012 Schlossgut Diel Pittermänchen Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity nose, slightly floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lively, minerals, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Schlossgut Diel Goldloch Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, grapefruit, floral, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, apples, minerals, tighter, decant it or store it for a few years, long. 92

2012 Schlossgut Diel Burgberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, pears, minerals, flinty, detailed, fresh and nuanced nose, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, citrusy and apples, minerals, somewhat tight, detailed, long. 94

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Pechstein Edition G.C. Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical note, orange blossoms, lemons, detailed nose, hint of bergamott. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, refreshing, detailed, superb freshness, layered, decant it for a few hours, very long. 94

2012 Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, floral, citrus, lemons, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, elegant, refreshing, detailed, nuanced, light yet intense, refined. Long. 93

Five 2011 Riesling's

2011 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Jesuitengarten Riesling GG GoldcapselPale lemon yellow. Apples, pure nose, very fuity but lacks some nuances at this stage. Fresh acidity, fresh and focused, slightly bitter, long. 92

2011 Schloss Johannisberg Silberlack Riesling EG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tight, nuanced, lemons nose, minerals. Needs time in the decanter as usual. Fresh acidity, tight and fruity, minerals, closed, long. 92

2011 St. Urbans-Hof Piesport Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese
Watery lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose, could be more complex. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing palate, bit watery, good length. 88

2011 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, sulphur a bit up front as usual. Freshacidity, rounded, elegant, apples palate, fresh and long. Decant it for an hour or two. 90

2011 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, touch sulphur on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, elegant and refreshing, playful and long. 91

03 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Auslese Goldkapsel and more

2004 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Steinacker Scheurebe Beerenausle:
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, cinamon, sweet tropical notes and apple cake nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, tropical, spicy, I was on Pfalz Riesling mid 2000 vintage, served blind. 92

2006 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Goldcapsel:
Corked.

2003 Dönnhoff Oberemeller Brücke Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, cinamon, some petroleum notes, faint minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lovely balance, playful, fairly delicate, quite rich. Lovely. 87

1976 Konrad Knodel Guldentaler Schlosskapelle Riesling Beerenauslese:
Pale amber. Rich, nutty, intense, ripe, fruit, raisins, smells sweet. Freshish acidity, rounded, lacks nuances and details on the palate, a bit obvious and straight forwards, sugary, far better nose. 85

$175.000,- tasting!

It isn't the bottle prices in itself, even if none of them can be said to be on the cheap, with prices ranging from $ 175,- a bottle up to over $1000,-, that made this tasting so expensive, but it was the amount. About 70 bottles of each was poured and I'm pretty sure that was a record number of bottles opened and served and amount of same time drinkers (you never spit BA or TBA!) of Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese ever.

2010 St. Urbans- Hof Saarfeilser Riesling Beerenauslese:
This wine you will never taste, all of it has been drunk, all 150 halfbottles ever made! Pale golden. Apples, minerals, cinamon touch and subdued notes, tender. Floral notes, nuanced and refined, lovely indeed. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, nuanced, subdued yet intense, refined and playful, transparent and mouthwatering. Stunning playfullness, gorgeous. Very long indeed. 96

2010 Dr. Bassermann- Jordan Deidesheimer Hohemorgen Riesling Beerenauslese:
400 bttls produced. Towards golden. Apples, apricots, canned pears, minerals, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, lively, has a great acidity but very packed into the fruit and texture. Intense, long and sweet. 94

2011 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Goldlack:
Golden. Apples, pineapples, apricots, subdued minerals, elegant and refined nose, intense and fruity, incredible nose. Fresh acidity, refined, elegant, playful, intense, graceful, refreshing, perfect balance, just gorgeous. Very long. 96

2007 Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Goldkapsel:
Amber. Nuts, raisins, intense, deep, caramel and caramelized fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, almost smoky minerality, intense, roch, raisiny palate. Long finish. 95

90 Montrose, 85 and 86 LMHB, 86 HB, 88 Mouton, 83 Trotanoy, Coche-Dury and more

1966 Château Lafon-Rochet:

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, broad orange rim. Cigars, earthy, forest floor, mature nose, verging on tired. Fresh acidity, lean and skinny, drying. 72

1966 Château Léoville Barton:

High shoulder fill. Ruby, orange rim. Scented, cogars, anise, leather and some cassis nose, figs and wood polish, gentleman's wardrobe. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, ads on the nose with air, long. 90

1986 Château La Mission Haut-Brion:

Ruby. Intense, floral, minerals, cassis, pure feel to it, tobacco, scented, layers and layers on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense but leaner than the nose, elegant may be stretching it, but balanced and fresh. Ads and ads, complex as few. Long. 95

1986 Château Haut-Brion:

Ruby. Tight first, not giving that much on either nose or palate, but very long finish with some fruit that is difficult to describe. Floral, cassis, leaner minerals, still a bit tight nose after half an hour in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, one of the more tannic 86 Haut-Brion bottles I've had, leaner, slightly tomato plant, not optimal bottle.  Long finish. 92 

2008 Coche-Dury Meursault:

Pale golden. Apples, minerals, some yellow fruits, butter, slightly floral and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and creamy texture, playful, lively, nuanced, cooler palate than nose, bit tight, slightly bitter, long and bit edgy, needs a few years still, concentrated, lime and chalky finish, long. 92

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild:

Ruby, garnet rim. Bit tight as usual, some exotic spices, cassis, leather, more subdued than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, cassis, slightly herbal, tight even with air, long, if lean finish. 91

1983  Château Trotanoy:

Ruby, thin orange rim. Tight, scented, some blackberries and black tea, nuanced, floral and sublime elegance, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit tight, lovely balance, nuanced and fresh, youthful, subdued yet intense, amazing length, waves upon waves, gorgepus and long. Served blind, and I, miraculously, nailed vintage and producer. Even if tighter than last bottle. 97

1985 Château La Mission Haut-Brion:

Ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, elegant, nuanced and layered nose, maturing, cassis, beautiful nose. Flirting nose, gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, gorgeous and nuanced, creamy texture, playful and elegant, absolutely gorgeous. Served blind, took the vintage and managed the estate with a bit of help. Perfect balance. Gorgeous. 96

1990 Château Montrose:

Ruby, garnet rim. Tight, slightly herbal, scented, nuanced, intense, refreshing, stunning, floral notes, gorgeous nose, nuanced and layered. Layers upon layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, nuanced and refreshing, intense, refreshing, mouthwatering, amazing, ads and ads and everything is so fresh. Served blind and I was on '90 Montrose on the nose, and so it was. Perfect, my best bottle so far, stunning. 100

2004 Keller Westhofener Morstein Riesling Auslese***

Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fresh nose if not that complex. Panacotta nose. Fresh acidity, playful and lively, panacotta with strawberries and raspberries, intense, but could be more complex, intense and almost powerfull, long. 92

1995 Monsanto Vinsanto La Chimera:

Cloudy orange-brown with golden rim. Oxidized and raisins nose, alcohol big time. I hope this is an off bottle, pure spirits and oxidized palate and nose. A Madeira is far more balanced. Awfull. 

2010 Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Riesling Auslese:

Pale golden. Apples, cinamon, slightly curry note, rich but complex nose. Richer than last bottle. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, nuanced and refreshing, playful, superb, refreshing and mouthwatering, lacks a bit of balance if I'm pushing it, long. 94

Four from Bassermann-Jordan

2010 Bassermann- Jordan Riesling trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and light mineraly nose. Fresh acidity, leaner style, fruity, slightly bitter apples, refreshing, good length. 85

2010 Bassermann- Jordan DeidesheimerRiesling Kabinett trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tighter nose, bit shut. Fresh acidity, fruity and quite elegant, minerals, leaner body, playful, good length. 88

2007 Bassermann- Jordan Pechstein Riesling GG:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, elegant and nuanced nose. Yellow fruits notes. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, touch of petroleum, long and almost spicy finish. 91

2007 Bassermann- Jordan Hohemorgen Riesling GG:

Almost lemon yellow. Apples, pears, yellow fruits, nuanced and fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity. Maturing, concentrated and rounded, long finish. 90

Eight from Von Winning

2012 Von Winning Paradiesgarten Riesling trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, elegant nose, floral and raspberries. Fresh acidity, fruity, citrus, elegant and lively, good length. 88

2010 Von Winning Grainhübel Riesling trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pear, minerals, slightly more intense nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, slightly bitter, some lemon zest, minerals finish, long. 90

2011 Von Winning Reiterpfad Riesling trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits, subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit, lively, lovely balance, long. 90

2011 Von Winning Spiess Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, balanced and refreshing, somewhat subdued, long. 90

2011 Von Winning Kalkofen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, nuanced, floral, grapefruit and lime nose. Fresh avidity, rounded, sweetish touch, fruity, good length. 89

2011 Von Winning Pechstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, elegant, nuanced but a bit closed nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, some bitter apples and a light mineral finish, long. 90

2011 Von Winning Kirchenstück Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, tight and  nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, nuanced, lovely balance, apples palate, rounded and long. 92

2012 Von Winning Ungeheuer Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruit, lemons, fresh and lovely floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant palate, lovely balance, refreshing, long and nuanced. 93

7 blind German Rieslings

All wines tasted blind, we knew Riesling and Germany only. Had to guess prices and region and quality level. 

2012 Markus Molitor Riesling trocken:

I was in Rheinhessen, 2012. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light yeasty note, easy but fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some sweetness, quite elegant, good balance and length. 84

2012 Keller Riesling trocken:

I was in Rheinhessen, 2012. Pale lemon yellow, apples, light minerals, yeasty, slight grapefruit and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite elegant, leanish, somewhat bitter finish, good length. Lemon peel. 86

2012 Hexamer Riesling trocken:

I was in Rheinhessen or Nahe, 2012. Pale lemon yellow. Yeasty, grapefruit, apples, flinty nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, fruity, lively, minerals, fairly focused and elegant, long. 87

2012 Leitz Rüdesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Spätlese trocken. 

I was in Rheingau, 2011. Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, apples, elegant, leanish nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly lively, bit easygoing. 86

2011 Künstler Rüdesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Alte Reben trocken:

I was in Rheingau and Berg Rotland vineyard, 2012. Pale  lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, touch floral, minerals, slight flinty touch. Fresh acidity, leaner, bit tight, focused, minerals and lively acidity, good length. Slight bitter finish. 87

2012 Von Winning Paradiesgarten 

2012 Pfalz from me. Paler lemon yellow. Lean, minerals, some yellow fruits, green apples, yeasty touch, flint hint nose. Fresh and high acidity, lively, fruity but lean, almost smoky, slight sweetness, good length. 88

2009 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling Spätlese trocken R:

Nailed vintage, region, produser and Spätlese trocken. Towards lemon yellow. Oxidized apples, minerals, flinty, marsipan, petroleum hint, yeasty nose. Weirdish acidity, funky, mushrooms, a bit strange, sweetish, good length. 86

Pfalz 2012 Riesling GG VDP tasting

2012 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Pechstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and lively, nuanced, rose petals, elegant palate, long. 90

2012 Reichsrat von Buhl Pechstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity and light minerals nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and lively palate, somewhat leaner style, refined and elegant, long. 92

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Pechstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Bananas, yellow fruits and richer and riper nose. Fresh acidity, lemony and fresher palate, fairly elegant, but a bit short. 88

2012 Georg Mosbacher Pechstein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, leaner and minerals nose, very ripe pears. Fresh acidity, fruity, pears and slight of oxidated apples, good length. Could be off sample. 88

2012 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Jesuitengarten Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and flinty nose, racy. Fresh acidity, elegant and nuanced, lovely balance, quite refined, long. 91

2012 Reichsrat von Buhl Jesuitengarten Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose, a bit tight. Fresh acidity, apply, lemons and orange palate, elegant and nuanced but lacks depth. 89

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Jesuitengarten Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and yellow plums nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, quite refined, a bit light on it's feet, very elegant. 91

2012 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Kirchenstück Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits, floral notes and subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant citrus fruity, rounded, lovely balance, long finish. 92+

2012 Reichsrat von Buhl Kircehnstück Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and some yellow fruits nose. Nuanced and a bit tender. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, elegant and fairly refined, long and nuanced. 93

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Kircenstück Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals but also a faint diesel hint on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples and minerals palate, good length. 89

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Ungeheuer Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples,minerals, citrus and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, lovely balance, a bit lean and lacks intensity. Long. 90

2012 Reichsrat von Buhl Ungeheuer Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, citrus and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, elegant and quite refined, long if a bit lean. 92

2012 Georg Mosbacher Ungeheuer Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fairly fruity, quite elegant, leaner, touch grapefruity, nuanced and long. 92

2012 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Kalkofen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals and citrus nose, almost chalky. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, elegant, quite lively, long finish. 93

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Kalkofen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit and heavier mineral nose. Fresh acidity, oily texture, rich and fruity, fairly fresh even so, long. 91

2012 Georg Mosbacher Kieselberg Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and easier nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and  lively, lovely freshness, playful and mouthwatering, lovely balance, long. 93

2012 Christmann Langenmorgen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Pure apples nose, fruity and elegant. Leaner minerals and a slight rose note. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, slight bitter note, long and almost velvety texture, or rather rounded. 91

2012 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Hohenmorgen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, nuanced and elegant, quite refined nose.  Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, lively, but lacks the nuances of the nose on the palate, good length. 89

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Hohenmorgen Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and nuanced nose. Somewhat ripe. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, quite elegant, long finish. 92

2012 Christmann Idig Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Scented, floral, grapefruit and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite elegant and lively, a bit flat mid palate, good length. 89

2012 Christmann Mandelgarten Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, leaner and focused nose, fresh and fruity. Fresh acidity, elegant and lively, long finish. 92

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Gaisböhl Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, roses and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, leanish but elegant, slight bitter note to it, long. 90

2012 Reichsrat von Buhl Reiterpfad Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and elegant nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, lovely balance, quite refreshing, long finish. 90

2012 Christmann Reiterpfad Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruit and floral nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, slight bitter touch, elegant texture, long. 91

2012 Müller-Catoir Bürgergarten Breumel in den Mauern Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, Fresh acidity, elegant and playful, lively, refreshing, nuanced and quite intense. Long finish. 93

2012 Rebholz Im Sonnenschein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, playful acidity and minerality, refreshing, long and nuanced. 92

2012 Rebholz Ganz Horn im Sonnenschein Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity if leaner nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity and nuanced palate, elegant, playful and long. Lovely. 93

2012 Rebholz Kastanienbusch Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidoty, playful and quite lively, leaner, lacks some nuances, long finish. 91

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf tasting

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit, minerals, somewhat lean, elegant, good length. 86

2010 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Fass 23:

(Magnum) Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals and slightly yeasty nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, apples and minerals palate, good length. 88

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Riesling Trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some orange blossoms and some slight grapefruit notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, elegant texture, balanced, good length. 89

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Gerümpel P.C.:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slightly unripe pears notes, minerals, elegant nose, layered. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit and body, lovely balance, minerals and a slight creamy note, long. 91

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Hoheburg P.C.:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slightly yeasty, minerals and almost chalky nose. Some yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, elegant and balanced. Slightly fatter. Long. Mineraly finish. 93

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Hohenmorgen G.C.:

Pale lemon yellow. Ripe yellow fruity nose, touch of petroleum, minerals and yellow plums. Maturing. Fresh acidity, even if it relaxes quickly on the palate and minerals take over for the freshness. Almost chalky and yellow fruity finish. Long. 93

2010 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Riesling Auslese:

Golden. Apples, pineapples, subdued minerals and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, gorgeous balance, fruity and refreshing, playfyl and lively, long. 94

2007 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Rechbächel Riesling Beerenauslese:

800 bottles made. Bright amber. Rich, fruity, apricots, honey touch, layered and nuanced, complex. Fresh acidity, playful and extremelly lively, superb liveliness, elegant and refined, almost some dill and a touch salty notes, long. Gorgeous. 96