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2014 Allegrini Corte Giara Pinot Grigio
Kr 129,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity. Fresh acidity,f ruity, applesa nd peach. 82

Cuvée Christer Berens Terre Blanc
Kr 379,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light lemons nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, light,f ruity, some cats pee. 80

2014 Marques de Caceres Verdejo
Kr 109,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, smooth, rounded. 79

2014 Allegrini Soave BIB
Kr 400,-
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, some lemons and apples, light. 79

2014 Trimbach Riesling
Kr 159,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light cork. Two bottles tried. Follows in the same footsteps as the 2013 vintage were every bottle I tried was corked. Seems to be cellar issues.

2014 Louis Moreau Petit Chablis
Kr 175,-
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, flinty nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh, crisp almost, some oysters and almost salty. 85

2014 Fontanafredda Roero Arneis Pradalupo
Kr 165,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light fruity nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, some lemons, light smoky note (no barrels on this). 84

2014 Prüm Solitär Riesling Trocken
Kr 119,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some apples and lemons. 82

2015 Yealands Land Made PGR
Kr 135,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals note and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, light palate, apples and lemons, rounded. 83

2015 Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Block 28
Kr 136,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, some apples and citrus, almost anonymous. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, almost creamy palate, woody notes. 84

2013 Louis Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux
Kr 280,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tight, some pears, narrow mineral note. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fresh, fairly detailed, chalky, cool notes, oysters. 88

2009 S. A. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Kr 340,-
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, light petroleum, peaches nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe apples, lemons and a touch of sultanas. 87

2014 Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera
Kr 136,-
Ruby. Scented, red berries, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lean, bit thin finish. 83

2014 Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti
Kr 152,-
Ruby. Red berries, cherries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, if leaner. 83

2014 San Polo Rosso di Montalcino
Kr 215,-
Bright ruby. Light scented and dark fruity nose, light anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, tastes of Sangiovese. Not too much fuss. 84

2012 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva
Kr 175,-
Ruby. Red berries, light scented note nose, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some spices, good length. 87

2012 Morande Vigno
Kr 186,-
Ruby. Some liquorice, spices, cherries and morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, some spices, good length. 88

2013 Sardus Pater Is Solus Carignano del Sulcis
Kr 150,-
Ruby. Light scented fruity nose, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner finish, bit rubbery. 84

2014 Katharina Mowinckel Cuvée K Rouge
Kr 155,-
Ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some herbs and spices, cassis and a smoked ham note in the finish. 85

2010 Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane
Kr 219,90
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, spices, coffee and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, sweetish note. 86

2011 Stellenrust Peppergrinder Shiraz
Kr 154,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, pepper and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, bit short. 84

2012 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
Kr 189,90
Ruby. Herbs, some cherries and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, sweet notes towards candy. 84

2012 Allegrini La Grola
Kr 209,90
Ruby. Scented, floral notes and dark fruits, light chocolate and ripe blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, juicy. 86

2013 Post Scriptum de Chryseia
Kr 225,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, mulberries and blueberries, some spices and floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, rounded, good length. 89

2013 Chryseia
Kr 499,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, blackberries, some blueberries, some vanilla, rich nose yet detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, sweet notes, long. 93

2009 Allegrini La Poja
Kr 425,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some bell peppers, light scented note, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity. Ripe tannins, leaner palate, some herbs, dark berries, morellos, bit warm and sweet finish. 86

2011 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Kr 385,-
Ruby. Spices, some cherries, chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, some sweet dark fruit, light bitter note. Chocolate. 86

2010 Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 465,-
Ruby. Spices, some cherries, morellos and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some cherries and morellos, good length. 88

1998 Fontanafredda Barolo La Rosa
Kr 770,-
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Intense tar notes nose, some violets and liquorice, starting prunes and some cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat dusty, mature for the vintage and age, structured and somewhat dusty finish. 89

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Vajra N. S. Della Neve Spumante Extra Brut
Kr 289,90
Pale red. Some red berries nose, light rubber note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, playful, elegant. 86

2002 Daniel Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lêchet
Kr 362,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some pears and yellow fruits, light nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit, rounded, minerals, apples,d etailed, long finish. 93

2007 Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots
Kr 420,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, light peach touch, elegant minerality and floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, detailed and nuanced, towards creamy texture, long. 93

2013 Hubert Lamy Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumes
Kr 699,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral notes, some almost smoky notes, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples, lemons, playful, lively, some floral notes, grapefruit towards the long finish, filigree. 94

2013 Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Boudriottes
Kr 499,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some vanilla, holding back a bit more, lemons and floral notes behind. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,e legant and nuanced, bit tight now, long. 93

2012 Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret
Kr 1099,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, some vanilla and smoky notes.fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, vanilla and wood a bit up front at the moment, needs time. Long. 93

2012 Tokaj Hetszölö Dry Furmint
Kr 225,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some almonds, light yellow fruity nose. Fresh acidity, almost smoky, minerals, detailed, fresh, lemony finish. Long. 89

2014 Domaine du Pelican Arbois Savagnin
Kr 320,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, bright nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, lemons and green apples, lovely minerality, nuanced and playful. Long. 92

2014 Diel Dorsheimer Riesling trocken
Kr 238,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light peach and pears note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh, fruity, elegant, lively and playful, detailed yet rounded, long. 90

2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich Bockenauer Vulkangestein
Kr 239,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some pears nose. Subdued. Fresh acidity, playful, lemons, lime, pure, detailed, nuanced, filigree, long. 92

2014 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling GG
Kr 299,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some grapefruit notes, minerals, tight now. Floral notes behind. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, elegant, minerals and lemons palate, lively, long. 91

2014 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling GG
Kr 349,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, minerals, floral notes, orange blossoms, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lighter palate, some bitter notes, apples, lemons, seems to have some phenolics, long. 92

2013 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Böhlig Edition P. C. GG
Kr 285,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, lemons and green apples, fresh and lively, leaner finish. 91

2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich Felsenberg Riesling GG
Kr 485,-
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, pure nose, apples, minerals, fruity, fresh, elegant nose. Detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, playful, somewhat tight still, long. 94

2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich Felseneck Riesling GG
Kr 499,90
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, orange blossoms, lemons, detailed nose, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, playful and nuanced, detailed, lemons and apples, long. 94

2013 Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett Feinherb
Kr 176,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pears, some peaches nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, light sweet and fruity palate, good length. 88

 2013 Grati Chianti Rufina Villa di Vetrice
Kr 164,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, light and fresh nose, scented, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries. 84

2011 Grati Chianti Rufina Riserva Villa di Vetrice
Kr 194,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, fruity nose, liquorice and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, elegant, fairly playful, quite pure Chianti. 87

2013 Vajra Langhe Rosso
Kr 145,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, lighter nose, some anise and raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, elegant and nuanced, good length. 85

2013 Hellstrøm Bon Vin Rouge
Kr 164,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise and Provence herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, leaner and gentle, bit hollow. 83

2013 Vajra Barbera d'Alba
Kr 208,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, light floral note, elegant nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, lively, quite detailed, lovely. 86

2014 Nicolas Chemarin Beaujolais Villages Petit Grobis
Kr 174,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some light herbs, light scented note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, bit lean and some herbs. 86

2014 Dubois Fleurie Cuvée Alchimiste
Kr 230,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, just bottled and a bit reductive. Decant it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and lively. 87

2014 Rottiers Moulin a Vent Dernier Souffle
Kr 245,-
Bright ruby. Raspberries, bright fruits, elegant nose, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, detailed, nuanced, bright and pure. 88

2014 Vincent Girardin Bourgogne Rouge Terroir Noble
Kr 199,90
Bright ruby. Red berries and slight spicy note, a touch reductive, decant it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, leaner, some structure to it. 86

2013 A. Gros et JP Tollot Minervois Les Fontanilles
Kr 252,-
Ruby. Plums, red and darker berries nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant if somewhat boring. 85

2012 A. Gros et JP Tollot Minervois La Ciaude
Kr 279,90
Ruby. Plums, red berries, some spices and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, bit lean finish. 86

2013 A. Gros et JP Tollot Minervois La Ciaude
Kr 279,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, light floral note nose. Anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, good length. 87

2010 Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Kr 374,-
Ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, some spices, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some dark fruits, fruit stone note, anise, touch of chocolate, good length. Bit warm finish. 89

2010 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant
Kr 445,-
Some spices, dark fruits, light cherry note and some pepper and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, elegant, juicy. 92

2013 Vincent Paris Moestues Cornas Côteau De Reynard
Kr 466,-
Ruby. Sweet dark fruity nose, anise, bitt ight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark berries, some jammy notes but still fresh.

2009 Chave Hermitage Rouge Farconnet
Kr 475,-
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity, dark berries, some anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, rich and long. 92

2013 Muzard Santenay Vieilles Vignes
Kr 265,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, light and nuanced, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, light, elegant and nuanced, fresh. 87

2012 Patrice Rion Côte de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes
Kr 315,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity nose, light scented touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, somewhat spicy finish. 87

2013 Hubert Lamy Santenay Clos des Hates
Kr 350,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some raspberries, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, quite bright. 89

2012 Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Guettes
Kr 345,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some darker fruit notes, light scented note, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, needs air. 88

2012 Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Dominode
Kr 390,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some light spicy notes, elegant if a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, dark fruits and light herbal touch. 89

2012 Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Kr 440,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, some vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, elegant fruit, some bitterness in the finish. 89

2013 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Kr 580,-
Bright ruby. Charming nose, floral, red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant texture, bit tight still, good length. 89-90

2013 Arlaud Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux
Kr 599,90
Bright ruby. Fruity, darker berries, some spices, plums and raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, darker berries, structured, long and somewhat narrow finish. 91

2013 Arlaud Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots
Kr 652,-
Bright ruby. Tighter nose, some spices, darker fruits, raspberries and vanilla. Faint herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark and redder fruits, long. 92

2013 Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières
Kr 620,-
Bright ruby. Bright nose, red berries, floral, touch of raspberries, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, bright expression, some spices, towards transparent. Long. 92

2013 Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos St. Marc
Kr 690,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, tighter nose, scented, needs air to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, tight and quite shut, long narrow and fresh finish. 93

2013 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Kr 710,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanced, detailed, layered, lovely nose, seductive, still a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, nuanced, detailed, lovely balance, pure and refined, long finish. 94

2013 Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin
Kr 1099,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, light nettles note and deeper notes towards liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, red fruits, juicy, long finish. 94

2013 Tokaji Hetszölö Late Harvest
Kr 225,-
Pale golden. Fruity, some almonds and apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh but easy going. 83

2012 Bru-Baché Jurancon La Quintessence
Kr 315,-
Pale lemon yellow. Bananas, fruity, some honey notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, fairly lively but not the most complex. Quite refreshing. 88

2010 Telmo Rodriguez Molino Real
Kr 355,- (0,5)
Pale lemon yellow. Apricots, some bergamot and lychee nose. Freshish acidity, smooth and rounded, straight forward, lacks complexity. 86

2013 Mas Amiel Vintage
Kr 275,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, juicy. 89

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2015 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
Kr 439,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries and nettles nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded. 78

2015 La Posada Fairtrade Bio Malbec
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet. 78

2015 Hagelsberg Merlot
Kr 109,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe. 79

2014 Andrea Oberto Dolcetto d'Alba
Kr 149,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy and fruity. 83

2014 Andrea Oberto Barbera d'Alba
Kr 149,90
Ruby. Dark fruits and mushrooms nose, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner, anise finish. 83

2011 Andrea Oberto Barolo
Kr 319,90
Bright ruby. Tar, some roses, some cherries, lighter but quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, leaner finish. 87

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2013 Amalia Langhe Rossese Bianco
Kr 250,- TU
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, some apples, light floral and almost nutty note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, leaner, some faint citrus notes. 86

2014 Begude Chardonnay Etoile
Kr 220,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yellow fruits, vanilla, faint citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant fruit, towards creamy finish. 87

2014 Geil Sabrura Riesling
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,f resh. 83

2013 Begude Pinot Noir Esprit
Kr 244,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity but a bit thin. 85

2012 Crochet Sancerre Pinot Noir
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Some herbs, red berries, raspberries, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy with herbal notes kicking in, a bit all over the place at the moment. 85-87

2013 Amalia Dolcetto d'Alba
Kr 210,- TU
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices. 86

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba
Kr 220,- TU
Bright ruby, fruity, some bright red fruits, bit dirty note in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, somewhat hollow even if bright fruit. 85

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Kr 298,- TU
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark and red berries, elegant. 88

2011 Amalia Barolo
Kr 379,- TU
Bright ruby. Tar and roses, fruity nose, cherries, elegant, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some darker notes makes it less pure than nose suggests. 88

2009 Amalia Barolo
Kr 375,- TU
Bright ruby, darkf ruits, anise, red berries and cherries, touch VA? Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, brighter feel to it. 89

2010 Amalia Barolo Le Coste di Monforte
Kr 575,- TU
Bright ruby. Scented, roses, fruity, quite intense nose, liquorice and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,f resh, fruity, lively, rounded before fresher finish. 90

2012 La Gironda La Gena Barbera d'Asti
Kr 175,-
Ruby. Red berries, some chocolate and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter palate, leaner, fresh. 85

2010 Château Les Grands Marechaux
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Red berries, some cassis, blueberries and light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, bit warm finish. 86

2010 Château Saint-Pierre de Corbian
Kr 350,-
8000 bottles made. Neighbour of Montrose in Saint-Estephe. Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, cassis, touch of herbs, needs massive air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, red berries, quite rounded, good length. 89

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2011 Les Caves des Hautes Côtes Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Millésimé
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, rounded, light yeats and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, light mousse, fresh and rounded, fruity. 83

2007 Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, brioche, oysters nose, nerve to the nose, focused. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, minerals, flinty, citrus and apples, fruity finish. Somewhat bitter. 90

2014 Quinta da Lixa Terras do Minho
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh and fruity nose, leaner. Fresh and fruity palate, apples and lemons. 82

2014 Le Chais du Sud Pétanque Muscat PET
Pale lemon yellow. Grapey and floral nose. Fresh and easy going palate, soapy finish. 78

2014 Castellana Azumbre Verdejo
Pale lemon yellow. Light nettles and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, tuttu frutti and some nettles. 79

2013 Cave du Roi Dagobert Alsace Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose, touch of peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, bit lean finish. 80

2014 Rivera Marese Castel del Monte Bombino Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose. Light floral and peach note. Freshish acidity, fruity, leaner, sweetish, canned apricots. 78

2014 Wittmann Silvaner Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, rounded nose. Fresh acidity, apples, pears, lemons, elegant minerality, lovely balance, good length. 85

2014 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, light note of passion fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples and tropical fruits, lighter. 85

2014 Sartarelli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fresh, some citrus, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 84

2013 Sartarelli Tralivio Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, sweet note, somewhat hollow. Alcohol shows through. 84

2014 Jean-Marc Brochard Petit Chablis Domaine Pierre de Préhy
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, very light oyster note. Fresh acidity, minerals, steely, fresh and lively, lovely apples and lemons finish. 85

2012 Jean-Marc Brochard Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity if tight, lemons and oysters. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, minerals, detailed, narrow, nuanced, very tight now. 92

2012 Olivier Merlin Mâcon La Roche Vineuse Vieilles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, some butter, cheese and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, smooth, creamy, citrus finish. 86

2010 Deux Montille Soeur et Frère Saint Romain En Jarrons
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, citrus, smoky note, floral. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, minerals, citrus, playful and detailed, elegant. 89

2013 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin La Princée
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, fruity, elegant nose, light minerals, apples, floral and delicate citrus youch. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, somewhat fatter nutty touch below apples, citrus and minerals, delicate. 89

2011 Marc Colin Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Montcea
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed and playful, refreshing. 90

2011 Marc Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Encegnières
Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, minerals, apples, lime, detailed nose, smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, playful, detailed, lively, smoky finish, long. 92

2013 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Remilly
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, smoky, flint, lemons, detailed nose, apples. Frehs acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant, detailed, lovely balance and playfulness, orange acidity, long. 93

2013 Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Light orange flower, minerals, apples and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, citrus, creamy, fruity, has a light bitterness in finish, some vanilla sticks out. 91

2014 Hans Wirsching Iphöfer Riesling Kabinett Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, playful, elegant and pure. 90

2013 Wittmann Alex Riesling Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light lemon note and some yeast. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded. Bit boring. 83

2014 Wittmann Estate Trocken Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, citrus and unripe apples. 85

2014 Heinrich Spindler Forster Riesling Trocken
Pale lemon yellow, green tint. Apples, minerals, light nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, elegant, playful and detailed, lovely, good length. 89

2014 Wagner-Stempel Riesling vom Porphyr Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, light floral touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, somewhat hollow finish. 88

2012 Anne-Marie Schmitt Altenberg de Bergbieten Riesling Vieilles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, cinnamon, quite spicy nose, apple cake, light peach and canned pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, somewhat bitter and phenolic, leaner palate, good length. 89

2014 Famille Perrin La Vieille Ferme
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise and light herbal note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lighter, red berries. 83

2014 Ca La Bionda Valpolicella Classico
Bright ruby. Red berries, coffee, mint tea and dark chocolate notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red sweet berries, coffee notes palate. 84

2012 Telmo Rodriguez Gaba di Xil Mencia
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise and a touch of herbs on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet fruits, anise, some nettles far back, some bitter notes in finish. 84

2014 Richard Rottiers Beaujolais Villages La Sambrinerie
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, vanilla, some lilies nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth and fruity. 84

2014 G. D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba
Ruby. Dark fruits, lightly scented nose, some dusty notes, liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, refreshing. 85

2012 Guigal Crozes Hermitage
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, some vanilla and coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, spicy. 84

2013 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, some anise, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, playful, elegant. 85

2011 Cigliuti Barbaresco Vie Erte
Bright ruby. Scented, tar and roses, liquorice, light morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, liquorice, structured and firm, long. 92

2010 Massolino Barolo
Bright ruby. Red berries, tar, roses touch, light of cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, structured, firm, cherries, lots of structure, maybe not quite the fruit to handle it, long but dry finish. 90-93

2010 G. D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Bright ruby. Leaps out of the glass, cherries, roses, anise, leather, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, playful on one side, rich and somewhat alcoholic on the other side, long. 94

Emilio Lustau 3 en Rama Manzanilla Spring 2015
Pale golden. Nuts, intense minerality, almonds, wood polish far behind, bread crumbs. Fresh acidity, smooth palate, intense minerality and nuttiness, salty and long. 90

2014 Malvira Birbét Brachetto
Bright ruby with foam. Red berries, fruity. Fresh, fruity, rounded, red berries. Not the freshest or purest style Brachetto. 82


2013 Maley Cidre de Mont de Mont Blanc Methode Traditionelle
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose, some yeast. Fruity, fresh, rounded, from apples grown between 800 and 1500 meters above sea level.