Mature Rioja tasting with some additions

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve

Towards straw yellow. 2013 base. Apples, lemons, some citrus, nutes, brioche, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, apples, detailed, lovely mousse, has aged very gracefully, long. 90

1978 La Rioja Alta Reserva 904

 Dead.

 

1975 La Rioja Alta Reserva 904

 Dead.

 

1990 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva

Bright ruby, brick rim. Light nose of wild strawberries and forest floor. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, anise, some figs, again wild strawberries, some liquorice, light bottle but charming. 90

 

1993 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva

Bright ruby, brick rim. Earthy, anise, dates, wood polish nose. Fresh acidity, light bodied, anise, red berries, some liquorice, good length. 89

 

1982 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890

Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Exotic spices, liquorice, nuanced, floral, strawberries, detailed nose, a beauty.Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, elegant texture, bright, detailed, lovely balance, long. 93

 

1964 Faustino 1 Gran Reserva

Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Raspberries, red berries, detailed, nuanced, bright, detailed, spices, layered nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins and few of them, detailed, juicy, nuanced, bright, very clear expression, long. 94

 

1981 Contino Cosecha

Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Exotic spices, dates, detailed, liquorice, leather, strawberries, sus bois nose, black tea, scented and lifted. Fresh acidity, smooth, nuanced, detailed, bright, elegant, layered, stunning balance, liquorice, soft red and figs fruit, layered and long. A beauty! Once again! 96

2009 Robert Weil Rheingau Riesling Kabinett

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, some petroleum, minerals, fruit driven, yellow apples nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, apples, elegant body and texture, a smooth Riesling, good length. Lovely maturity, but no hurry. 89

 

2005 Niepoort Vintage Port

Ruby. Blackberries, dark fruits, liquorice, very fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, detailed, fruit forward, juicy, lighter bodied and finish, long. 91

 

 Van Zeller 20 Years Old Tawny

Amber with ruby core. Dried fruits, anise, liquorice, dried apricots, figs and dates nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, anise, figs, dates, liquorice, long if narrow finish. Bottle bought in 2018 by the collector. Tasted in 2024, so some six years of storage minimum after bottling. 89

Four from Gomez Cruzado tasted

2021 Gomez Cruzado Montes Obarenes

Towards lemon yellow. Bottle 6642 of 7463 produced.Applers, citrus, almonds, some vanilla and spices, flinty nose, detailed and complex. Fresh acidity, apples, detailed, fruit forward, juicy, grilled lemons, vanilla, apples, juicy, concentrated, long finish. 92

 

2020 Gomez Cruzado Crianza

Ruby. Blueberries, liquorice, spices, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red and dark fruits, some liquorice, more fruit than last few vintages. And it suits it. 88

 

2022 Gomez Cruzado Cosecha Blanco

Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, some minerals, fruit forward nose, fairly focused. Fresh acidity, apples, citrus, minerals, nuanced, juicy, refreshing, good length. 89

 

2021 Gomez Cruzado Pancrudo

Ruby. Bottle 3424 of 8981. Blackberries, blueberries, fruit forward, somewhat lifted nose, somewhat scented, a bit tight at the moment. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, fruit forward, rich, intense, dark fruits, liquorice, firmer, long finish. Needs air to open. 93

Marques de Riscal 1910-2010 in Helsinki

Flight one

1972 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Pale garnet with broad brick rim. Figs, prunes, dusty nose. Fresh acidity, lean and few tannins, some figs and prunes, lean finish. 83

1973 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby with brown hue, orange rim. Cooked notes, dried fruits, mint, earthy. Fresh acidity, few but astringent tannins, leaner, dusty finish. 82

1975 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby with brown hue. Anise, leather, earthy and oxidized nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, thin red currants palate. 81

1978 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Earthy, dried fruits, leaner nose, touch of blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner sweet and sour palate, bit thin. 85

1980 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Slightly corked.


Flight two

1983 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Mint, earthy, some anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, thin and short. 84

1984 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Dried fruits, dusty, some anise. Oxidized and flat on the palate.

1985 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Cloudy redish orange. Flat nose, oxidised.

1986 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Scented, dark fruits, blueberries, some anise nose, not too intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh, some dried red fruits, leaner but quite elegant and charming. 88

1987 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Corked.


Flight three

1951Marques de Riscal Reserva
Brickish ruby, brown core. Oxidized

1952 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Touch of caramel, dried fruits, earthy, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, dark berries, spices, quite playful palate. Not that charming nose, quite lively and elegant palate. 87

1954 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, thin brick rim. Mint, eucalyptus, blueberries, some spices, detailed nose, earthy notes and minerals. Sous bois. Fresh acidity, ripe and smooth tannins, sweet and sour but with some figs and blueberries to give it more fruit and body, long if narrow finish. 92

1955 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Dark core, thin orange rim. Caramel, dried fruits, oxidative. Spices, blueberry jam and eucalyptus. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark fruit notes, some spices, leaner finish, good length. 88

1957 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Deeper core, brick rim. Spices, mint, blueberries, some figs and prunes, touch of leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, red berries, some spices, just a bit dry finish. 89


Flight four

1910 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Deep brownish with thin orange rim. Seems to have some vegetal notes, tar, bit shut actually, mint, coffee and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, still some tannins, leaner palate, tar, anise, cherries, red berries, bit lean and dry finish. At its very best 87

1915 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim, brownish hue. Floral nose, really fresh roses, some dried fruits, delicate, some red berries, lovely nose, if a bit shy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant before a very lean finish that spoils the fun a bit. Cherries. 89

1922 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim with a brownish hue. Scented, red berries, spices, delicate, fruity, figs and prunes, anise, floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, delicate, intense, blueberries, anise, earthy notes, minerals, detailed, lovely balance, long. 94

1925 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Dark fruity notes, spices, leather, red berries, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively but somewhat leaner finish, red and dried fruits, long. 91

1930 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Dark with orange rim. Oxidized.


Flight five

1994 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, spices, fruity, some vanilla notes, touch herbal, anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe red berries, spices, cherries and strawberries, some spicy and a touch herbal, long. 92

1995 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Red berries, spices, some figs, nuanced, detailed, scented, floral, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, playful, rounded, lovely balance, slightly warm finish to be picky, long. 93

1996 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Red berries, spices, anise, bit of alcohol, touch floral, elegant in a way but maybe not fully seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, red fruits, blueberries, vanilla and spices, touch sweet and sour. 92

1999 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Slightly corked.

2000 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Vanilla, dark berries, fruity, spices, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, bit leaner finish, long. 90


Flight six

1938 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Deep ruby, brick rim. Figs, prunes, some caramel, anise, spices, verging on oxidative, floral notes. Fresh acidity, but palate is oxidative and dry. Dusty even. 83

1941Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, spices, dried fruits, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, structured, tannic, leaner body and fruits, refreshing. But dying quickly. At its very shirt top. 89

1943 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Deep with orange rim. Leaner, oxidative, has some dried fruits, tired.

1946 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, orange rim. Earthy, dark fruits note, chocolate, some oxidised notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, dusty. 81

1947 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Pale ruby, broad brick rim. Dried fruits, leaner nose, floral, delicate, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, some raspberries, touch of anise and leather, bit thin, but charming. 86


Flight seven

1963 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Red berries, some fresh notes, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, elegant of a bit lean. 87

1964 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Corked.

1965 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Brown with yellow rim. Oxidised.

1966 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, orange rim, brownish hue. Red berries, anise, dusty and dried fruits. Fresh acidity, leaner, thin. Acidic. 79

1971 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, brick rim. Dried fruits, lean nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, acidic, thin. 82


Flight eight

1958 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, orange rim. Oxidative nose, dead.

1959 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Brown, golden rim. Oxidised.

1960 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, spices, blueberries, somewhat fuller nose. Liquorice notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some red berries and figs, good length. 88

1961 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, orange rim. Some dried fruits, spices, figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but lacks complexity. 86

1962 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Pale ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, touch of sous bois, leaner but charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright, elegant, leaner but fresh. Red berries palate. 89


Flight nine

1989 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, red berries, some spices, elegant nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, bit dry and lacks some fruit mid palate, good length. 88

Seems to have changed name from Reserva to Gran Reserva in 1990. Same label.

1990 Marques de Riscal Garn Reserva
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, spices, touch of vanilla and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, good length. 88

1991 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Corked.

1992 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, blueberries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some spices, quite delicate and playful yet somewhat fuller bodied, long. 91

1993 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, a touch sous bois, somewhat leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, anise, touch bitter, some herbs, good length. 89

Flight ten

2001 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, anise, blueberries, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded before a slightly edgy and structured finish, long. 92

2004 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Vanilla, liquorice, red berries, spices, blueberries, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, vanilla, intense, dried notes, spices, long. 91

2005 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Ripe, rich, floral, intense, dark berries, liquorice and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, quite intense, somewhat edgy, bit warm finish. Long. 92

2006 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, spices, fruity, dark berries, intense, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, intense, sweet notes, liquorice, bit woody finish. 89

2008 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Spices, dried fruits, some herbs, vanilla. Smells warm. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bit cooked and ungainly, lacks balance it seems. 87

2010 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, fresh, ripe, intense nose, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, intense, fruity, spices, anise, red berries, juicy, long. 93



2114 Marques de Riscal hjemme

2005 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva
Ruby. Liquorice, blueberries, spices, red berries, vanilla, cherries, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anse, spices and layers of dark fruits, even if on the high side of alcohol (14%) it has an unusual mineral note to it. Blueberries and cherries, long. 92

2011 Marques de Riscal Reserva
Ruby. Red berries, blueberries, tobacco, some vailla and spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some sweet notes, liquorice and vanilla, good length. 89

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Vina La Rosa Sparkling Brut
Kr 129,90
Watery lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light fruity nose. Light sweet body, lean. 77

Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Perle de Vigne NV
Kr 150,-
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some creamy notes and brioche. 84

2014 J. Moreau Petit Chablis
Kr 539,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light, fresh and towards crisp. 79

2014 J. Moreau Chablis
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, fruity if lean. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, minerals, fresh. 85

2014 J. Moreau Saint-Bris
Kr 134,90
Pale lemon yellow. Some grapefruits and cats pee nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, leaner. Easy going. 81

2014 La Palma Merlot
Kr 109,90
Ruby. Light fruity, thin wine. 77

2013 Lab Reserva
Kr 399,90 (BIB)
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices. Rounded and sweet. 77

2010 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva
Kr 199,90
Ruby. Cherries, anise, some leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, spices, dark berries, bit light palate. 86

2011 Marques de Murrieta
Kr 189,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some spices and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, some spices, good length. 88

2011 Dalmau
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some liquorice, fruity, intense, liquorice, chocolate and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long, quite rich and juicy. 91

2007 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
Kr 650,-
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, fruity nose, vanilla, quite intense, fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate than nose suggests, vanilla, some spices, creamy, dark fruits, long. 90

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Ravenswood Zinfandel 2013
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Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Zinfandel 2013
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Faustino V Reserva 2009
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Faustino VII 2012
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Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz 2012
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Chapoutier Belleruche 2013
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Sarnin Berroux Bourgogne Rouge 2012
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Brown Brothers Devils Corner Pinot Noir 2014
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Ravenswood Zinfandel 2011
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Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2012
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Signature Series Brunel Côtes du Rhône
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Woodbridge Chardonnay 2013
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AIX Rosé 2013
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Roblin Origine Sancerre Rosé 2013
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Roblin Sancerre Ammonites 2012
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Roblin Sancerre 2013
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Louis Jadot Chablis 2013
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Dom. des Chenevières Chablis 1er cru l'Homme Mort 2012
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Dom. des Chenevières Chablis Les Grandes Vignes 2013
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Dom. des Chenevières Chablis 2013
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Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve 2014
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Audrey et Christian Binner Schlossberg Riesling 2010
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Gysler Vum Helle Riesling GG Trocken 2013
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Gysler S Weinheimer Riesling 2013
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Gysler Weinheimer Riesling Trocken 2012
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Signature Series Gysler Riesling Trocken
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Grans-Fassian Mineralschiefer Riesling Trocken 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, minerals, citrus, good length. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
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Fritz Haag Riesling Trocken 2014
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Fritz Haag Riesling 2014
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Brown Brothers Devils Corner Riesling 2014
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Zonnebloem Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries, cats pie, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lean. kr 114,90 (Bestilling) 77 poeng
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Condes de Albarei Albariño 2013
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Light yellow fruity and citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly bitter. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
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Casal Garcia Vinho Verde
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Two Oceans Pinot Grigio 2014
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Apples and gooseberries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sweetish. kr 189,90 79 poeng
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Pink, small bubbles. Red apples, light candy note, yeast and touch of coffee. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, leaner, fresh and fruity, good length. 88 poeng

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Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne de Cramant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008
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Larmandier-Bernier Premier Cru Terre de Vertus Non Dosé 2009
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yeasty note, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, rounded mousse, slightly bitter finish. kr 394,10 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
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Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
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E. Michel Extra Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, some yeast. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and rounded, leaner. kr 257,10 (Basis) 86 poeng
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Pongrácz
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, apply nose, light rubber tone. Fresh acidity, light mousse, fruity and rounded. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
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Abbazia Prosecco Extra Dry
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles.apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly sweet. kr 99,90 (Basis) 81 poeng
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Cune Gran Reserva 2008
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Falchetto Barbera d'Asti Pian Scorrone 2011
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Dark fruits, some leather and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fresh and fruity. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
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Juillot Cuvée Pierre 2013
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Pierre Morey Chardonnay 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresher, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, playful. kr 259,90 88 poeng
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851101
Roche de Bellene Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2011
Burgund, Frankrike 3145 bottles made from plants planted in 1959. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almonds, fruity nose, detailed, fruity nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant, long, almost creamy finish. kr 349,90 (Bestilling) 92 poeng
Winetailor as

5273401
Roche de Bellene Saint-Aubin Premier Cru La Chatenière 2012
Burgund, Frankrike 600 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, citrus, detailed, elegant, long. kr 289,80 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Winetailor as

9459901
Roche De Bellene Bourgogne Chard. 2012
Burgund, Frankrike 50.000 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, playful nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, fresh, citrus, good length. kr 189,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Winetailor as

6064901
Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Riesling Res.  2009
Wachau, Østerrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fresh and fruity, lilies, richer nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, citrus and grapefruit, long. kr 389,90 90 poeng
 

4993401
Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2010
Niederösterreich, Østerrike Pale lemon yellow. Pears, nuts, fruity, slightly funky nose. Fresh acidity, not sure this is a good bottle. kr 209,90 (Bestilling) Winetailor as

1295901
Gritsch Axpoint Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2014
Wachau, Østerrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,e asy going. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Pure Wine AS

1295801
Kalmuck Wachau 2014
Wachau, Østerrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, soft texture. kr 149,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Pure Wine AS

9108201
Juillot Mercurey Blanc 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, spices, minerals, smokey nose. Fresh acidity, smokey, rounded, fruity, vanilla. kr 189,80 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Winetailor as

4501601
Juillot Cuvée Juliette Chardonnay 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, fresh. kr 149,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Winetailor as

4463201
Schloss Lieser Riesling 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, apply and citrus. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Winetailor as

2x Sarnin Beroux Meursault samt 1970 Faustino 1

2012 Sarnin Berrux Meursault
Litt tåkete gullgul. Mineraler, nøtter, pære, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, rik, gule epler, sitrus, frisk og livlig finish. 90

2012 Sarnin Berrux Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Lyst strågul. Floral, sitrus, fersken, mineraler, kandisert sitron på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, kremet, gule epler og sitrus, lang. 91

1970 Faustino 1
Lyst rubinrød, tegl kant. Fiken, dadler, fruktig, fruktig duft enda. Frisk syre, tanniner fortsatt men slipes ned, fiken og dadler, rosiner, lang og slank finish. 90

Marsnyheter Strøm, Best Buys og Bibendum

5322402
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

9477901
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

2070501
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

5052801
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

860801
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

766101
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

5179301
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

2111801
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

2096601
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

Mye spansk fra Good Beverage, blant annet Viña Tondonia

9512605
Contino Gran Reserva 2004
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Rik, mørke bær, fruktig duft, lakris, blåbær, intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, fruktig, detaljert, nesten leken, lang finish, noe kaffe og kirsebær. kr 994,10 (Bestilling) 93 poeng

5160201
Contino Graciano 2009
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Rik duft, mørke bær, krydder, noe alkohol på topp. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, intens, sødmefull, blåbær og bjørnebær, rik, kjøttfull, lang. kr 633,50 (Bestilling) 92 poeng

5160301
Contino Viña del Olivo 2007
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Blåbær, lakris, vanilje, krydder, intens duft, rik men flere lag. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, detaljert, sødmefull men fin friskhet, lang. kr 633,50 (Bestilling) 92 poeng

5121301
Contino Reserva 2008
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, estragon touch, solbær, vanilje og krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, syrlig, fruktig, intens, noe sødmefull finish. kr 289,30 (Bestilling) 88 poeng

2176501
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Red Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spania Granateplerød. Eksotiske krydder, fiken, dadler, mer klokkeklar enn forrige flaske. Delikat. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, noe røde bær, rosiner, fortsatt litt stram og tight, lang finish. kr 549,80 92 poeng

2176501
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Red Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spania Granateplerød med tegl kant. Fiken, eksotiske krydder, dadler, noe vanilje. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, litt tynn og støvete. Nyper. Dette var en off flaske, ikke representativ, men den er med her da den ble smakt ved siden av den gode flasken over, for å vise hvor stor forskjell det kan være mellom to "like" flasker med alder.  kr 549,80 86 poeng

2176605
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2002
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød, rød kant. Intens duft, lakris, vanilje, noe krydder og mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, intens, mørke bær, fruktig. kr 629,70 86 poeng

1991101
Viña Cubillo Crianza 2006
Rioja alta, Spania Rubinrød. Mer fiken og dadler enn forrige flaske, kirsebær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, modne røde bær, lettere flaske, kirsebær i finish. kr 189,80 85 poeng

9512505
Imperial Gran Reserva 1999
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Fiken, dadler, blåbær, lakris, eksotiske toner. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, livlig, noe solmoden frukt, fiken og dadler, pen øengde. kr 635,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng

5121201
Imperial Gran Reserva 2007
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Krydret, mørke bær, fruktig, vanilje, rik duft. Kirsebær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljert, en av de mer vellykkede 2007 Riojaene jeg har smakt. kr 359,50 (Bestilling) 87 poeng

5121101
Imperial Reserva 2008
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, vanilje, rik, kaffepreget, krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frultig, rik, sødmefull, strukturert finish. kr 269,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng

9419701
Cune Gran Reserva 2007
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Noe blåbær, lakris og røde bær, vanilje. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, lett, fruktig, litt slapp som synes å være vanlig for årgangen, men bærer fatbruken i det minste. kr 200,- (Basis) 84 poeng

5705801
Cune Reserva 2010
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, lakris, vanilje, krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, livlig, pen lengde. kr 167,50 (Basis) 85 poeng

5705701
Cune Crianza 2011
Rioja, Spania  kr 139,90 (Basis) 79 poeng

9150001
Cune Rosado 2013
Rioja, Spania  kr 124,80 (Basis) 76 poeng

2176401
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spania Lyst gullgul. Mandler, nøtter, noe fersken, litt oksidativ, vanilje og mineraler på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, friskere og mer sitruspreget utrykk enn endel årganger av denne, lang. kr 549,80 90 poeng

9738401
Contino Blanco 2010
Rioja, Spania Mot strågul farge. Epler, grapefrukt og noe vanilje, krydret duft. Røyktoner. Frisk syre, fruktig, vanilje og noe røyktoner. kr 263,60 (Bestilling) 84 poeng

9149901
Cune Blanco 2013
Rioja, Spania kr 116,90 (Bestilling) 79 poeng