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HdV Chardonnay 2010
California, Usa Lyst sitrongul med grønnskjær. Nøtter, smør, popkorn i rikt monn, sitrus. Medium syre, fruktig, kremet, smør, sødmefull, kremet. kr 499,90 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
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Rémi Jobard Meursault En Luraule 2009
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, fruktig, mineraler, slankere duft for årgangen. Medium syre, fruktig, fyldig, epler, sitrus og intens mineralitet, lang men kanskje ikke den mest detaljerte. Prøv med endel lufting. kr 464,10 (Bestilling) 91 poeng
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Rémi Jobard Meursault Les Narvaux 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, noe gule frukter, sitrus, delikat duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, sitrus, mineraler, sitroner, lang. kr 499,90 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
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Pierre Morey Saint Aubin 1Cru 2004
Burgund, Frankrike Mot sitrongul. Epler, mandler, fruktig men en tone oksidativ. Frisk syre, fruktig, mandler, noe nøtter, gule epler, pent utviklet. kr 299,90 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
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Pieropan La Rocca Soave Classico 2012
Veneto, Italia Lyst strågul. Epler, noe fersken, gule frukter, lett floral tone fruktig, noe mineralsk. Frisk syre, solmodne frukter, avrundet, mineraler under, lang finish. kr 299,90 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
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Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino 2013
Veneto, Italia Lyst strågul. Epler, noe sitrus, lett floral duft, lett eksotisk tone. Frisk syre, fruktig, en rikere og tyngre Calvarinho, noe gule frukter, mandelessens langt bak. Pen lengde. kr 229,90 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
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Pieropan Soave Classico 2013
Veneto, Italia Lyst strågul. Fruktig, lett parfymert, noe mineraler, delikat duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, avrundet, elegant. kr 149,90 85 poeng

 
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Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese 2011
Rheingau, Tyskland Lyst gullgul. Epler, fruktig, mineraler, lukket på duft nå. Frisk syre, leken, elegant, livlig, detaljert, fruktig, lang finish. kr 309,90 (Bestilling) 91 poeng
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Eva Fricke Seligmacher Riesling 2013
Rheingau, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, grapefrukt, lett parfymert duft. Frisk syre, epler, sitrus, mineraler under, slankere, delikat, pen lengde. kr 329,50 (Bestilling) 89 poeng
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Fricke Rheingau Riesling Trocken 2013
Rheingau, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, noe mineraler og pære på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, lett, epler, litt fyldigere finish, vannmelon. kr 169,80 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
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Dirk Niepoort Loureiro Giro Sol Dócil 2014
Minho, Portugal kr 135,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
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Niepoort Redoma Branco 2011
Douro, Portugal Lyst strågul. Noe gule frukter, vanilje, mineraler på duft, grapefrukt. Medium syre, slapp og noe emmen, tror ikke flasken er topp. kr 209,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
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Bertani Bertarose Chiaretto 2014
Italia  kr 139,70 76 poeng

 
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Villa Dria Colombard-Sauvignon 2013
Sørvest, Frankrike  kr 100,- 75 poeng

 
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Clos Mogador Priorat 2012
Catalonia, Spania Dyprød. Intenst, fruktig, mørke bær, noe krydder, mer detaljert og ikke fullt så heftig duft som tidligere. Frisks yre, modne tanniner, intens, sødmefull, rik røde bær og lakris, lang finish. Høy alkohol, noe døyvende. kr 499,80 (Bestilling) 92 poeng
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HdV Californio Syrah 2007
California, Usa Dyprød farge. Brent kaffe, mørke bær, pepper og krydder på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, intens, sødmefull, røde bær, lang. kr 499,90 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
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HdV Belle Cousine 2008
California, Usa Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, lett parfymert, transparent for USA. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, intens, sødmefull, fruktig, lang finish. kr 499,90 (Bestilling) 92 poeng
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Niepoort Batuta 2011
Douro, Portugal Dyprød. Fioler, mørke bær, intens, rik og fruktig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, rik, intens, sjokolade og mørke frukter, lang. Tone varm finish. kr 549,90 91 poeng

 
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Niepoort Bioma Douro 2012
Douro, Portugal Rubinrød. Plommer og blåbær, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, frisk, lettere kropp en duften tilsier, frisk finish. kr 227,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Dyprød. Mørke bær, fruktig, noe krydder, alkohol på topp. Medium syre, modne tanniner, litt friskere utover i smakskurven, mye mørke bær, rik men alkoholen overdøver i finish. kr 675,- 88 poeng

 
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Paul Avril Le Petit Vin d'Avril 2011
Frankrike Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, sødmefullt, krydder, blåbær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, rik, mørke frukter. Dremateriale fra 2011 men i utgangspunktet en non vintage. kr 209,80 85 poeng

Winetailor November release

 
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Jean Milan Cuvée Nico Widerberg Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yeasty note, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, fruity, light sweet note, crowd pleaser. kr 259,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
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Schloss Lieser Riesling Kabinett 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and fruity, a bit more fruit than usual, lovely. kr 179,90
88 poeng

 
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
California, Usa Deep ruby. Rich nose, dark fruits, scented, cassis, liquorice, tobacco and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe cassis, some vanilla and spices, long. kr 499,90
91 poeng

 
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Pieropan Soave Classico 2013
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow. Apples, elegant almost floral note nose, almonds and peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, summer in a bottle, lovely. kr 149,90
87 poeng

 
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Niepoort Tawny 10 Years Old
Douro, Portugal Pale amber-garnet. Dried fruits, nuts, scented, anise nose. Fresh acidity, some red berries and dried apricots, some nuts, lovely as always. kr 179,90 (Basis)
88 poeng
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Domaine de Bellene Saint-Romain VV 2012
Pale lemon yellow. Heavier minerals, apples, citrus and almost creamy notes for Saint-Romain. Fresh acidity, fuller body and texture for the appelation, again towards creamy. Citrus minerals finish.
87 Poeng

 
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Niepoort Tawny 30 Years Old
Douro, Portugal Pale amber. Dried fruits, intense, some nuts, raisins, almost scented nose. Fresh acidity, lively, intense, layered, mouthwatering, detailed, rich, nutty, savory, long. kr 899,90 (Parti)
93 poeng
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Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage 2009
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, rich, blueberries, intense nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, detailed, fruity, elegant LBV, long. kr 219,90 (Basis)
90 poeng
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Lavradores de Feitora Tres Bagos Reserva
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Berries nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh. kr 419,90
81 poeng

 
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Niepoort Fabelaktig Douro 2013
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Fruity, rounded, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries palate. kr 139,90 (Basis)
83 poeng
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Niepoort Charme 2010
Douro, Portugal Deep ruby. Spicey, dark fruits, anise and some red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, quite lively, dark fruits, almost mouthwatering, long. kr 500,30
91 poeng

 
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Pieropan Ruberpan Valp Cl Sup 11
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Fruity, ripe red berries, anise, and light tea note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, good length. kr 175,-
88 poeng

 
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Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso 2011
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Liquorice, plums, figs and prunes nose. Leather and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tabnins, fruity, fresh and quite lively Ripasso, good length. kr 141,- (Basis)
86 poeng
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Barbeito Malvasia Colheita 2000
Amber. Nuts, dried apricots, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, rounded, fruity, intense, dried fruits and nuts finish, lovely, almost smokey touch in the end. 91 poeng

Barbeito Single Harvets Medium Dry 2003
Amber. Intense, nutty, caramel, dried fruits and smokey note. Fresh acidity, intense, ripe, dark fruits, dried fruits, good length. 89 poeng 

Fondberg November release

 

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Geiler Cremant de Alsace Riesling Brut
Alsace, Frankrike Pale lemonyellow, small bubbles. Apples, pears, some brioche, light rubbery note nose. Fresha cidity, rounded mousse, fruity, peach, little bit hollow finish. kr 151,90
82 poeng

 
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Giustino B. Prosecco Extra Dry 2012
Veneto, Italia Watery lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, peach, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, light, fruity, bit more body for Prosecco, elegant texture. kr 193,- (Bestilling)
84 poeng
Evento AS

 
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Taittinger Brut Réserve
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeast, minerals, apples, pears, some brioche nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, little bit hollow mid palate, fresh, apply and pears, good length. kr 379,90 (Basis)
88 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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F.W.-Gymn Graacher Domprobst Rsl Spät 12
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost flinty and smokey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, minerals beneath, quite rlegant apples note if a bit hollow. Good length. Needs a bit of air. kr 169,90
89 poeng

 
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F.W.-Gymn Schiefer Rsl Feinherb 13
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, leaner, focused, light and delicate, fresh. kr 139,90
84 poeng

 
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F.W.-Gymn Graacher Himmelr Rsl Kab 10
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pears, some minerals, quite fruity nose at this stage. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and peach, subdued minerality below, rounded texture. kr 149,90
86 poeng

 
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Spreitzer Riesling 101 2012
Rheingau, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, grapefruit, floral nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, slight bitter note and some almost petroleum like beneath. kr 169,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Spreitzer Winkeler Jesuitengarten Riesling Kabinett halbtrocken 2012
Rheingau, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, quite rounded and full nose, rich. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, ripe, apples and pears, fruity finish. kr 189,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Pierre Gaillard Crozes Hermitage 2011
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Ripe dark fruits, spices behind, fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, palate, dark fruits, somewhat thin finish, good length. kr 209,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Chamisal Stainless Pinot Noir 2012
California, Usa Bright ruby. Fruity, red and darker berries nose, light cinamon note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, red berries, slightly spicy. kr 219,90
85 poeng

 
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Foscarin Slavinus Soave Superiore Cl 11
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits, minerals, lees, richer nose. Fresh acidity, rich, creamy rounded, phenolic palate, slightly unripe plums, quite concentrated for Soave. Good length. kr 209,90
88 poeng

 
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Monte Tondo Soave Mito 2012
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, some yellow apples, light nose. Fresha cidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 119,90 (Bestilling)
84 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Pine Ridge Forefront Pinot Noir 2012
California, Usa Bright ruby. Raspberries and blackberries nose, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate than nose suggests, red berries and spices, good length if a bit hollow. kr 229,90
86 poeng

 
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Tarapaca´ Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2013
Chile Pale lemon yellow. Cats pie and gooseberris nose. Fresha cidity, gooseberries palate, fresh. kr 160,-
79 poeng

 
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Tarapaca´ Chardonnay Gran Reserva 2013
Leyda valley, Chile Towards lemon yellow. Butter, vanilla, popcorn nose. Apples. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, smokey, popcorn palate, fairly creamy. kr 189,90
84 poeng

 
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Chamisal Stainless Chardonnay 2012
California, Usa Towards lemon yellow. Apples, pears, butter, apricots nose. Frsh acidity, fruity, rich, rounded, sweetish, some tropical notes. kr 189,90
84 poeng

 
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Quinta de Saes Touriga Nacional 2010
Beiras, Portugal Ruby, purple rim. Dark jammy fruit, plums and blueberries, light nettle note beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries.m kr 130,90 (Bestilling)
82 poeng
First Wines AS

 
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Ch. Hannetot 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Blueberries, spices, some wood and some minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit firm and textured, will probably benefit with more air. kr 229,90
87 poeng

 
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Ch. Ducluzeau 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Blueberries, light violets touch, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, quite lively, good length. kr 229,90
87 poeng

 
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Ch. Lynch Moussas 2004
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Figs, some prunes, cedar, not the most intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, Not the most intense, liquorice finish, ever so slightly drying. Drink over the next four years, quite lovely actually. kr 369,90 (Bestilling)
88 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Ch. Batailley 2008
Bordeaux, Frankrike Deep ruby. Dark plums and rich blueberries nose, cassis with air, tobacco and liquorice. Intense nose for both vintage and estate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, rounded, cassis, vanilla, tobacco, starting to loose it's youthful fat, long. kr 449,90 (Bestilling)
92 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Pietracupa Bolgheri 2011
Toscana, Italia Ruby. Rich, dark fruits nose, some vanilla, scented. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, blueberries, slight creamy note, good length. kr 179,90 (Basis)
86 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Piccini Villa al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Toscana, Italia Ruby. Herbs, rubber, dark berries and cherries nose, some liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, fruity, ripe, leaner finish. Good length. kr 299,90 (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Fondberg AS

 
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Tarapaca´ Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 201
Maipo, Chile Ruby. Fruity, red and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, easy going and fruity. kr 160,-
82 poeng

 
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Tarapaca´ Carmenère Gran Reserva 2012
Maipo, Chile Ruby. Bell peppers, intense scented nose, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, somewhat rich. kr 195,10
84 poeng

 
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Farina Recioto della Valpolicella 2012
Veneto, Italia Deep ruby. Rich, dried fruits, intense blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, sweet dark fruits palate, just sweet dark fruits actually. kr 249,90
82 poeng 

November release Gaia/ Chaeos

2012 OMA Langhe Nebbiolo
Bright ruby. Ripe raspberries, plums, morellos nose. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet fruits, ripe, elegant texture. 86

2012 Marco de Bartoli Rosso di Marco
Ruby. Ripe, fruity, dark berries, liquorice nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet liquorice and oxidized morellos. 84

2010 Planeta Santa Cecilia
Ruby. Intense, ripe, alcohol high notes, cherries and some nettles. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense if leaner palate, bit cooked fruits. 84

2012 Fattoria Nittardi Ad Astra
Ruby. Intense, scented, liquorice, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, good length. 87

2011 Borgo Salcetino Chianti Classico Riserva Lucarello
Ruby. Scented, lovely floral note, cherries, and raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, fruity, fairly detailed, good length. 88

2013 Burlotto Barbera d'Alba
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, light liquorice note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, almost mineral, elegant. 86

2012 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti le Orme
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe nose, liquorice, heavier scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly detailed, good length. 87

2009 Travaglini Gattinara
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, liquorice, tar and roses. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and detailed, quite elegant, fresher than many in the vintage, good length. 89

2011 Giulia Negri Langhe Pinot Nero la Tartufaia
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, elegant nose, light tar and roses note, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, good length. 89

2010 Giulia Negri Barolo la Tartufaia
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, chocolate, cherries, and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and texture, almost creamy, long. 91

2013 Elio Altare Barbera d'Alba
Ruby, purple rim. Rich, intense, blueberries, some spices and light vanilla note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, richer palate, rounded and fresh. 86

2013 Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo
Ruby. Scented, violets, blueberries, intense nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, playful, towards mouthwatering, fruity all the way. Good length. 89

2013 Moccagatta Barbera d'Alba
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, liquorice, slight chocolate and somewhat spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat lighter and elegant palate and structure, good length. 87

2011 Moccagatta Barbaresco
Ruby, garnet rim. Tar, roses, violets, plums and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, layered, liquorice, fruity, ripe, long. 92

2006 Stefano Accordini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Il Fornetto
Deep ruby. Coffee, dried fruits, tea, coffee, chocolate. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, intense, big, bitter note, heavy, big but has freshness, detailed, complex and long. 94

2008 Romano dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella
Newly opened bottle. Black, thin red rim. Intense, massive nose, dried fruits, chocolate, coffee, alcohol high note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, big, but fresher than earlier, nuances, intense, lively would be stretching it but more details, long. 95

2008 Romano dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella
Opened for 24 hours. Black with thin red rim. Intense, sweeter dried fruits, dark berries, more fruits, still alcohol on top. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweeter and fruitier, coffee and chocolate, even the slight bitterness is more subdued behind the fruit, long. 95

Gaia and Chaeos September release

2013 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Villa Bianchi
Watery lemon yellow. Light pears and yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh and fruity, 85

2013 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Superiore Casal di Serra
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light gooseberries nose and faint tropical touch. Fresh acidity, slightly creamy and rounded, fresh, lemons touch. 87

2013 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Superiore Vecchie Vigne
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, honey note, pears nose, more shut. Freshish acidity, creamy, rounded, fruity, phenolics note, light bitter and warm finish. 87

2013 Jermann Vinnae
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, plums, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and rounded, yellow plums, rounded finish. 87

2013 Jermann Afix Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light tropical note, minerals. Fresh acidity (not too fresh for Riesling), fruity and rounded

2013 Anslemi Capitel Foscarino
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, fruity, scented, light melons and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh note, good length. 87

2013 Planeta Alastro
Pale golden. Apples, smoky minerals and light bergamot nose. Fresh acidity, rich and fruity nose before narrower and fresh finish, slightly warm. 86

2012 Marco de Bartoli Grappoli del Grillo
Pale lemon yellow. Rich and fruity, intense nose, creamy, slight wax note. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, minerals, structured, phenolics, lees note. Almost sap like note. 86

2012 Barth Riesling Charta
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, rounded nose, subdued scented note and minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemons, apples, slight bitterness. 87

2012 Barth Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light plums nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, light bitter apples and pears note, fruity, good length. 88

2012 Barth Hattenheim Schönhell Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Tropical, fruity, apples, tight. Fresh acidity, fruity, light bitter note, fruity but could be more layered. 88

2008 Barth Hattenheim Hassel Riesling GG
Towards lemon yellow.

2012 Barth Hattenheim Hassel Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tight and a bit closed nose, light minerality in the back. Fresha cidity, fruity, lively and elegant, fresh, could have more nuances. 88

2013 Josef Ehmoser Hohenberg Grüner Veltliner
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light scented and tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some bitter notes, fresh and fruity. 87

2013 Dominique Roger Sancerre Domaine du Carrou
Pale lemon yellow. Heavy nose for Sancerre, honey, wax and fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, bitter, grapefruits, leaner and almost sharp finish. 85

2011 Some Young Punks Taken Brave
Pale lemon yellow. Rich nose, citrus, apples, some rubber. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, ripe and a bit rich, good length. 86

2013 Casabianca Sussingo Toscana Rosso
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, light scented and floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if a little bit hollow and herbal. 83

2013 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Podere
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, light anise note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit lean, some herbs. 83

2013 Umani Ronchi Rosso Piceno Tajano
Ruby. Scented, violets and jasmine over dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice and fruity palate, bit alcoholic finish. 83

2010 Umani Ronchi Rosso Conero Riserva Cumaro
Deep ruby. Rich liquorice and overripe cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and lightly sweet, liquorice finish. 85

2012 Tenuta Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Amaranta
Deep ruby. Rich, liquorice, rich, alcoholic and big. Freshish acidity, rich and fruity. 83

2012 Tenuta Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Nativae
Deep ruby. Herbal, cooked nettles and anise nose. Light spritzy palate, fruity, rounded, slightly herbal. 84

2011 Jermann Blau E Blau
Ruby. Dark berries nose, light herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity on the sweet side. 85

2012 Accordini Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Acinatico
Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, slight spicy note, cherries and liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner palate than nose suggests, good length. 86

2012 Fattoria di Fubbiano Colline Lucchesi Fubbiano Rosso
Ruby. Dark fruits, rich nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. 83

2011 Fattoria di Fubbiano Colline Lucchesi First Love
Ruby. Scented, alcoholic high note and liquorice nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich, big and sweet. 83

2012 Petra Zingari
Ruby. Red berries, light herbal note nose, leather touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fresher mid palate and finish than attack. 84

2011 Petra Ebo
Deep ruby. Rich, cooked, spicy, alcoholic nose. Fresher palate, more nuanced, ripe but with freshness. 85

2012 Cabutto Tenuta la Volta Barbera d'Alba Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Ruby. Cooler nose, red berries, slightly scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer and fruity, elegant Barbera. 87

2011 Fontanabianca Barbaresco
Ruby. Scented, red berries, rose hips, tar, detailed and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly elegant and fresh, fruity if leaner, good length. 88

2010 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Ceretta
Ruby. Slightly roses and cherries note, liquorice nose. Light coffee touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, fresh and quite mouthwatering finish, structured. 90

2009 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Vigna Rionda Tomasso Canale
Bright ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity, scented and slight VA note. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, leaner structured, slight volatility, fresh and long. 92

2010 Accordini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Acinatico
Deep ruby. Tomatoes, heavy, spices, dark fruits and herbs. Freshish acidity, ripe, big and alcoholic, unbalanced in my world. 85

2013 OMA Barbera d'Alba
Ruby. Fresh raspberries fruit, light anise touch, fruit forward and refreshing nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity, fresh finish, rounder than last vintage. 86

2012 Josef Ehmoser St. Laurent
Ruby. Dark chocolate and blackberries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, good length. 86

2013 Caliboro Erasmo Barbera Garnacha
Deepish ruby. Rich and dark fruity note with a faint herbal touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, slight herbal note in finish, spicy. 85

2011 Some Young Punks Fierce Allure
Ruby. Cassis, spicy, cinamon, bay leaf nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and somewhat sweet, detailed. 87

2011 Some Young Punks Lust Collides
Ruby. Fresh nose, dark fruits, scented and chocolate. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, mulberries, good length. 87

2013 Some Young Punks Naked on Rollerskates
Deep ruby. Rich nose, fruity, ripe and deep, rose hips high note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and sweet, ripe, softer texture. 86

2013 Principe Pallavicini Jaktvin Storvilt
Ruby. Fruity, ripe red and darker berries nose, liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, leaner palate. 83

2009 Barth Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling Eiswein
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, not to intense nose. Fresh acidity, rich and almost heavy for Eiswein on the palate, rich, lively, creamy, superb balance, refreshing and detailed, sweet and long. 93

2009 Caliboro Erasmo Torontel Late Harvest
Golden. Rich, butter, caramel, spicy, honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, fresh and lively, rich, slightly burnt finish. 90

2004 Gaia Estate Nemea Anatolikos
2500 bottles made. Bright ruby. Rich and intense nose, leaner, leather and anise. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, dried fruits, fresh. 88

2011 Anselmi I Capitelli
Golden. Mushrooms and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, fairly fresh. 87

2012 Marco de Bertoli Passito di Pantelleria Buuram Sole d'Agosto
Light amber. Slightly hollow but intense canned apricots, raisins and light spicy note nose. Freshish acidity, rich and fruity, little bit hollow and alcohol is a bit showy. 88

2010 Accordini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Acinatico
Deep ruby. Rich, big, intense nose, blackberries, intense vanilla and raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, rich, sweet, quite lovely raspberries and blueberries palate. Bit dry finish.  90

06 Sarget de Gruaud larose, 08 Schloss Lieser and 05 Grassi Recioto

2006 Sarget de Gruaud Larose
Ruby. More subdued cassis and starting leather nose, needed time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, good length. 88

2008 Schloss Lieser Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Lemon yellow. Fresh apples and pineapples nose, some minerals, tropical, elegant. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, refreshing, fairly intense, detailed, long. 93

2005 Roccolo Grassi Recioto della Valpolicella
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some coffee and liquorice nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, less sweet than it used to be, dark berries, elegant, layered and long. 92

Moestue Red and Rosé May news

Nervi Jefferson Nebiule Spumante
Pale pink, small bubbles. Roses and some red berries nose, some yeast. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fresh, apply, slightly sweet. 84

2013 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Il Mimo
Pale red, orange hue. Red berries, slightly floral, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, livelier and more focused than usual, good length. 86

2013 Nervi Nervi Rosa
Pale pink. Fresh, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, fruity. Lively, elegant. 85

2013 Terredora Rosaenouvae Irpinia Rosato
Pale pink. Some floral notes and darker fruits for rosé nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, slightly spicy and somewhat warm finish. 84

2013 Proprietà Sperino Rosa del Rosa
Bright pale pink. Fruity, red berries, slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, good length. 86

2013 Pitt, Jolie & Perrin Château Miraval Rosé
Watery pink. Light fruity nose, red apples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant. 85

2012 Famille Perrin Perrin Nature Côte-du-Rhône
Ruby. Dark fruits, plums, liquorice, bit cooked and jammy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slight mint note, leaner finish. 85

2011 Cincinnato Ercole Nero Buono
Ruby. Figs, prunes, liquorice, plums nose, oxidative style nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, minty, fresher fruit, dark berries notes, slightly warm finish, good length. 87

2013 Ca' La Bionda Valpolicella Classico. 
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lovely fruit, fairly lively, red apples note, good length. 87

2011 Château Manoir du Gravoux
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, fruity, fresh, ever so slight bell pepper note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firmer texture, fruity, fresh, slightly lean finish. 86

2011 Ca'La Bionda Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso
Ruby. Dark berries, liquorice, scented, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, anise and cherry stones, good length. 87

2011 Ca'La Bionda Campo CasalVegri Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ruby. Scented, anise, spicy, cherry stones, slightly dusty, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cherries, sweet and sour note, anise, fresh, long. 90

2011 Belle Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Louis Belle
Ruby. Ripe fruity, anise and dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, anise, pepper and spices, almost smoky finish. 89

2012 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage
Ruby. Dark berries, cheese, spices, vanilla and pepper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, slight herbal touch, blueberries palate, good length. 88

2011 Lucien Muzard et Fils Santenay 1er Cru Maladières
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, bit darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slightly raw texture mid palate, fruitier finish, good length. 88

2008 Matrot Volnay Santenots
Bright pale ruby. Wild strawberries, minerals nose, touch of darker fruits behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red fruits, ripe redcurrants, minerals, leaner but fresh, good length. 89

2010 Guigal Côte-Rotie Château d'Ampuis
Ruby. Anise, dark berries, vanilla, spices, intense, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, refreshing, chewy, long. 93

2012 Habrard Crozes-Hermitage white
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, honey, orange blossoms nose. Medium acidity, fresh aromas to carry it, fruity and floral, elegant. 88

2011 Habrard Hermitage white
Lemon yellow. Apples, honey, orange blossoms, layered nose, subdued minerals. Medium acidity, again fresh fruit to carry it, apples, lemons, floral, layered, slightly warm finish, long. 90

2013 Malvirà Birbét Brachetto
Bright ruby, some foam. Cassis and raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, lievly, fresh and elegant, playful. 86

2011 Ostertag Fronholz Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive
Pale lemon yellow. Roses, gooseberries, cooler fruits nose. Freshish acidity, roses, bit soapy, yellow plums, good length. 88

Vernaccia di San Gimignano and more

2012 Andre Delorme Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Noir
Pale lemon yellow, slight red tinge. Apples, some yeast and apple peel nose. Freshish acidity, bit sharp, leaner, fresh, fairly elegant finish, good length. 85

Andre Delorme Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé La Vigne Au Roy
Pale pink. Some fruits and a bit of yeats on the nose. Freshish acidity, slight bitter note, pear core, bit hollow. 83

2013 Pizzolato Prosecco Spumante Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples and slight pear nose, easy going. Medium acidity, rounded, easy going but balanced. 72

2012 Pizzolato Stefany Prosecco Extra Dry
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples and pears nose, bit more intense. Yeasty. Freshish acidity, fruity, leaner, fairly elegant. 78

2012 Knipser Laumersheimer Kapellenberg Riesling Kabinett trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pear peel, slight mineral note beneath on the nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, quite fresh, mineraly finish, good length. 87

2013 Cesani Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and some almond flowers nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, roses touch, good length. 86

2012 Cesari Soave Classico Superiore
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slight honey note, some yellow fruits. Freshish acidity, leaner palate, honey, slight bitter note, leaner, good length. 83

Leroy, Niepoort, Vega-Sicilia and more

2011 Anne Ramonet Macon-Peronne V.V.
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, subdued minerals and a slight honeyed note on the nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly creamu, good length. 88

2009 Remi Jobard Meursault En Laurale;
Pale lemon yellow. Lime, apples, more subdued minerals than usual for this producer. Freshish acidity, rounded, lemons and creamy palate, good length. 89

2009 Maison Leroy Marsannay:
Pale lemon yellow. Light apply and citrusy nose, flinty nose. Freshish acidity, creamy  texture, lemony, apples, leanish but good length. 88

2009 Maison Leroy Meursault Perrieres 1er Cru:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerlas, cool citrus, very delicate floral notes, lovely and almost tender nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, subdued, refreshing, citrus, minerals, delicate yet quite intense, very long. Beautiful and fresh 09 white. 93

2011 Lucien le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazées:
Towards golden. Rich, nutty, minerals, lemons, vanilla and spices nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, vanilla, bit showy barrel toast, needs time to integrate, long. 91

2011 Lucien le Moine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Magis:
Pale lemon yellow. Spicy, apples, subdued minerals, orange blossoms, delicate nose. Vanilla. Freshish acidity, creamy texture, fruity, rounded, fresh for CdP blanc, good length. 89

2011 Niepoort Coche:
2100 Bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some yellow fruits and ever so slightly waxy nose. Freshish acidity, creamy texture, fairly rich and fruity, some wax and honey, fresh finish. 89

2009 Maison Leroy Bourgogne rouge:
Bright ruby. Red berries, somehat floral and fairly elegant nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven and fresh if on ghe leaner side, somewhat herby finish. 87

2010 Lucien le Moine Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetieres:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some floarl notes, delicate and nuanced nose. Slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries and a slight herbal note, fresh and almost crisp, detailed, spicy finish, long. 92

2011 Lucien le Moine Bonnes Mares:
Bright ruby. Red berries, unripe strawberries, elegant, floral and scented but needs air as Bonnes Mares always seems to need. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, failry fresh, some spices and vanilla in the finish, long. 91

2010 Lucien le Moine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia
Ruby. Some figs, anise, prunes, darker berries and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fairly pure fruit, not the most complex, good length. 90

2009 Lucien le Moine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arioso
Ruby. Rich, intense, figs, liquorice, huge and big nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and sweet, fruity, liquorice finish, long. 90

2011 Château Tertre Roteboeuf:
Ruby. Cassis, leather, vanilla, spices, anise, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,f ruity, some vanilla, fresher palate, way to ypung, bit edgy still, give it ten years plus, long. 92

2009 Ceretto Barbaresco Asij:
Bright ruby. Elegant floral nose, some red cherries and anise. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, liquorice, bit short finish. 88

2010 Ceretto Barbaresco Asij:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, floral notes, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, rounded Barbaresco, fresh finish. 91

2009 Ceretto Barolo Zonchera:
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, fresh nose, lifted nose, some figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite intense and refreshing, anise and cherries finish, tart. Long. 91

2005 Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocce Brunate:
Bright ruby. Intense nose, figs, liquorice, spice, rich cherries. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity, but also leaner, tannic texture, long. 92

1964 Bertani Recioto Amarone
Ruby, brick rim, sediments. Dusty, some leaf and anise, cherries, dark chocolate, figs, prunes and earthy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise and figs palate, ever so slightly iodine touch on top, long if a bit lean finish. 91

2008 Pintia
Deep ruby. Rich, intense, massive nose, dark berries, liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, fruity, bit alcoholic finish, sweet. 89

2009 Alion:
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, rich, intense nose, dark berries and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, rich, fruity, long. 90

2007 Vega Sicilia Valbuena
Ruby. Dark berries, anise, liquorice, blueberries and a slight floral hint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some vanilla, spices, long and fresh finish. 92

2003 Vega Sicilia Unico:
Ruby. Rich, intense, fruity, ripe, fresh and spicy, layered and deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, intense, elegant, more together now than a few months ago, long. 94

2010 Niepoort Charmes
Ruby. Fruity, rounded, intense, nose, raspberries, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and fruity, fresh, quite long. 90

2009 Niepoort Batuta
Ruby. Rich nose, intense, dark berries, vanilla, ripe. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and ripe, rounded, bit sweet, long. 90

2008 Shafer Hillside Select
(Magnum) Deep ruby, towards opaque. Rich, intense, fruity, ripe, slightly alcoholic on top. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, fruity, spices and some vanilla, almost some minerals beneath, long. 92

1977 Niepoort Garrafeira
Bright garnet, brick rim. Rich nose, prunes, figs, slight volatility. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, rounded, rich, fresh, leanish palate but intense flavours, sweet finish, long. 92

Huet and much more

2006 José Michel Special Club Brut:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, some yeast, fairly focused nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, lively and elegant, good length. 89

2012 Serol de Butte en Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some yellow plums nose. Freshish acidity, fruity if lean, pure feel, delicate, good length. 87

2012 Beyer Riesling:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slight citrus note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons and citrus, good length. 87

2012 Balland-Chapuis Le Chatillet:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, gooseberries and some nettles. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and lively, bit easy going. 86

2008 Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec:
Towards golden. Apples, apricots note, cool minerality, some smoky notes and some wax. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, rich but nuanced, fruity, sweet fruit, lean, long. 90

2007 Domaine Huet Le Mont-Lieu Demi-Sec:
Towards golden. Apples, some sulphur, minerals, wax and honey touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, tighter, fresh, some minerals, long yellow fruity finish. 91

2010 I Clivi Brazan
Pale watery yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, honey melon nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, rounded, yellow fruity and melons, good length. 86

2011 Peter Jacob Kühn Hallgarten Hendelberg Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, spritzy, fruity, rounded, slight bitter note in the finish, good length. 86

2012 Pardas Rupestris:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, easy going, slightly bitter. 84

2013 Alamos Malbec:
Ruby. Fruity, intense, dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, easy going. 81

2011 Catena Malbec:
Ruby. Fruity, some vanilla, lots of dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh if a bit weird acidity, good length. 83

2009 Nicolas Catena Zapata:
Ruby. Rich nose, dark and deep nose, fruity and alcoholic. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity and warm alcohol, ripe and structured, good length. 89

2012 Serol Les Blondines:
Bright ruby. Red berries nose, fairly nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite fresh, good length. 85

2011 Chaume-Arnaud Côtes du Rhône:
Ruby. Red and dark ripe berries, spices on the nose. Freshish acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly easy going, good length. 85

2011 Saint Cosme du Rhône Les Deux Albion:
Ruby. Rich, fruity and intense nose, sweet and ripe. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and ripe, wit warm finish. 85

2011 Tedeschi Maternigo Valpolicella Superiore:
Bright ruby. Some herbs, coffee, dark berries and vanilla nose. Dark chocolate. Fresh acodoty, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and quite refreshing, good length. 87

2011 Barone Ricasoli 14-14 Chianti Classico:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some darker ones, ripe cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, fruity finish. 86

2012 Terre delle Barolo le Rondini Barbera d'Alba:
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, lively, fruity and fresh. 82

2005 Boffa Vigna Muntrivé Barbera d'Asti:
Broght ruby. Dark berries, coffee, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, bit rich and fruity, quite refreshing. 87

2010 Mas del Ponts:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, intense of ripe dark berries and some vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit rsweet dark fruity, balanced. 84

2012 Ortega Volapie:
Ruby. Fruity, ripe, dark berries nose, slight anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, some vanilla notes, good length. 86

2011 Ortega Roc:
Ruby. Ripe dark berries nose, fruity, vanilla, anise and Christams spices touch behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ripe, fruity finish. 88

2010 Dominio do Bibei Lacrima:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, floral, scented and lots of red and dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly detailed, good length. 88

2012 Heinrich Dorflagen Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Some herbs and somewhat unripe red berries nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries palate, some anise, just a bit oak texture in the finish. 86

2011 Bogle Petite Sirah:
Ruby. Rich, dark berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, good length. 86

2011 Lam Syrah:
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries and a slight rubber note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spritzy feel, fruity, red berries, bit short. 84

2012 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier:
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and pepper nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs and red fruits, good length, bit raw. 84

2012 Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz:
Ruby. Red berries, nettles and intense bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit lean palate. 84

2011 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz:
Ruby. Ripe, rich, spicy, peppery and dark berries nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe dark berries, bit sweet, good length. 85

2009 Yalumba The Signature:
Ruby. Dark berries, spices and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant but a bit short finish. 87

2008 Yalumba The Menzies
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, vanilla and Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quote rich and a bit sweet, plums, good length. 88

82 and 66 Barca Velha and 99 Dal Forno Romano Valpo

1982 Barca Velha:
Ruby, very thin rim. Tobacco, plums, rich, ripe, fruity but also lean nose. Liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some anise, fairly elegant, some coffee notes, long. 91

1966 Barca Velha:
Ruby, garnet rim. Dusty, leather, slight iodine, some scented notes and søight floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some prunes, plums, not too complex but lovely even so, long. 90

1999 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella:
Dark ruby. Some herbs, liquorice, scented, cherries, chocolate, pine, different nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded body, not too much going on, liquorice and pine, leanish and a bit dry. Mint. 89

Arcus release

2012 Laroche Chardonnay:
(Magnum) Pale lemon yellow. Easy going nose of some yellow fruits, yellow apples and some citrus nose. Freshish acidity (low for Chablis), fruity, straightforward. 80

2012 Poggio al Tesoro Solosole
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruity, some rubber nose. Soft acidity, slightly spritzy, very easy going and yellow fruity. 75

2013 Leyda Leyda Reserva Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Unripe gooseberries, herbal and asparagus nose, nettles. Fresh acidity, fruity, easy going, crisp, good length. 82

2012 Leyda Leyda Reserva Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, butter and rubber nose. Medium acidity, feels acidified, acidity comes in later, fairly fresh, bit watery. 80

2012 Leyda Leyda riesling Neblina:
Pale lemon yellow. Ripe yellow apples and some petroleum on the nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, easy going, slight sweet note. 81

2012 Domaine de Vauroux Chablis Cuvée Domaine de Varoux:
Pale lemon yellow. Cool fruit and light chalky minerality. Freshish acidity, fruity, lean, lobsterish minerality, bit short. 83

2012 Von Winning Kalkofen Riesling GG:
Pale lemon yellow. Scented, fruity, nuanced, floral notes, ripe fruit, apricot notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, not the most nuanced 2012, long. 88

2011 Lavis Cafaggio Rosso IGT:
Ruby. Red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, good balance, good mouthfeel, rounded, and balance for the price. 81

Gran Feudo Roble:
(BiB) Ruby. Slight herbal note and some red and darker berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit short. 77

2012 Leyda Pinot Noir:
Bright ruby. Red berries, bit cooked and smoky nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweetish feel, strawberry jam, bit short. 84

2009 Gran Feudo Crianza:
Ruby. Red berries, some blueberries and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded body, some vanilla, good length. 84

2008 Gran Feudo Reserva:
Ruby. Blueberries, slightly scented and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and slightly sweet, fruity, vanilla and oaky finish but balances. 85

2012 Ogier Crozes-Hermitage La Bonne Vie:
Ruby. Red berries, some herbs and green notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, some vanilla finish, good length. 85

2011 Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico:
Ruby. Fruity, scented, dark berries, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries fruit, fruity and lively, bit short. 86

2013 Zuccardi Santa Julia Organica Bonarda:
Ruby. Sweet red berries nose. Freshish acidity, weird acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and easy. 76

2013 Zuccardu Santa Julia Organica Malbec:
Ruby. Sweet dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, easy going. 77

2011 Poggio al Tesero Mediterra:
Ruby. Lots of herbs, freshly cut grass, coffee and some dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet, ripe, good length. 83

2008 Alegrini La Poja:
Ruby. Fruity, vanilla, anise, sweet nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, easy going, feels very made and polished. Good length. Vanilla. 86

2011 Quinta do Crasto QdC Reserva:
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, fruity, intense and deep fruity nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, rich but not exsesive, good length. 89

2011 Sidewood Shiraz:
Deep ruby. Rubber, fruity, dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, swett and rubbery. 77

2012 Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella:
Ruby. Slightly scented and dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and easy going. 78

2010 Masi Campofiorin:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, scented and somewhat detailed nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, easy going and balanced. 81

2010 Masi Brolo Campofiorin:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, fruity, vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and somewhat sweet, made wine. 81

2008 Masi Amarone Costasera Classico:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, rubber, dark and deep nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet, long but easygoing. 87

2008 Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, fruity, plums, blackberries, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, dried fruits, layered, complex, good length. 89

2008 Cantina de Soave Rocca Sveva Amarone della Valpolicella:
Deep ruby. Very ripe dark fruits and jammy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, big and sweet, not that complex, good length. 88

2006 Masi Campolongo di Torbe:
Deep ruby. Rich, dried fruits, some leather and vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, sweet and ripe, burning finish. 89

2006 Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Amarone:
Deep ruby. Rich, dark berries, vanilla and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, ripe, dark berries, nuanced and detailed, very rich. Long finish. 92

2006 Masi Mazzano Amarone:
Deep ruby. Red berries, fruity, slighly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, fruity and intense, sweet fruity finish. Good length. 89

2009 Cantina di Soave Rocca Sveva Recioto di Soave:
Pale golden. Fruity, ripe yellow fruits and some dried apricots nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, fairly lively, bit warm even if served chilled, good length. 89

97 Salon, 04 Domaine Leroy, Vega-Sicilia and more

2004 Domaine Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin:
Unclear light ruby with brick rim. Intense nose, leaps out of the caraffe, red berries, strawberries, raspberries, nuanced, detailed, stunning nose, scented. Gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, elegant tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, fresh, fruity, red berries, bit tight and both tighter and younger than last bottle, bit bitter finish. Long. 93 ****

1975 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella
Served blind. Ruby with garnet rim, lots of legs. Sweet dades on the nose, alcohol, some chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and alcoholic, one dimentional, Sweet finish. 86 ***

2009 Lequin-Colin Corton-Charlemagne BTTR;
Pale lemon yellow. Sweet yellow fruits, candellight scents. Flat acidity, leN and unbalanced, easygoing. 84 **

Vega-Sicilia Unico Riserva Especial:
Served blind. From 91, 94 and 99 vintage. Deep ruby with tiny garnet rim. First very sweet an I was in Rhône. Then anise, blueberries, vanilla, liquorice, floral notes, still heavy and intense and pure youth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intense, but lively, nuanced and layers. Long finish, very long. I ended up on 1995 Vega-Sicilia Unico. 94 ****

1963 Barbeito Malvazia:
Deep amber with yellow rim. Caramel, burnt sugar, apricots and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, leanish for Malvazia, bit bitter and burnt, could be more balanced. 90 ***

1997 Salon:
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, nuanced, minerals, delicate and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant mousse, intense even if a bit sharp and lean, veryr efreshing, ads some body with air, delicately balanced, long. 94 ****

Elegant Valpolicella

2012 Massimago Valpolicella:
Ruby. Dark berries, cherries, very pure fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite elegant, lively and lovely finish. 86

Capo di Stato

2007 Loredan Gasparini Capo di Stato:
Ruby. Nettles, anise, cherries and sweeter liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leanish palate, tight, fresh, herbal notes. 87

05, 81 and 64 Bertani Amarone

2005 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico:
Deep ruby. Leather, anise, red berries nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style for Amarone, and it suits it perfectly, leathery and anise finish, long. 90

1981 Bertani Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore:
Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, anise, figs and prunes nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, tannins softens, fresh feel to it, again this leathery and liquorice finish, long. 92

1964 Bertani Recioto della valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore:
Bright ruby, orange rim. Anise, leather, figs, cherries, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, still some tannins, leather and cherries finish, ever so slightly bitter. Long. 92

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2011 Mazzei Poggio alla Badiola:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, some leather and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, ok finish. 82

2010 Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva:

Ruby. Fruity, bit more woody nose than I remember last bottle, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, nice balance, good length. 86

2011 Alma de Almorqui Edicion Santi:

Ruby. Rich, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, good length, vanilla finish. 85

2011 Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby. Red berries, herbs behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and easy, short. 82

2010 Vina Vik Vik:

Ruby. Vanilla, spices, slight herbal note behind, scented, rose petals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, velvety texture before a bit tighter and firmer finish, long. 90

2012 Renacer Punto Final Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby. Vanilla, red berries, slightly herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, bit short. Vanilla. 82

2012 QdC Flor de Crasto:

Deep ruby. Sweet and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, sweet, ripe and easy. 80

2012 QdC Duoro Red:

Deep ruby. Vanilla and ripe dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, bit hollow finish, good length. 83

2007 Gran Feudo Vinas Viejas Reserva:

Ruby. Herbal and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit firm texture, good length. 85

2011 Domaine de la Renjarde Côtes du Rhône Villages:

Ruby. Red berries and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and skinny, refreshing, good length. 84

2010 Domaine de la Renjarde Côtes du Rhône Villages Cassagne:

Ruby. Vanilla, red berries and some herbs, rich and warm touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet. 84

2010 Allegrini Mediterra:

Ruby. Red berries, scented and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and intense, good length. 87

2010 Allegrini Sondraia:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, oak and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and fruity, dark berries, good length. 86

2010 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and fruity, good length. 87

2010 Allegrini La Grola:

Ruby. Vanilla, slight herbal note, dark berries and anise nose. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit oaky finish, good length. 86

2009 Allegrini Amarone:

Dark ruby. Rich, alcoholic and seet nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and alcoholic, good length. 88

2008 Fernando Principiano Barolo Ravera:

Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, tar and some roses nose, rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries and refreshing palate, good length. 88

2006 Fernando Principiano Barolo Boscareto:

Ruby, garnet rim. Rich, alcoholic, anise, scented and ripe nose. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, lots of structure, less fruit to back it up, good length. 88