Castello di Brolio winemakers dinner.

4473601
Torricella 2012
Toscana, Italia Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical notes, some peach on the nose, not too intense. Fresh acidity, slightly bitter and quite phenolic, bit hollow, citrusy finish. kr 199,- (Bestilling)

83 poeng
Vinarius AS

1556901
Ricasoli Chianti 2013
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Lightly scented, dark berries, light liquorice note nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, some berries, easy going. kr 139,90 (Basis)
82 poeng
Vinarius AS

69901
Brolio Chianti Classico 2012
Toscana, Italia Ruby. Liquorice, cherries, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly elegant structure and fruit. kr 159,90 (Basis)
84 poeng
Vinarius AS

4509001
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva 2011
Toscana, Italia Ruby. Scented, some cherries, anise, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, liquorice, light herbal note, bit lean finish. kr 184,- (Basis)
86 poeng
Vinarius AS

9070701
Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2010
Toscana, Italia Ruby. Ripe, rich, blueberries, scented, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and fruity, little bit dry in the finish, cherries finish. Little bit warm. Passer til: Storfe. kr 319,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Vinarius AS

9070601
Barone Ricasoli Colledilà 2010
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Liquorice, cherries, light ripe plums note, floral, quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly detailed, good length. kr 319,- (Bestilling)
88 poeng
Vinarius AS

4198701
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2011
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, liquorice, light violets note, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful and elegant texture, somewhat firmer finish, give it two hours in decanter or more, long. Passer til: Lam og sau, Storfe. kr 299,50 (Bestilling)
92 poeng
Vinarius AS

4198701
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2010
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Somewhat fuller nose, liquorice, cherries, morellos, scented, quite rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fuller bodied, ripe cherries and liquorice, bit firmer finish. Decant it for two hours or more. Passer til: Lam og sau, Storfe. kr 299,50 (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Vinarius AS

4198701
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2007
Toscana, Italia Deep ruby. Liquorice, hung meat, coffee, intense cherries, quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet dark berries, some liquorice, little bit herbal and rougher finish, decant it for an hour. Passer til: Storfe. kr 299,50 (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Vinarius AS

869601
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2000
Toscana, Italia Ruby, garnet rim. Liquorice, figs, prunes, some violets, mints, evolving nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, fruity, ripe but also a bit firm texture, bit woody finish, fruit can't fully handle it. Decant it for an hour, maybe more. Passer til: Lam og sau. kr 315,- (Bestilling)
88 poeng
Vinarius AS

9814802
Castello di Brolio Vin Santo 2006
Toscana, Italia Golden with amber hue. Apricots, dried fruits, almonds, hazel nuts, ever so slightly of caramel. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, playful and clean, some almonds and dried apricots again, lively finish for Vin Santo. Long. kr 279,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Vinarius AS

Siden jeg nå er utestengt av fullstendig latterlige årsaker av Vin-Forum på facebook, kanskje av en som ikke ønsker at jeg skal pirke mer i noe som åpenbart er ett dypt sår, så finner dere som er interessert meg her. Her blir det ikke rare dialogen dessverre men noen av dere finner meg på vanlig facebook. Vin-Forum kan jeg neppe komme tilbake til når det er drevet av såpass useriøse aktører. Takker for følge, da blir aktiviteten her en helt annen fremover.

Excellent Roagna vertical tasting, Crichët Pajé going back to ultra rare 1988

A grand Roagna tasting in Oslo a few weeks back, some excellent wines, showing real finesse and details, and that one doesn't have to make big and high alcohol levels wines from Nebbiolo. One can focus on refinement and nuances instead. Lovely flight. 

Roagna Barbera d'Asti 2011
Ruby. Scented, red berries nose, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively. 85 

Roagna Dolcetto d'Alba 2012
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Scented, ripe dark berries, quite intense nose, almost seductive. Freshish acidity, ripe tannines, fruity palate, rounded. kr 179,90 (Bestilling)
85
Unico Real Wines AS

Luca Roagna Langhe Rosso 2012
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Red berries, light tar note, roses on the noe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and detailed, firm and focused, red berries finish, good length. kr 169,90 (Bestilling)
87
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Langhe Rosso 2008
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby, brick rim. Scented, red berries, liquorice, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, sweet morellos, red berries, stone from stone fruits, good length. kr 249,90 (Bestilling)
87
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barolo 2008
Piemonte, Italia Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, anise, tight nose even with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, somewhat fleshy, ripe morellos, liquorice, little bit warm finish. kr 339,90 (Bestilling)
88
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby, garnet rim. Highly scented, intense, layered nose, anise, intriguing, not that easy to describe, seductive. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, intense, fresh and detailed, nuanced and layered, long. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti 2009
Piemonte, Italia Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cherries, anise, roses, detailed nose, not quite as seductive as it's older brother. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, little bit fuller bodied, red berries finish, long.
93
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Bright garnet. Coffee, intense nose, scented, liquorice, plums and morellos. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, rich, intense, layered and mouthwatering, long. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Pale garnet. Tar, roses, cherries, intense, scented, liquorice behind. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, intense, layered and detailed, nuanced and long. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Pale ruby. Scented, anise, cherries, liquorice, red berries, floral nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and intense palate, fruity, detailed and nuanced, liquorice and leather, long finish. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2009
Piemonte, Italia Bright garnet. Scented, floral, roses, violets, red berries, elegant nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, rounded, fruity, long.
91
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2005
Piemonte, Italia 1650 bottles made. Garnet. Intensely scented, anise, roses, violets, red berries, flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, red berries, layered, seductive and long.
93
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2002
Piemonte, Italia 1000 bottles made. Bright ruby, scented, ripe nose, liquorice, roses, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, leaner, detailed, nuanced, long. 

90
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Crichet Pajé 2001
Piemonte, Italia 1200 bottles made. Highly intense, scented, floral, anise, light tar note, layered nose, seductive. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, intense, sweet morellos, liquorice, long. 

93
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2000
Piemonte, Italia 2000 bottles made. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Leather, scented, slightly dusty nose, cherries. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, intense and ripe, fruity, long. 

92
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 1999
Piemonte, Italia 2400 bottles made. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, minerals, anise, violets and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, fruity, firm, textured, needs time still to polish the texture, give it ten years, long. 

94
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 1988
Piemonte, Italia 120 bottles reconditioned and released September 2011. Brick. Scented, cherries, anise, floral, detailed, lovely nose, maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, intense, fresh, detailed, scented, focused, long. 

94
Unico Real Wines AS

Roagna Barbaresco Paje Riserva 1998
Piemonte, Italia 480 bottles made. Garnet, brick rim. Tar and roses, scented, detailed and layered nose, seriously seductive. High acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, layered, intense and long, detailed. Superb. kr 1 099,90 (Bestilling)
96 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS 

Good Ordinary 1958 Barolo

Some thoughts on the Norwegian fine wine market. In England they have Good Ordinary Claret, a wine name I simply love. You may even find Extra Ordinary Claret. In my market, Norway, we used to drink ordinary claret as well, sometimes good, sometimes probably not as good. Claret was what you could get here for at least two hundred years. If you drank red wine, it was likely to be ordinary Bordeaux. You could get the great stuff as well; Lafite was prominent on menus from the late 19^th century. The odd Burgundy could show up as well.

Italian wines have been a much more recent phenomenon, the broad selection have arrived after 1995. So one wonders how 1961 Barolo is so much more widely available here than 1961 Bordeaux that is still widely available, relatively at least, almost everywhere. Well available, these vintages of Nebbiolo is not for sale much at the Monopoly, actually has never been in most if not all cases. A 1958 Giacomo Conterno Barolo are so widely tasted by some people that they are only mentioned in a sideline together with say a 1961 Gaja Barbaresco or a 1958 Rinaldi Barolo. The description is down to a good bottle, not as good as the bottle two days ago or something like that. Today one states as follows; “Of the Nebbiolo’s, the 61 and 58 G. Mascarello and 70 G Rinaldi impressed”. That’s all he could be bothered with writing about these common wines. But they do write full notes on a 2010 Burgundy 1er Cru, even if it’s available at the Monopoly, and should therefore be less of a rarity. These old bottles are popped and poured seemingly daily, while Bordeaux of similar age is hardly ever seen. In any market, at least where wine is not made, Bordeaux should always be the most prominent, the one most tasted, simply because they make more wine, at least when you talk of old vintages. 

For years and years now a never ending supply of old wines from Piedmont have reached the lips of thirsty Norwegians, there seems to be an unlimited supply, like a fountain were you can get more all the time. And the tasting notes used to be so common that you saw them nearly every day. Last winter there was a comment in Decanter from one of the buyers at BBR I think it was, in London, which stated that old Piedmontese wines were difficult to get. BBR should go to Norway then. In the last issue of Decanter (October 2014) Maureen Downey, states that “Rudy’s (Rudy Kurniawan, a fine wine fraudster) wines are in ridiculously good shape for their age. As a result, the entire nascent Asian market, and all the US collectors who have only really gotten into old and rare wines in the past 12 years, incorrectly expect old wines to look new, unblemished and shiny with high fills, dark colour and youthful corks”. Maureen is one of the world’s foremost experts on faked wines.  

Many of the Norwegian bottles are described as youthful. A youthful 1961 Gaja was drunk a week or so back and described as could withstand another fifty years of ageing. I didn’t taste it, but this is not an uncommon remark made by those who do. If they decide to describe it further or fully at all. These are not once in a lifetime wines here.  Further many have very high fill, which is actually pointed out quite often that these wines have much higher fill than similarly old Bordeaux, the rare times Bordeaux is opened next to them. Further on there are some unblemished labels to be seen, looks fresher than the latest release of the same wine, fifty years younger. 

When I taste similarly old Piedmontese wines, I have hardly used the description of youthful, tired or tiring is more common. But whatever the source, be it the real stuff, a mix or fraud, there simply is so much to go around, and has been for  years now, maybe even more. In Norway we have Good Ordinary 1958 Barolo. 

Spesialslippet USA

USA i endring, spesialslippet i oktober

Det skjer ting ute i verden med vinstilen om dagen. For ett år siden omtrent var jeg i Tyskland for å smake terroirviner fra Argentina, jeg skjønner hvor de vil men de hadde ikke nådd helt frem enda. En større rekke australsk vin for noen uker siden gav mange overraskelser, og nå en rekke på 49 amerikanere, og igjen ser man hvor det bærer. Det gjelder ikke bare utenfor Europa, også her bærer det mot mindre (over)modning, lavere alkohol, mer syre og friskhet. Jeg har faktisk hørt mer enn en vinprodusent si til meg at «-Dere nordmenn har hatt rett hele veien, vi trodde dere var litt rare for ti år siden, men mindre fat, lavere alkohol og mer friskhet gir bedre og mer drikkbare viner». 

Vi nordmenn har etterspurt dette hele veien faktisk. Det vil si de kvalitetsbevisste av oss, for folk flest liker sødme og alkohol på masseprodusert vin. Forskjellen er at også fine wine drikkere ute i verden har likt dette. Det som fascinerer meg er å se hvor raskt man skifter stil og min hypotese om at høy modning alene ikke er nok for å lage god vin bekreftes når Copain med tidligere vinmaker Wells Guthrie som blant annet gikk i lære hos Helen Thurleys som lager mild sagt overdrevne viner, og han klarer å snu i stilart nærmest fra en årgang til den neste. Nå har Copain laget gode viner noen år alt, jeg husker en svært god flaske smakt i New York i 2009, men dette slippets viner er for meg de mest klokkeklare jeg har sett herfra, jeg smakte dog ikke de som ble sluppet i fjor. 

Det er flere høydepunkter underveis her, chardonnayene mangler litt adresse for de som er vant med burgund, men det er vellagede viner hvor det ikke oversvømmes av fat, smør og popkorn, pinotene går fra å være rike og sødmefulle men aldri så mye at det bikker over slik enkelte kunne gjøre for bare få årganger siden, selv om disse fortsatt utvilsomt finnes, er de i svært liten grad med her. På den andre siden har vi fruktige, elegante og parfymerte pinoter. Scherrer drar det lengst mot ekstraksjon men det lander fortsatt på riktig side. Anthil og Knez sammen med Copain har noen av de for meg mest elegante. Prisene har jeg litt vanskelig for å klage på selv om spesialutvalget gjør de unødvendig dyre. Men sett opp mot en del burgundpriser begynner dette å bli farlig gode alternativer, om man ser etter ren nytelse av god pinot, og ikke skal prøve å sammenligne. 

Syrah og zinfandel leverer her ett for meg nytt syn på begge druene etter hva jeg har smakt før. Jeg får ikke gåsehud av zinfandel noen gang, den er for søt selv ved lave alkoholnivåer, men syrah har her fått frem viner det virkelig hadde vært morsomt å kaste inn i en Nord Rhône flight. Sean Thackrey er unntaket med sin petite syrah, denne er så annerledes i sitt utrykk og rikhet, men den klarer faktisk å bære 15,1% alkohol. Kanskje fordi det foregår så mye i denne vinen at man mister fokus. Skulle gjerne ha smakt hele rekken da min erfaring med dette unikumet av en produsent er syltynt. Her er vinmakingsfat strødd utover hele eiendommen hans i Sonoma County, og det eksperimenteres med det aller meste. Se episode 7 er det vel av Oz & James California serie, så får du se en annerledes produsent, og vinene, i alle fall de to jeg har smakt så langt, er spennende. Og annerledes. 

Cabernet sauvignon glimrer med sitt fravær med ett hederlig unntak, Dunn dukker opp i all sin glans. Jeg har vært fan siden første flaske ble smakt i USA i 2008 og jeg har kastet meg over enhver sjanse til å smake Dunn siden. Men her er det uventet mye struktur og syre for Napa Valley og vinene tåler lett 30 år i nær sagt alle årganger når vi snakker om Howell Mountain. Vanlig Napa cab tåler nok også 25 år. Hvorfor dukker det ikke opp mer? Jo, fordi det er umulig å selge i Norge er beskjeden. Men det kommer fra de samme som ikke klarer å selge hvit Bordeaux også, selv om stadig flere etterspør dette, og det dukker opp stadig oftere i de private smakingene jeg er med på, og ofte er flasken kjøpt i utlandet, nettopp fordi det ikke er å oppdrive her hjemme. Men jeg savner Heitz, deres viner er strålende i min bok og prisene pleier ikke å være så langt unna Dunn der jeg handler i USA i alle fall. Men det er kanskje ingen norsk importør for Heitz?

Vinene fra Cristom er forsinket og kommer en uke etter slippet.

Bedrock Shebang II White Cuvee
Kr 228,90
Lyst gullfarget. Lett røkt tone, vanilje og noe krydder på duft. Frisk syre, lett kremet i munn, sitrus, fersken, syrlig og relativt frisk, pen lengde. 87

2013 Cristom Estate Viognier
Kr 298,90
Lyst strågul farge. Epler, sitrus, lett tropisk og noe mineralsk duft. Medium syre, epler, lime og sitroner, relativt detaljert, fruktig, avslutter med ferskentoner og gul frukt, pen lengde. 89

2011 Mount Eden Wolff Vineyards Chardonnay
Kr 260,60
Sitrongul farge. Lett popcorn tone, noe flint og lett mineralsk under noe smør og epler. Frisk syre, sitrus, gule epler, vanilje og smør, kremet men relativt frisk finish, nesten mot leken. Ørlite gran varm finish. 89

2011 Knez Demuth Vineyard Chardonnay
Kr 329,-
Lyst sitrongul farge. Epler, lett vokspreg, grillede sitroner og noe mineralsk duft. Frisk syre, lett kremet, fruktig, sitrus, gule og grønne epler, lett flinttone, vaniljetone, elegant vin. Kun 12,9 alk. 90

2011 Scherrer Helfer Vineyards Chardonnay
Kr 359,-
Kun 90 kasser laget. 60 flasker i Norge. Lyst sitrongul farge. Røkt, noe mineraler under epler, sitrus og krutt. Frisk syre, livlig, intens, minerals, smør og varme nøtter, syrlig finish, forfriskende om noe røkpreget. 89

2011 Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir
Kr 298,90
Lyst rubinrød farge. Røde bær, lett parfymert duft, fruktig, kanskje noe vandig. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, avrundet og fruktig, snill, avrundet, relativt elegant. 87

2011 Cristom Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir
Kr 349,90
Lyst rubinrød farge. Parfymert, fruktig, røde bær, kjølig utrykk, lett kryddertone på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, stram, røde bær, lett kirsebærstein og noe tight, pen lengde. 90

2012 Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 436,30
Rubinrød. Lett parfymert duft, røde bær, krydret, muligens ikke hundre prosent flaske. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, lett frukt, sødmefulle bær, litt røff i kantene men blir mer parfymert med mer luft. Trenger antagelig betydelig dekantering, men noe usikkerhet rundt flasken rundt bordet. 88-90

2011 Drouhin Laurene Pinot Noir
Kr 475,-
Granateplerød farge. Røde bær, lett kanel og vanilje, noe krydret langt bak på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, strukturert og biter nesten i kjaken, livlig men en smule hul i midtpartiet om man pirker, stram finish. 89

2012 County Line Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 299,-
Lyst rubinrød farge. Smule reduktiv duft og trenger luft, røde bær, kjølig og litt slankere stil. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, kjølig, elegant og leskende, litt strammere, pen lengde. 89

2012 Block 7 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 299,-
Rubinrød farge. Røde bær, mørkere frukt, mer modning, parfymert og lett sødmefull duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rikere og fruktigere, noe sødmefull, mangler litt adresse, noe stram finish. 88

2012 Anthill Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 329,-
336 flasker kommer. Lyst rubinrød. Noe parfymert, fruktig, elegant, røde bær, servert noe kjølig så den blir litt lukket, antydninger av florale toner. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, leken og elegant, livlig, delikat, røde bær og parfymert finish, lang. 91

2012 Kutch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Kr 349,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, elegant, detaljert duft, røde bær, elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, livlig og fruktig, detaljert, frisk. 90

2010 Scherrer Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Kr 359,-
Rubinrød farge. Noe nesler, lett jordbærsyltetøy og søte moreller på duft. Frisk syre, kodne tanniner, fruktig, litt rikere, sødmefull og noe strammere finish, krydret. 88

2012 Anthil Campbell Ranch Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, lett krydret duft, elegant om noe tight. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, avrundet, elegant og nesten kremet tekstur, pen lengde. 90

2011 Anthil Comptche Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Rubinrød farge. Parfymert duft, krydder, kanel, noe mørkere bær, tight. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, kjøttfull, fruktig, intens, lett umoden finish, lang. 90

2012 Anthil Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Lyst rubinrød farge. Røde bær, fruktig duft, parfymert med litt mer luft, ørliten anistone. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, fruktig, nesten en liten mineraltone langt bak, flott balanse, lang. 92

2012 Lioco Sonoma Coast Laguna Pinot Noir
Kr 354,80
Klart rubinrød farge. Røde bær, parfymert duft, elegant, nesten litt floral. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, rik, intens, sødmefull, kraftig, lang finish. 91

2011 Knez Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Kr 299,-
Lyst rubinrød, lett tåkete. Tett, lett kokte jordbær, nyper og kirsebær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tight, litt enkel. 84

2010 Knez Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 389,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, rik, fruktig, anis, krydder, vanilje, litt tyngre duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner,r ik, fruktig, leken, røde bær, forfriskende, lang kjølig finish. 91

2012 Kutch Falstaff Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 449,-
Rubinrød. Rik, sødmefull, jordbær og blåbærsyltetøy på duft, krydret. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tight, trang, mye struktur men har ikke helt frukten til å bakke opp, føles litt varm selv med 12,9 alk. og sødmefull finish, tørrekstrakt. 88

2012 Radio-Coteau Dierke Pinot Noir
Kr 479,-
Klart rubinrød. Sødmefulle mørke bær, rik og fruktig, noe vanilje og kanel på duft. Medium plus syre, modne tanniner, rik, avrundet men noe hul, litt ekstrahert. 88

2012 Radio-Coteau Savoy Pinot Noir
Kr 479,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, fioler, litt rik men relativt flørtende duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, røde bær, moreller, noe sødmefull men friskhet til å bakke opp, lang. 91

2012 Radio-Coteau Terra Nuema Pinot Noir
Kr 479,-
Rubinrød. Røde bær, parfymert, lett krydret, snev av florale toner langt bak, elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull frukt, røde bær, kandiserte fioler, lett krydret, ørliten sjokoladetone, rik, lang finish. 92

2011 Copain Les Voisins Pinot Noir
Kr 329,-
Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, kanel, krydret, noe mineralsk duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, fruktsten, relativt elegant om kanskje lett rustikk i tonen, pen lengde. 89

2012 Copain Monument Tree Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Rubinrød. Parfymert, jordbær, bringebær og rips, liten fioltone, elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, leken, fruktig, rikere, intens, sødmefull, litte gran varm finish (13,6), lang. 91

2011 Copain Kiser En Bas Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Lyst rubinrød. Kandiserte røde epler, kanel, kirsebær, vanilje, røde bær og fat. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, litt slank men sødmefull, røde bær, fruktig, pen lengde. 90

2011 Copain Kiser En Haut Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Lyst rubinrød farge. Parfymert, røde bær, kandiserte fioler, liten sjokoladetone igjen på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, leken, livlig, forfriskende, røde bær, elegant, lang. 92

2010 Scherrer Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir
Kr 499,-
Kun ca 100 kasser laget. Lyserød farge. Parfymert, røde bær, intens, fenikkel, timian og nesten en tone hengt kjøtt. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull, følger ikke opp duften, blir litt ensformig men opprettholder en bra friskhet selv med 14,2 alk. 90

2010 Scherrer Big Brother Pinot Noir
Kr 399,-
Rubinrød. Vanilje, krydder, røde bær, fruktsten, rikt og sødmefull duft. Medium syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, sødmefullt, opprettholder en viss friskhet men rik og varm finish. (14,8). 89

2012 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir
Kr 434,70
Rubinrød. Nyper, fruktsten, røde bær, lett nesle tone, krydder og avnilje på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig men litt slank, strukturert men er det nok frukt til å takle fatene på sikt? Litt hul finish med mye fatspice. 88

Bedrock Shebang VII Old Vine Red Cuvée
Kr 228,70
Dyprød, lilla kant. Rik, fruktig, sødmefull, mørke bær, vanilje, tung duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull, fruktig, strukturert, litt hul finish, varm. 87

2012 Arnot-Roberts North Coast Syrah
Kr 336,30
Dyprød farge. Rik, fruktig, multer, bjørnebær, sødmefull og intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, nesler under, kraftig og søt finish. 88

2012 County Line Russian River Valley Syrah
Kr 299,-
Dyprød farge. Mørke bær, fruktig duft, anis, lær og pepper i bakgrunn. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk og livlig, fruktig, bjørnebær, noe sødmefull men friskhet til å bakke opp, pen lengde. 89

2012 Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah
Kr 399,-
Mot opak. Rik, sødmefull duft, bjørnebær, vaniljetoner bak og pepper, krydret. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, sødmefull og fruktig, intens, bjørnebær og blåbær, syrlig og livlig, lang finish. 91

2012 Lioco Mendocino County Indica Carignan
Kr 275,20
Rubinrød. Parfymert, mørke bær, sjokolade, krydret, plommer, rik duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull men livlig og relativt forfriskende, sødmefull finish. 88

2012 Bedrock Evanghelo Heritage Wine
Kr 404,30
Mot opak. Rik, intens, heftig duft, mørke bær, lett alkoholtone på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rikt og sødmefullt, søtt av mørke bær, varm finish. 87

2010 Graziano Petite Sirah Old Vines
Kr 229
Mot opak. Rik, fruktig, krydret, mørke bær, banantone langt bak og svakt floral. Medium syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull og virker kunstig. 85

2010 Thackrey Sirius Petite Sirah
Kr 488,80
Opak. Krydderkake, eukalyptus, nybakte boller, kardemomme, intenst og rikt, mørke bær. Frisk, syre, modne tanniner, rik, hefitg, alkoholen skinner igjennom, døyver munnen, (15,1), heftig og anderledes. Lang finish. 92

2011 Graziano Zinfandel Mendocino
Kr 249,-
Rubinrød. Krydret, hengt kjøtt, svisker, kokt jordbær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og fruktig men slank for zinfandel, litt tørrstoffer i finish. 87

2011 Graziano Zinfandel Reserve
Kr 299,-
Rubinrød. Litt kokt nesle og mørke bær, vanilje og krydder på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og fruktig, sødmefull, varm lakris finish. 88

2012 County Line Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Kr 299,-
Mot opak. Rik, fruktig og sødmefull duft, bjørnebær og vanilje, noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig og sødmefull, nesten mot søtladen. Litt enkel. 87

2012 Bedrock Lorenzo's Heritage Wine
Kr 390,70
Rubinrød. Rik, sødmefull, alkoholisk og krydder på duft. Medium syre, modne tanniner, rik, sødmefull, kraftig, søt frukt. 87

2012 Bedrock Sonoma Valley Old Vine Zinfandel
Kr 309,70
Mot opak. Rik, krydret, fruktig, pepper, vanilje, mørke bær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik og sødmefull, pepperkaker og kardemomme, mørke bær, litt varm finish. 88

2011 Scherrer Old and Mature Vines Zinfandel
Kr 329,-
Rubinrød. Mørke bær, plommer, bjørnebær, rik og fruktig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, sødmefull, bløt, søt finish. 87

2006 Dunn Howell Mountain
Kr 757,20
Dypt rubinrød. Lag på lag, rik duft, solbær, parfymert, lær, tobakk, parfymert, intens. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, lag på lag, intenst men også elegant, detaljert og kompleks, lang. Trenger tid enda. 2020- 95

2003 Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Kr 690,50
Dypt rubinrød. Lær, lakris, solbær, intens, parfymert, lag på lag på duft. Kaffe og sjokolade. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, litt tørrende, lakris, strukturert og livlig, trenger fortsatt tid eller vesentlig lufting, lang. 91

2003 Dunn Howell Mountain
Kr 799,30
Dypt rubinrød. Mørke bær, parfymert, rik og fruktig duft, intens, lakris, lag på lag, kompleks, tobakk, solbær, heftig. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, deep, fruity, structured, long and layered. 95

Hvite smakt av Zalto Universal, pinot av Riedel Vinum Burgund og øvrige av Riedel Vinum Bordeaux.

Vega-Sicilia tasting in Copenhagen earlier this year. 1922-1998

When a chance to taste several vintages of Vega-Sicilia arrives in the mailbox, you just jump right on it as it may never happen again. This cold winter evening vintages between 1998 and 1922 was being poured, a rare treat indeed. I was fortunate enough to taste several of the vintages from both bottles that was opened of each wine from two generous fellow tasters who shared to see the differences between bottles of same vintage. A very consistent tasting with a clear house style visible from the youngest to oldest. One of the most consistent tastings I've been to, only a recent Haut-Brion tasting stretching from 1918-1999 has been similarly consistent. This tasting was arranged by Bruun Rasmussen auction house in Denmark.

All bottles double decanted about one hour before serving.

1998 Alion
(Magnum) Deep ruby, floral, scented, dark berries, violets, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich but nuanced and rounded, fresh and lively, long. 90

1995 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena
Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, leather, cigars. Blueberries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rouned, heavier, lacks some nuances, slightly plump. 90

Vega-Sicilia Reserva Especial
90, 91 and 94 vintages in the blend. Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, spices, exotic, floral, rich and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, liquorice, blueberries and darker fruits, nuanced, rich and long. 94

1998 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby. Youthful, blueberries, spices, anise and heavier liquorice nose, rich and detailed, getting into its stride. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, rich and still detailed, has sharpened up since last bottle, firmer, long. 94

1994 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, vanilla, spices, detailed, rich but subdued nose, blackberries, blueberries and floral notes, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety, detailed, rounded and fresh, detailed and rich, layers and waves of flavours, has added since last bottle, stunning if youthful. 96

1983 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, cedar, tobacco, anise, detailed nose, violets, leather, rich, nuanced and slightly sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, more prunes on the palate, figs, evolving, leaner palate, fresh and lively, lovely, ads more in the finish. 94

1983 Vega-Sicilia Unico
A second bottle shows a bit more fruit on the nose with a rounder and fuller body and palate. 94

1982 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, very thin brick rim. Rich nose, anise, leather, prunes, figs, some vanilla notes, detailed, spicy, lots of plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet prunes and plums, figs, leather, anise, more biting and firmer finish, long. 93

1982 Vega-Sicilia Unico
A second bottle shows some more red berries and blueberries, bit less textured finish. 93

1979 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, brick rim. Liquorice, anise, figs, coffee, bit tight, slightly pruney nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, leaner palate, mature and some drier notes, mature and drink now. Good length. 89

1979 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Slightly fruitier and not quite as mature. 90

1975 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, liquorice, figs, blueberries, sexy nose, layered, nuanced and detailed, rich, maturing nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and ripe, fruity, rounded, refreshing, not quite as detailed, softer and easier palate, bit sweet, very long. 96

1975 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Very similar to the above bottle.

1974 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, spices, mint, exotic nose, some figs, dark berries and leather, deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity but narrower mid-palate and finish, long but not as exuberant as the 75. 95

1974 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Very similar bottle.

1973 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, thin brick rim. Less intense nose, some spices, prunes, figs and cheese notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, delicate but not that intense, nuanced. Tobacco-figs finish. 92

1973 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Very similar bottle.

1972 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, prunes, liquorice, leather, dates, exotic nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and pruney palate, anise, sweet, very slight hung meat note, long. 92

1970 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Deepish ruby, thin brick rim. Rich nose, chocolate, blueberries, figs, leather, scented and layered, complex and refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, nuanced, fruity, detailed, gorgeous nose, reminds me of 1970 Château Latour but with kinder texture, nuanced, rich and very long. 96

1970 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Somewhat less detailed bottle. 95

1968 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Liquorice, prunes, figs, evolved nose, leather, dark chocolate, bit leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer tannins, fresh and elegant, red berries palate, nuanced and elegant, long finish. 92

1968 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Bit rounder and slightly more figs and somewhat fruitier finish. 93

1965 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, figs, leather, anise, black tea, jasmine and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and leaner and slightly dry towards the finish, prunes palate, bit iodine behind, drink now bottle. 91

1960 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, brick rim. Cinnamon, spices, some prunes, spicy cake, Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, tannins letting go, fresh if not very fruity, but not to thin either, lingers on, refreshing and nuanced. 89

1953 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, leather, prunes, liquorice in abundance, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity if leaner, dark berries and figs, long. 93

1953 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Bright ruby, brick rim. Blueberries, figs, leather, liquorice, exotic, floral and detailed nose, more youthful than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounder palate, fruity, figs and plums, blueberries, long. 95

1948 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, brick rim. Scented, earthy, sous bois, figs, prunes, mature but sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, coffee, violets, fresh if leaner palate, refreshing, almost Burgundian finish. 90

1948 Vega-Sicilia Unico
A second bottle shows more blueberries and fruitier palate. 91

1922 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby core with brown-orange rim. Caramel, figs and spices, volatile, lean and metallic.

1922 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, orange rim. Plums, spices, violets and some dark berries clinging to their life. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, detailed if lean but lively, delicate, long and lean finish. 93

Gloria and Saint-Pierre tasting

2011 Château Bel-Air
Ruby. Lightly scented, cassis, some vanilla and light spice note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, bit short. 86

2010 Château Bel-Air
Ruby. Lightly scented, cassis, some floral notes, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, towards playful, quite elegant, fresh and fruity, good length. 89

2011 Château Haut Beychevelle Gloria
Ruby. Cassis, light mineral note, scented nose, light violets touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, somewhat leaner, again minerals, slightly woody finish, needs decanting for an hour or five years cellaring. 88

2011 Château Gloria
Ruby. Scented, cassis, floral, some vanilla, light spicy note and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, leaner, very slight bell pepper note far back, red and darker fruits, smooth texture, good length. Now-2025 89

2010 Château Gloria
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, elegant nose, detailed, floral, cassis, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, rounded, minerals, cassis, floral high notes, very elegant if still structured. Long. 2017-2030 91

2009 Château Gloria
Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spices, cassis and blueberries, bit tight now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, somewhat leaner finish, floral notes over fruits in the finish. 90 2017-2030

1996 Château Saint- Pierre
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, leather, floral, leaner bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red apples, minerals, leather, light tobacco note, some cherries, detailed. Long. Now-2020 90

2008 Château Saint- Pierre
Ruby. Scented, cassis, light floral note, detailed and elegant, almost flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, minerals, cassis, floral high notes, this could become a real charmer in a few years. 2018-2030 91

2011 Château Saint- Pierre
Ruby. Scented, cassis, violets and roses, flirting nose, even if young. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, detailed, minerals beneath, long. Now-2025 90

2010 Château Saint- Pierre
Deep ruby. Scented, richer, ripe nose, cassis, tobacco, some floral notes far back, little bit closed now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, rich and fruity, detailed, complex, layered, long. Needs time. 2020-2040 93

08 Moulin Saint-Georges and more

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

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

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