The top wine moments of 2016

It is a list, but it’s difficult to put it correctly, it’s more the first that springs to my mind thinking back on the year that has passed by. 

#1. Just for the sheer pleasure and luxury of being able to follow and share one bottle of 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild over several hours with just one fellow drinker. A magnificent bottle, the best one I’ve had, opened randomly (word not chosen randomly) by itself. Normally these shows up at crazy tastings were one bottle overshadows another, and one just gets small sips as there are lots of people around the table. That is off course how many of us actually get to taste these expensive gems. Fantastic evening and night. The wine showed all exotic treats and layers one expects from it. 100

#2. A Vega Sicilia Vertical tasting in Helsinki, Finland with a total of 17 new vintages for me of Unico, stretching back to 1921. Some of the highlights of the evening were the 1946, 1964, 1986, 1996, 2002 vintages, with many runners up. We started the tasting with the 1964 as the host had read that some crazy Norwegian had given the wine a perfect score. I wonder who that could be?

#3. I have had this a few times now, and spotted this one quite quickly blind. The stunning 1970 Château Latour is a cathedral of a wine. So massively built, yet layers of fruit and complexity, stunning. Hugely impressive wine. 100

#4. Yes, I am a Mouton guy, always have loved the bold exotic expression, and here is another Mouton, 1986 Château Mouton Rothschild this time, opened in May. It needed four hours in decanter to run on all cylinders, but wow, then it ran smoothly. Layers of lush and pure fruit, incredible length. 100

#5. The only reason this isn’t further up is its youth. 2014 Comte Liger Belair La Romanée. WOW! The purity, the delicacy, the nuances, the layers, the playfulness, the brightness. It feels transparent until you try another great wine besides it, and it just runs over it. The length is amazing! Wish I could afford cases! 100

#6. 2000 Château Latour just left me dreaming. It is youthful still, but the layers and depth showing up in there is stunning. Refined and just ads on and on the more air one gives it. Amazing stuff. 99

#7. Three times 1916 Château Malartic Lagraviére. The bottles were opened at L’Academie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. Two bottles fairly similar, one less so. To be able to have a go at bottle variations on a wine one hundred years old, that is just amazing! Best wine got 94!

#8. Getting a glass of 1996 Le Pin at Helsinki Airport. Not a producer I taste much, and not something I expect to find at an airport. The coravin system isn’t perfect, the wine seemed a little to evolved for its age, but anyways, quite a treat. 

#9. Probably my most delicious sparkling this year. At the above mentioned Vega-Sicilia vertical, this 1975 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill from magnum was poured. A subtle, refreshing, delicate, nuanced, lively and refined Champagne. Served blind, I was off quite a bit, I guessed 1988 Salon. Stunning once in a lifetime experience!

#10. The random moment, in the middle of the night, when I first get a 1938 Barros Colheita blind, and then a 1865 Niepoort Colheita. Let’s just say I was miles off both vintages blind! Both superb.

#11. A magnificent trip to Mosel in August arranged by the German Wine Institute. I had an excellent guide for two of the days with Slow Mosel, and fantastic visits in both vineyards and wineries up and down Saar, Ruwer and Mosel. Superb visits at Zilliken, Selbach-Oster, Dr.Pauly-Bergweiler, Vollenweider, Weiser-Künstler, Kettern and more. The trips organized by the German Wine Institute are always great experiences. I really fell back in love with Riesling on this trip to Mosel. Mosel made me fall in love with the variety, but I’m not as geared up for the love of the bone dry ones as many. My God have good a proper Kabinett can be!

#12. A trip to Douro, tasting lots of beautiful wines, young and old. Having some excellent food in Porto, and beautiful Colheitas from Kopke in the vintages 1938 and 1935. But the vitality of the 1917 Barros Rich Tawny probably sticks to my mind the most. 

#13. A week in Romania was an eye-opener. It changed my view on an entire country, as well as on their wines. There might be some future stars here.

#14. Getting to taste a massive amount of wines from Albert Bichot as they let me sniff and taste around their cellars for three days. Including some very rare birds like the 300 bottles production of Richebourg! Amazed at their generosity. 

#15. Going to Grand Jours de Bourgogne with a fairly crazy fellow Norwegian dreaming of buying a castle so he could throw burning oil on visitors he didn’t like. Rarely have I laughed as hard and as much, at the same time as there were so many stunning wines on display, ready to be tasted. It was some fantastic days in Burgundy. 

There were many more fantastic wine moments in 2016, as well as the loss of some wine friends. It’s been a roller coaster of a year, with lots of emotions. Can’t wait to see what 2017 will bring. Oh shit, I forgot a pretty interesting Marques de Riscal vertical going back to 1910…..

36 wines from Montalcino tasted, Cupano, Castello Romitorio, Col d'Orcia, San Polo and Val di Suga

Cupano

2013 Cupano Sant'Antimo
Ruby. Herbs, paprika, light violets and cassis note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries and anise, leaner finish. 90

2012 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Floral, raspberries, cherries, some anise, scented note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, spices, elegant fruit, red berries and anise, long. 93

2011 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Fruity, red berries, cherries, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, cherries and anise, elegant finish. 91

2009 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Cherries, some anise, floral notes, light mint and rosemary note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, rounded, plums, starting figs, some cherries, long finish. 93

2000 Cupano Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented. Thyme, rosemary, mint, cherries, floral, cherries, figs, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, prunes, mint, cherries and plums, elegant and nuanced, long. 89



Castello Romitorio

2010 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Dark fruity, some vanilla and spices, some chocolate and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, cherries, some strawberries, long. 92

2012 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, some cassis, cherries, floral notes, thyme. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, intense, long. 91

2011 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, some anise and liquorice, vanilla and alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, red berries, some cherries, vanilla, good length. 89

2010 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta
4000 bottles made. Ruby. Cherries, liquorice, plums, figs, ripe nose, deeper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, some spices, juicy, rich and intense, cherries and liquorice, long. 93

2011 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta
4000 bottles made. Ruby. Red berries, some anise, herbs, vanilla, lacks some focus. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some anise, long. 90

2012 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta
4000 bottles. Bright ruby. Fruity, red berries, some spices, light olive note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some cherries and plums, elegant texture, some vanilla, long. 92



Col d'Orcia

2015 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, refreshing. Bright fruity and quite rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and anise, some spices, long. 92

2013 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Some nettles, coffee, red fruits and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, some nettles and red fruits, good length. 89

2012 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, cherries, anise, liquorice, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, refreshing, long. Bit closed now. 91

2014 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, fresh nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, easy going. 85

2011 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, cherries, some anise, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, cherries and anise, rounded, juicy, good length. 90

2011 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio
Bright ruby. Scented, mint, eucalyptus, cherries, almost flinty nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, detailed, refreshing, long. 91

1998 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Mint, cherries, some tar, elegant nose, touch of tobacco and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some spices, elegant and refreshing, long. 93

2008 Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
8000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, cherries, elegant nose. Quite detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant and nuanced, structured, quite bright fruit, concentrated, long. 94

2012 Col d'Orcia Olmaia
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, plums, faint herbal note, raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant and nuanced, long. 90

2001 Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Red berries, cherries, anise, fresh, nuanced, some mint, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, bright and lively, structured and firm, long. 95

1988 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, mint, rosemary, anise and figs, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, juicy, liquorice and cherries, elegant, long. 92


San Polo

2014 San Polo Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Bright red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner,fruity, red berries. 83

2011 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, liquorice, vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, coffee, dark fruits, red berries and ripe morellos, vanilla finish. 90

2012 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Reductive nose. Opens a bit towards floral notes and red fruits with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smoother, fruity, dark berries and cherries, some red fruits, long. 91

2010 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Vanilla, dark fruity nose, intense, rosemary and mint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, refreshing, cherries and raspberries, anise, long finish. 93

2012 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Vanilla, dark fruits, spices, blackberries nose, somewhat reductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, structured, firm, some alcohol shows through, firm finish, vanilla. 93



Val di Suga

2012 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, violets, some vanilla, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, red and dark fruits, refreshing. 90

2011 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, anise, minerals, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red and darker fruits, juicy before structured finish, long. 90

2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, liquorice, touch of floral notes and thyme. Quite tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, juicy, red berries and spices, leather, alcohol warmth shows through, long. 93

2011 Val di Suga Vigna del Lago Brunello di Montalcino
7000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, anise, some spices, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark and red fruits, intense, some chocolate, long. Bit warm finish. 93

2011 Val di Suga Poggio al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino
8000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, thyme, rosemary, anise, spices, elegant, some roses. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, anise, juicy, firmer finish, structured, a bit warm finish. 94

2011 Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
7000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, some vanilla, cherries, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, cherries, some thyme and rosemary, tobacco, long. 94

2015 Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose, elegant, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries. 84

2012 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, some anise nose, floral notes, violets, somewhat denser nose for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red and dark berries, some spices, long. Touch warm. 91

2006 Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Blackberries, some figs, cherries, mint, eucalyptus, leather, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, dark berries, red fruits, tobacco, bit warm finish. 93

2004 Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, floral, mint, tobacco and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant if a bit warm, long. 94

Steenberg & Blom March News 2016 including 2012 Ornellaia and 2008 Lanson Gold Label

2015 Corte Giara Prosecco Millesimato
Kr 134,90
Watery lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, light pears note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, sweetish. 77

2008 Lanson Gold Label
Kr 479,90
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lemons, minerals, elegant nose, nuanced, layered, lighter brioche and yeast notes. Fresh acidity, fresh, lime and lemons, some minerals, focused and fresh, long. 93

2015 Corte Giara Pinot Grigio
Kr 129,90
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fresh and light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity,f resha nd rounded. 80

2015 Allegrini Soave BiB
Kr 399,50
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light peach and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 80

2015 Marques de Caceres Verdejo
Kr 109,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, loght smoky touch and peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and fruity. 81

2014 Crossroads Milestone Series Chardonnay
Kr159,90
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, fresh, apples, peach. Fresh acidity, fruity, some bitter and smoky. 79

2013 Louis Moreau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Kr 310,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, light smoky note, tight nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fruity, rounded, fresh, long. 90

2015 Paul Buisse Sancerre
Kr 185,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light floral note, gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant. 85

2014 Yealands Estate S1 Single Block Sauvignon Blanc
Kr 199,90
Watery lemon yellow. Cats pee, fresh, apples, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, peach, apples, lemons. 85

2015 Marques de Caceres Rosado
Kr 112,50
Pink. Light red berries nose. Fresh and fruity. Red berries. 78

2014 Fintanafredda Silver Barbera d'Alba
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Red berries, some anise and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit light. 81

2014 Borgogno Barbera d'Alba
Kr 182,50
Bright ruby. Red berries, some dark fruits and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, red berries finish. 84

2015 Yealands Land Made Pinot Noir
Kr 165,-
Ruby. Red berries, spices, light scented note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, rounded. Fresh. 86

2013 Crossroads Milestone Series Syrah
Kr 179,90
Ruby. Red berries, light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner finish. 84

2014 Corte Giara Valpolicella Ripasso
Kr 155,-
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, rounded. Anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ripe, light sweet note, juicy. 83

2014 Epicuro Italian Zinfandel
Kr 129,90
Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, sweet dark berries. 82

2014 Fontanafredda Ebbio Langhe Nebbiolo
Kr 149,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, some spices. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, elegant and nuanced, quite playful. 85

2012 Bourgogno No Name
Kr 280,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, anise, liquorice, light tar and roses nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and juicy, red berries and anise. 87

2009 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 379,-
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, some liquorice, cherries, wood polish, scented and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant texture, long. 90

2013 Colomé Estate Malbec
Kr 225,-
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, ripe, rich nose, spices and mint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity and juicy, dark berries finish. 86

2012 Ornellaia
Kr 999,-
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some spices, blueberries, layered, more open than last bottle, nuanced, some mint and eucalyptus. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, dark berries, intense and nuanced, quite rich, dark spicy finish, long. 95

Small Fuligni tasting

2014 Fuligni Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, refreshing. 85

2011 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, some leather notes, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, leather, cherries, fruit stones, long. 92

2010 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Red berries, leather, floral, detailed, elegant and nuanced, cherries, beautiful freshness. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, lively and nuanced, cherries, anise, some spices, pure and long. 95

2007 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Cherries, morellos, red fruits, floral notes, violets and roses, liquorice, elegant and deeper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, lively, detailed, playful, elegant, refreshing, long cherries finish. 95

Douro Boys tasting August 2016

2014 Niepoort Fabelaktig Red
Ruby. Red and darker berries nose. Light floral and anise note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, soft. 82

2014 Quinta do Vallado Douro Red
Ruby. Raspberries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, spoces, liquorice. 82

2013 Rufo Vale D. Maria Douro Red
Ruby. Some spices, dark fruits, fruit stone nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter, red berries, anise. 81

2013 Qunita do Crasto Superior Red
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices nose. Touch of dried fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, more structured finish. 85

2013 Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro Red
Ruby. Dark berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries and spices, some cherries. 84

2014 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional Douro Red
Ruby. Dark fruits, cherries, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, juicy, spices, good length. 88

2012 Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Red
Ruby. Dark berries, morellos, vanilla and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense wood and spices, bitter. 86

2013 Quinta do Vale Meão Douro Red
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, juicy, spices, dark berries finish. 87

2013 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, spices, red fruits. 87

2011 Niepoort Batuta
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, vanilla, liquorice, Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, raisins, spices, coffee, bitter notes, quite woody, long. 91

2015 Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro White
Watery lemon yellow. Some grapefruits, apples, light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, bergamot and lemons. 88

2015 Quinta do Vallado Prima Douro White
Watery lemon yellow. Floral, grapey nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, easy going. 83

2015 Quinta Vale D. Maria VVV Valleys Douro White
Barrel sample. Somewhat cloudy pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, popcorn, butter and apples nose. Freshish acidity, smoky, apples and citrus behind. 83

2014 Niepoort Redoma White
Watery lemon yellow. Vanilla, spices and smoky notes nose, apples and citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded texture, light bitter touch. 85

2014 Quinta do Crasto Superior White
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, vanilla, light spices notes, minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, minerals, vanilla, good length. 87

2011 Quinta do Crasto LBV Unfiltered Port
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, spices, juicy nose, dark berries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, rounded body and texture, long. 90

2009 Quinta Vale D. Maria Vintage Port
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, blackberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, some spices, lacks a bit of concentration, good length. 88

2013 Quinta do Vale Meão Vintage Port

AUG 16 Deep ruby. Blackberries, spices, white chocolate, blueberries nose, intense.  Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, blueberries, cinnamon and a touch of mint, long. 92

Quinta do Vallado Tawny Port 20 years old
Amber. Rich, dried fruits, intense, opulent nose, detailed. Slight nutty note far behind. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, spices, elegant texture if somewhat drying finish to be picky. Long. 92

Niepoort 30 years old Tawny Port
Amber with orange hue. Candied citrus, dried apricots, some raisins, almost a faint vanilla note, seductive nose, scented and refined. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried apricots and raisins, some nuts, almost minerals finish, long. 94

July 2016 news from Moestue

Camille Savès Carte Blanche Brut
Kr 321,-
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast and brioche. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, elegant minerals, some brioche, citrus and green apples, long. 90

Claude Cazals Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Vive
Kr 309,90
Pale lemon yellow, small apples. Apples, brioche, grapefruits touch and floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, leaner mousse, yeasta nd brioche, touch bitter, good length. 89

2015 Quinta da Lixa Terras do Minho
Kr 119,-
Watery lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded. 82

2015 Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio
Kr 145,-
Watery lemon yellow. Light pears nose. Freshish acidity, smooth and rounded. 81

2015 Coffele Soave Classico
Kr 165,90
Watery lemon yellow. Light fruity peach nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sweetish, maybe faintly corked.

2015 Terras Gauda Abadia San Campio
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity and floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded. 83

2015 Terras Gauda Rias Baixas
Kr 189,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light citrus flowers and leach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, fairly lively. 84

2014 Malvira Roero Arneis Trinita
Kr 199,90
Pale lemon yellow. Oily, some apples. Fresh acidity, fresh, leaner, fruity. 83

2015 Romaine Reverdy Sancerre Blanc
Kr 199,90
Pale lemon yellow. Some gooseberries, nettles and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, bit herbal. 83

2014 Serge Laloue Sancerre
Kr 215,-
Pale lemon yellow. Some tropical fruits and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, sweetish touch. 84

2014 Cailbourdin Pouilly Fumé Les Cris
Kr 219,90
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, gooseberries and herbs. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, light herbs note. 85

2012 Cailbourdin Puilly Fumé Triptyque
Kr 359,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, sweetish notes, rounded, some vanilla. 85

2013 Vincent Girardin Bourgogne Chardonnay Terroir Noble
Kr 189,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla nose, butter. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, citrus nose. 85

2011 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes
Kr 229,-
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, chalk, oysters and apples nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, lemons, elegant. 86

2009 Jean-Marc-Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire Vieilles Vignes
Kr 460,- (magnum)
Faulty bottle.

2014 Jean-Marc-Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey
Kr 285,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, chalk and some peach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, citrus, apples and lemons. 87

2013 Laurent Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy
Kr 339,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, lemons and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, some sweet notes, chalk, good length. 88

2012 Laurent Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lêchet
Kr 320,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some oysters and chalk, pears note nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, chalk, lemons, apples, elegant, lovely texture. 91

2014 Olivier Merlin Puilly Fuissé
Kr 319,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, rounded, some vanilla and butter nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, good length. 85

2008 Olivier Merlin Saint Veran Le Grand Bussiere
Kr 319,90
Dårlig flaske

2008 Olivier Merlin Macon La Roche Vineuse Les Cras
Kr 325,-
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, butter, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, lemons and butter, elegant. 87

2014 Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Boudriottes
Kr 499,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flint, citrus, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, citrus, elegant and detailed, long. 92

2014 Guigal Condrieu
Kr 399,90
Pale lemon yellow. Tropical fruits, subdued minerals nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, soft texture, yellow fruits. 88

2015 3 Winzer Riesling trocken
Kr 124,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded. 83

2015 Wittmann Estate Riesling trocken
Kr 159,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light, elegant fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, some citrus. 85

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Altenberg de Bergbeiten Riesling VV
Kr 265,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light minerals touch and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, apples, minerals, good length. 89

2012 Emrich-Schönleber Monziger Frühlingsplätzchen Riesling trocken
Kr 289,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, apples and lemons, elegant texture. Long. 90

2012 Emrich-Schönleber Monziger Halenberg Riesling trocken
Kr 299,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, fresh nose, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, rounded palate, elegant and nuanced, lovely balance. 91

2015 Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett Feinherb
Kr 176,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, citrus. 87

2014 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Kr 269,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant and nuanced, long. 90

2015 Cirò Rosato
Kr 155,-
Pale orange. Light red fruity. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, fruity palate, some herbal notes. 82

2015 Guigal Côte-du-Rhône Rosé
Kr 168,-
Watery pink. Light red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light and fruity. 81

2015 Perrin La Vieille Ferme
Kr 124,90
Ruby. Red berries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and herbal. 79

2012 Guigal Côte-du-Rhône Rouge
Kr 164,-
Ruby. Dark fruits and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries and anise. Some wood. 84

2013 Perrin Nature Côtes-du-Rhône
Kr 179,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and herbs. 84

2014 Selvapiana Chianti Rufina
Kr 169,-
Bright ruby. Scented, floral, cherries and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded if leaner. 86

2015 Ca La Bionda Valpolicella
Kr 169,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, lightly scented nose, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant. 84

2013 Ca La Bionda Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso
Kr 219,-
Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded. Touch warm. 84

2014 Nicolas Chemarin Beaujolais Villages Les Vignes de Jeannot
Kr 199,90
Bright ruby. Bright red berries nose, somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant. 85

2014 Benjamin Leroux Bourgogne Rouge
Kr 279,90
Bright ruby. Bright red berries nose, faint herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, juicy, fruity, elegant. 86

2009 Cantalupo Agamium Nebbiolo Colline Novaresi
Kr 198,-
Bright ruby. Cherries, anise and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, cherries and anise, good length. 86

2014 Massolino Barbera d'Alba
Kr 214,-
Ruby. Fruity nose, light floral note, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, rounded. 85

2013 Sandrone Barbera d'Alba
Kr 329,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice and cherries nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, ripe, intense, sweetish dark berries. 87

2012 Aldo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile
Kr 329,-
Ruby. Ripe, fruity, intense, cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, ripe and sweet, hides 14% alcohol fairly well. 87

Emilio Lustau Fino de Jerez de la Frontera En Rama 2016
Kr 199,90 kun 60 flasker 0,5 liter
Corked

Emilio Lustau Fino de El Puerto de Santa Maria En Rama 2016
Kr 199,90 Kun 60 flasker 0,5 liter
Pale lemon yellow. Almonds, minerals, chalk, nuts, almost a woody character. Fresh acidity, minerals, intense, some smoky, bitter, detailed, long. 91

Emilio Lustau Manzanilla de Sanlucar de Barrameda En Rama 2016
Kr 199,90 Kun 60 flasker 0,5 liter
Pale lemon yellow. Dried fruits, raisins, minerals and chalk nose. Minerals, fresh acidity, saline, chalk and dried fruits. 89

2015 Malvira Birbet Brachetto
Kr 148,-
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light mousse, red fruity. 83

2015 Vajra Moscato d'Asti
Kr 125,-
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant. 84

2014 Coffele Recioto di Soave le Sponde
Kr 299,90
Golden. Dried fruits, some raisins nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, sweet, rounded, fruity. Quite elegant if not that complex. 86

Portuguese wines tasted

2009 Terras do Demo Brut
Straw yellow, small bubbles. Minerals, some yeast and some rubber notes nose, wax. Freshish acidity, somewhat bitter, leaner mousse, some smoky notes, leaner finish. Made from Malvasia and Verdelho. Rubbery notes towards Cava in style. 87

2014 Falcoria Fernão Pires (Fernau pirsch)
Pale lemon yellow. Light floral note, quite elegant, light butter and peach note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, leaner, fresh, some peach, pears, then a slightly smoky note finish, good length. Fernão Pires is the same as Maria Gomes grape variety. Lightly creamy finish, somewhat flat finish. Fermented in new oak, then 50% aged in wood. 87

2011 Casa Santos Lima Sousão (tenturier)
Deepish ruby. Liquorice, blackberries and blueberries nose, smoky notes nose (4-6 months in partial oak). Sousão is the same as Vinhão in Vinho Verde. Fresh acidity, lively, ripe tannins, somewhat hollow before leather and anise, earthy palate, rustic, good length. 86

2014 Casa Santos Lima Al-Ria
Ruby. Intense, rich, fruity, alcohol, some vanilla and spices. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, fruity but warm finish, not fully balanced. 85

2009 Quinta do Pinto Touriga Nacional
Ruby. Dark fruits, plums, some anise, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, alcohol, ripe, leaner, has freshness but alcohol shines through, some herbal notes and jammy notes, seem to be overripe grapes in here without enough phenolic ripeness. Or bad selection. 83

2012 Herdade São Miguel Reserva
100% Touriga Franca. Ruby. Alcohol, dark fruits, almost sweaty, some minerals,vanilla and spices, almost peppery note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense coffee, some bitter notes palate, some herbs and grass, cocoa, good length, different. 85

2012 Cartuxa Evora Tinto Colheito
Aragonez (Temperanillo), Alicante Bouschet, Alfrocheiro and Trincadeira blend. Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, some spices, quite intense, some red berries and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, juicy, some chewy structure, intense, some liquorice, dark berries, good length. Bit warm. 88

2011 Periquita Reserva
Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some floral notes, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, elegant, dark berries, red fruits, anise, good length. 88

2009 Sivipa Moscatel Roxo
Made of Moscatel Roxo. Cloudy orange, amber rim. Intense fruity nose, sweet and grapey nose, some blood orange, honey and apricots. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, bit warm but balances, not as sweet as the nose suggest (19 g. RS), thicker palate, good length. Fresh for having just 4 grams acidity. 89

Some wines from October 2013

2010 Maximin Grünhaus Abstberg Riesling Spätlese:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, nuanced and elegant nose, ever so slightly floral, subdued minerals, lovely. Fresh acidity, elegant, subdued, nuanced, refined, long. 91

Jacques Selosse Initial Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru:
Deg. 15.01.13. Towards golden, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeasty, rounder and somewaht richer nose, barrel notes, toasted. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded and almost velvety, creamy, crisper palate, refreshing and lively, long. 92

1993 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Jr. Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese***:
Towards lemon yellow, pale for it's age. Diesel notes, apples, inerals with more air. Fresh acidity, rounded, elegant texture, fruity, could be more nuanced, good length. 89



1995 Vieux Château Certan:
Ruby, thin brick rim, decanted for six hours. Floral, scented, nuanced, red and blueberries, refreshing and gorgeous nose. Seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant palate, refreshing, lovely balance, lovely. Long 94

2001 Château Pontet-Canet:
Ruby. Youthful, cassis, some vanilla, dark berries, touch of anise and leather far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounding off, slowly maturing, not much have happened since last bottle, but feels purer, long. 93



1970 Château Ducru Beaucaillou:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, leather, figs, cassis, floral, elegant nose, almost exotic, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, polishing off, fruity still, younger than expected, but ever so slightly drying in the finish long. 92

1989 Château Léoville Poyferré:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, cassis, some leather and tobacco, flirting nose. Intense with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight for '89 even with air, fruity, refreshing, long finish. 93

2009 Domaine les Terres de Fagayra Maury Fagayra Blanc:
3500 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Ripe apples and yellow fruits with subdued minerals on the nose, slight wax touch. Fresh acidity, minerals, elegant and quite refreshing, gets more honey and waxy with air, but never too much, long. 90

1989 Château Rieussec:
Golden. Rich nose, honey, apricots, vanilla, creme brulée, pineapples, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rich, fairly refreshing for Rieussec and the vintage, quite intense, slight burnt caramel note in the finish, long. 92

2006 Béres Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos:
Golden. Vanilla, apricots, botrytis, honey, intense nose, some acetone. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, refreshing, elegant and fruity, long and playful finish. 89

1958 D'Oliveiras Boal Reserva:
Amber, golden rim. Nuts, raisins, dried fruits and caramel notes, slightly burnt note. High acidity, leaner palate, acidic, bottle have been open a long time, lacks a bit of fruit compared to last bottle, long and again slightly burnt. 88


2005 Niepoort Batuta:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, exotic spices, vanilla, and some deeper notes, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and intense, rounded body, rich, long finish. 92

Port and Madeira tasted november 2013

1989 D'Oliveiras Colheita Sercial:
Kr 549,-
Oransje med gyllentone på farge. Tørket frukt og nøtter på duft, liten karamelltone. Frisk syre, livlig og leken imunn, slankere stil, noe brenttoner i finish, frisk. 88

1971 D'Oliveiras Sercial:
Kr 990,-
Gyllen farge. Kanel, julekrydder, nøtter og appelsinmarmelade på duft. Frisk syre, lettere stil, elegant og livlig, fin balanse, pen lengde. 89

1981 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:
Kr 797,90
Ravfarget med gull kant. Nøtter, tørket frukt og aprikoser på duft. Frisk syre, forfriskende, litt slank men fruktig, pen lengde. 89

1973 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:
Kr 990,-
Mørkt rav med gyllentone. Intens duft av tørkede aprikoser og rosiner, rik duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, forfriskende og livlig, lang ettersmak. 91

1850 D'Oliveiras Verdelho:
Kun Vika
Smakt tre ganger siden 05, siste flaske var beste med nøtter, frukt, krydder, nesten julekrydret, strålende nyansert. Flott friskhet, syrlig, lively, relativt intens, elegant og nesten en transparent tone over den, utrolig lang ettersmak. 97

1927 D'Oliveiras Bastardo:
Kun Vika
Denne har jeg smakt fem ganger siden 2005, en sjelden druesort på Madeira og har ikke sett andre avtapninger som jeg kommer på. Fruktig og noen flasker har en svak rødfruktig tone over seg. Frisk, floral, bærfruktig, livlig og elegant. Lang ettersmak. 94

1988 D'Oliveiras Colheita Terrantez:
Kr 619,-
Lyst ravgul. Nøtter, elegant og fruktig duft. Frisk syre, livlig, elegant og forfriskende, nyansert, elegant for alderen, ung Madeira er noen ganger litt røffe i kanten, lite av det her. 92

1971 D'Oliveiras Terrantez:
Kr 1129,-
Lyst ravgul. Intens duft, røykaromaer, tørket frukt, nesten en whisky tone, brente mandler, elegant nese. Frisk syre, elegant munnfølelse, forfriskende, lang ettersmak. 92

Barbeito Boal 5 Years Old:
Kr 209,90
Lyst ravgul farge. Noe tørket frukt, nøtter og en svak floral tone på duft. Frisk syre, livlig i munn, frisk, svakt brennt karakter i finnish, ikke den mest komplekse, men få om noen slår den i prisklassen. 85

1997 Barbeito Boal Colheita Single Cask 235 A+E:
Kr 349,90
1198 0,5 liters flasker laget. Lyst ravgul med gull kant. Nøtter, florale toner, tørket frukt, noe aprikoser og rosiner på duft. Frisk syre, avrundet i munn, elegant og balansert, nesten kremet munnfølelse, frisk, litt slank, pen lengde. 88

1984 D'Oliveiras Colheita Boal:
Kr 689,-
Ravgul farge. Nøtter, krydder og tørkede frukter på duft. Frisk syre, livlig og frisk, elegant, flott balanse for en yngre Madeira, lang. 92

1908 D'Oliveiras Boal:
Kun Vika
Dyp ravgul farge, oransje kant. Appelsinskall, sitrus, frisk frukt, relativt intens duft. Frisk høy syre, livlig, elegant, lag på lag, nyansert og lang. Smakt en gang, dette notatet er fra mars 2012. 94

Barbeito Malvazia Special Reserva 20 Years Old Lote 12089:
Kr 669,90
1020 flasker laget. Brilliant ravgul farge. Tørkede frukter, tørket aprikos og rosiner med assorterte nøtter i bakgrunn, flott duft. Frisk syre, elegant i munn, ren og livlig, noe karamellnoter og brente mandler, lang finish. 90

1989 D'Oliveiras Malvazia:
Kr 569,-
Ravgul med gullfarget kant. Tørket frukt, aprikoser, nøtter, noe karamell, brent sukket. Frisk syre, forfriskende og mer elegant i munn, avrundet for en ung Madeira, leken og livlig for Malvazia, lang. 92

1875 D'Oliveiras Moscatel:
Kommer som spesialbestilling/horeca, tilgjengelig fra rett før jul/ romjulen antageligvis. Kontakt Symposium for info/bestilling.
En meget sjelden drue på og i Madeira, og finnes knapt i yngre utgaver. Moscatel har blitt benyttet som spisedrue på Madeira de siste cirka hundre årene, så Moscatel er stort sett kun på finne på gamle årganger. Jeg har smakt denne ikke mindre enn seks ganger, noen flasker er opulente, andre er raffinerte og til og med livlige, noe som er sjeldent i en moscatel. Siste flaske var frisk og livlig, mye nyanser, nesten brun på farge, rik og mer oksidativ stil, enda så leken. Svært lang. 94


Portvin:
Portvin lages også i stupbratte terasserte vinmarker, men denne gangen stiger de ikke rett opp av dypet fra Atlanterhavet. Nei, her stuper de heller ned i elven Douro inn i landet fra byen Porto og innover mot Spania hvor elven flyter gjennom blant annet vindistriktet Ribera del Duero på sin vei mot havet. Her er det ett stort utvalg tillatte druesorter, så mange at en gang jeg spurte Dirk Niepoort under en tur der nede, og jeg lurte på hvilke druer som var i vinen, så spurte han om jeg likte den. Jo det gjorde jeg jo, er det da så farlig med druesortene svarte han med ett lurt smil.

Tawny er viner som er ferdiglagret fra produsent og som er pop and pour. Passer godt til mye av det samme som Madeiraene beskrevet over. Late bottled vintage eller LBV er en ruby, det vil si en yngre vin, som har ligget endel år på fat og er derfor uten så mye bunnfall. Disse er på mange måter drikkeklare ved salg, men kan utvikle seg videre ved lagring. Her er det frukt og kraft og sjokkoladedesserter er ofte glimrende følge. Vintage er storebror, slippes i ung alder, rik og kraftig med mye tanniner og bunnfall, så disse bør ofte dekanteres med alder. Noen av disse tåler tiår i kjelleren, og 2011 er en slik årgang. Den vil bli legendarisk, og de beste vinene her overgår alt jeg har smakt av unge viner fra samme produsent fra andre år. Vinene kommer i smakt rekkefølge.

Andresen Ten Years Old White Port:
Kr 219,90
Brilliant ravgul farge. Rosiner, nøtter og noe krydder, deilig duft. Frisk syre, avrundet tekstur, tørkede nøtter, rosiner, pen lengde. 89

Niepoort Senior Tawny:
Kr 221,50
Lys, nesten rosarød farge. Lett rødbærsfrukt og en delikat nøttetone under på duft. Frisk syre, få tanniner, elegant, litt slank, noe varm finish, men nyansert. Pen lengde. 86

Taylor's 10 Years Old Tawny:
Kr 169,90 Demi
Lyserød farge. Relativt intens duft av røde bær, noe alkohol på toppen, klar duft. Frisk syre, noen tannine, ørliten snerp, elegant kropp, litt slank finish og igjen noe varm, men frukten er så ren at det ikke gjør så mye, grei lengde. 87

Wine & Soul 10 Years Old Tawny:
Kr 299,-
Granateplerød med tegl kant. Intens duft av rosiner, plommer, noe kanel og en touch av nøtter, lukter jul. Frisk syre, elegant i munn, avrundet og silkebløt tekstur med en varmende touch i bakgrunn. Sublim Ten Year old. Sødmefull finish. 89

Niepoort 10 Years Old Tawny:
Kr 169,90 Demi
Lyserosa og nesten mot oransje farge. Røde bær og noe nøtter, litt mer forsiktig duft, elegant. Frisk syre, røde bær domminerer i mun, delikat, noe varm overtone men igjen delikat tekstur, pen lengde. 88

Niepoort 20 Years Old Tawny:
Kr 489,90
Oransje med rødtone på farge. Lett krydret, raffinert duft med noe røde bær og tørkede frukter, nyansert og noe julekrydder. Frisk syre. Elegant kropp og tekstur, relativt rik, samtidig slank og nyansert, lang finish. 90

1991 Andresen Colheita Aged Tawny:
Kr 339,90
Ravoransje farge. Rik duft, nøtter og rosiner samt noe tørkede eksotiske frukter i bakgrunn. Frisk syre, avrundet og rik, sødmefull og delikat, noe nøtter og brente mandler i finish, lang. 92

1986 Niepoort Colheita:
Kr 494,40
Lyst ravoransje farge. Tørket frukt, delikat og nyansert, tone røde bær som frisker opp, nøtter i bakkant på duft. Frisk syre, rik pg avrundet, elegant, nesten ett lite vaniljesnev før nøtter og frukten igjen tar over, flott balanse, lang litt slank finish. 92

1980 Andresen Colheita Aged Tawny:
Kr 369,-
Mot brilliant oransje farge. Nøtter, delikat frukt og tørkede aprikoser, litt varm tone på toppen. Frisk syre, leken, kan minne om en Madeira, nøtter, tørkede frukter, ørliten karamellisert tone, lang ettersmak. 92

1975 Kopke Colheita:
Kr 725,-
Ravgul. Nøtter, oksidative toner, tørkede aprikoser og lær på duft. Frisk syre, noe volatil, slank i munn, noe fruktigere i finish, lang. 90

2008 Niepoort LBV:
Kr 214,90
Dyprød farge. Fruktig, rik, noe vanilje og krydder, modne mørke bær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant og flott balansert, rik og sødmefull, fruktig, lang finish. 91

2008 Taylor's LBV:
Kr 189,90
Rubinrød farge. Fruktig, røde og mørke bær, nyansert, let krydret duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, slankere i munn, frisk men noe alkohol skinner igjennom, pen lengde. 87

2007 Taylor's LBV:
Kr 129,90 Demi
Rubinrød farge. Fruktig, mørke bær, noe krydder og vanilje touch på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig og sødmefull, slankere finish og en touch varm, pen lengde. 88

1987 Kopke Vintage Quinta São Louiz:
Kr 398,-
Rød farge. Tobakk, lær, anis, intens og utviklet duft. Frisk syre, tanninene begynner å gi slipp, alkoholen er litt tydelig, ellers deilig, pen lengde. 90

1997 Cálem Quinta da Foz Vintage Port:
Kr 289,90
Rubinrød med rød kant. Fiken, rosiner, dadler, utviklet og moden, føles drikkeklar. Frisk syre, modne og avslepne tanniner, litt varm munnfølelse men forsvant noe ett par dager etter åpning. Slank og moden frukt, drikke snart. 89

2000 Kopke Vintage Port
Kr 407,-
Rubinrød. Rik, fruktig og noe alkoholsk duft, lær og kirsebær, under utvikling. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tight, fruktig og lang. 92

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port:
Kr 595,10
Dyprød farge. Rik, fruktig, mørke bær, intens duft. Relativt frisk syre, mye tanniner, fruktig, livlig og lang, trenger mange år i kjellren. 93

2009 Pintas Vintage Port:
Kr 399,-
3000 flasker laget. Dypt rubinrød. Mørke bær, flørtende, rik, svak floral tone, meget delikat duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, intens og avrundet i munn, flott balanse, frisk og livlig, nydelig. 94

2010 Kopke Vintage Quinta São Luiz:
Kr 314,90
Dyprød farge. Rik, mørke bær, fruktig og nyansert duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fresh og livlig i munn, fruktig, lang finish. 92

2011 Pintas Vintage Port:
Kommer i januar 2014, kontakt Red & White
4000 flasker laget. Dyprød farge. Mørke bær, rik og fruktig, nyansert, med luft kommer også forfriskende rødbærselement inn på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, livlig og sublim, vanskelig å kun ta ett glass av denne, delikat og strålende balanse. Notat fra oktober 2013. 96

2011 Niepoort Vintage Port:
Kr 569,90
Nesten svart. Modne solbær, intens, fruktig og kompleks, nesten kompakt på duft. Frisk og livlig syre, modne tanniner, intenst og sødmefullt, kompakt i munn og klarer å forbli livlig. Fantastisk Port. Notat fra oktober 2013. Foreløpig 95

2011 Dow's Vintage:
Kr 558,-
Dypt rubinrød farge. Rik, fruktig, intense duft om enn noe alkoholsk som overskygger noe. Frisk syre, mye modne tanniner, fruktig, sødmefull, rik og moden, lang ettersmak. 93

2011 Fonseca Vintage Port:
Ikke tilgjengelig, kontakt Haugen-Gruppen.
Dypt rubinrød. Fruktig, intens, lag på lag, rik, mørke bær, nydelig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig og rik, sødmefull og generøs, minner om den sublime 1963, den er bare veldig mye yngre, svært lang. 95

2011 Taylor's Vintage Port:
Kommer antagelig i løpet av vinteren, kontakt Bibendum.
Dypt rubinrød. Rik, mørke bær, klokkeklar, intens, frisk og nesten flørtende på duft tross sin ungdommelige duft. Frisk syre, mye modne tanniner, superb i munn, fruktig og leken med en utrolig balanse og intensitet, imponerr over hele smakskurven, beste unge Portvin jeg har smakt, fantastisk, svært lang finish, WOW! 98

2011 Graham's Vintage Port:
Ikke tilgjengelig, kontakt Steenberg & Blom
Dypt rubinrød. Rik, sødmefull, fruktig om enn noe alkoholsk duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull og fruktig, litt skuffende i denne årgangen, lang finish. 91

2011 Warre's Vintage Port:
Ikke tilgjengelig, kontakt Steenberg & Blom
Dypt rubinrød. Rik og fruktig duft, modent og sødmefullt, mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, livlig og intens, frisk men noe varm finish trekker litt ned. 93

2011 Ferreira Vintage Port:
Kr 499,90
Sort. Mørke bær, fruktig og intens duft, en av de med mest tydelig alkohol på duft. Frisk syre, kodne tanniner, livlig, fruktig, rik, igjen er alkoholen litt tydelig, lang ettersmak. 93

2011 Kopke Vintage Port:
Kr 399,-
Nesten sort farge. Rik, fruktig og dyp duft, intens. Plenty med mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, rik, intens og livlig, lang finish. 93

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Nov 2015 news from Fondberg and Winetailor

2012 Contino Blanco
Kr 269,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light peach note nose, lighter fruit, quite elegant. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, some apples, pears, a lighter style, more elegant, good length, quite smooth. 88

2012 Cune Crianza
Kr 139,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded, elegant, 85

2011 Contino Vina del Olivo
Kr 649,90
9650 bottles made. Ruby. Scented, dark berries, anise, lovely nose, blueberries and a light thyme note. Some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, anise, some blueberries and liquorice, long. 93

2011 Contino Graciano
Kr 649,90
2710 bottles made. Ruby. Dark berries, some chocolate, vanilla, spices, scented, mulberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, quite lively, elegant, lively, detailed and long. 94


Fondberg

Pares Balta Brut
Kr 129,90
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light fruity nose, some peach and yeast. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, apples and some citrus palate. 82

Jean Geiler Cremant d'Alsace
Kr 159,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and light yeasty note nose. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, fresh and fruity. 83

2014 Josef Spreitzer Oestrich Riesling Trocken
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some pars and lemons, fresh. 84

2014 Josef Spreitzer Riesling 101
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lighter nose, some yeast notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, fresh, apples and pears. 85

2013 Josef Spreitzer Winkeler Jesuittengarten Riesling halbtrocken
Kr 199,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some pears, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, light sweetness, apples and pears, rounded. 85

2011 Jean Geiler Riesling Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg
Kr 229,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light vanilla note, fruity but almost sweet nose, lilies. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, fairly smooth, bit boring. 86

2013 Damien Laureau Savennières Les Genets
Kr 244,90
Pale lemon yellow. Almost smoky, nutty nose, peach and lilies of the valley. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, somewhat creamy, white fruits with a nutty character, good length. 88

2012 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Villages Chardonnay
Kr 199,90
Pale lemon yellow. Some nutty notes, vanilla, apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some vanilla, light nutty notes, creamy. 85

2013 Ossian
Kr 279,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, fruity nose, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some vanilla, smooth and fruity. 86

2012 Piccini Villa al Cortile Rosso di Montalcino
Kr 189,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some coffee and anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripetannins, some cherries, fruity, some nettles. 84

2013 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Grown Shiraz
Kr 249,90
Ruby. Red and darker fruits, liquorice and spices nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs, somewhat hollow mid palate but elegant fruit. 85

2013 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Villages Pinot Noir
Kr 189,90
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, sweetish, liquorice finish. 85

2013 Emo Capodilista Caemo
Kr 150,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, rich and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise and some coffee. 83

2013 De Bortoli Family Selection Shiraz
Kr 249,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some nettles and herbs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, light palate, bitter and herbal. 80

2012 Cantina di Negrar Amarone
Kr 319,90
Ruby. Dark fruits and dark chocolate nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, dark berries, some coffee notes, alcoholic finish. 85


Winetailor

2013 Niepoort Vinhas Velhas Branco
Kr 279,90
Straw yellow. Scented, fruity nose, some lilies, peach and roses nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples and roses, sweetish note, good length. 88

Pierre Gimonnet Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs
Kr 329,90
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, some minerals, light yeast note nose, slight floral note. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, leaner and firmer palate and texture, apples and minerals, long, somewhat bitter finish. 90

Henri Giraud Esprit Rosé Brut
Kr 449,90
Bright orange red, small bubbles. Some red berries, red apples, minerals and brioche nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, detailed and nuanced, creamy texture, lighter, long. 90

Henri Giraud Hommage Grand Cru Brut
Kr 499,90
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, chalk, minerals, some pear peel, detailed nose. Slight burnt bread crumb note. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, apples, minerals, some smoky notes, long. 91

Henri Giraud MV 07 Rosé Grand Cru Brut
Kr 1699,90
Ca 4000 bottles made. Pale pink orange, tiny bubbles. Light fruity nose, some minerals, light red berries and apples. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, apples, minerals, light red berries note, smoky note finish, long. 94

Henri Giraud MV 07 Grand Cru Brut
Kr 999,90
Towards golden, tiny bubbles. Brioche, apples, lemons, pears, light smoky note, some bread crumbs and toast. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, fruity, detailed, playful, nuanced, quite intense, long and apply finish. 95

2004 Henri Giraud Argonne Grand Cru Brut
Kr 2199,90
Towards golden. Some pears, some nuts, light wax and honey note, bread crumbs, smoky notes, minerals and flint. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, elegant texture, rounded and smooth, long and detailed finish, lemons and apples and minerals finish. 97

2014 Yohan Lardy Fleurie le Vivier
Kr 179,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, lighter red berries, elegant, leaner, quite fresh. 85

2011 Villa Spinosa Jago Valpolicella Classico Ripasso
Kr 189,90
Ruby. Morellos, fruity nose, some anise and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, morellos and fruit stone palate, some anise. 85

2014 Trerose Governo all'uso Toscano
Kr 159,90
Ruby. Red berries,d ark fruits, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, smooth, rounded. 85

2014 Remi Jaillet Clos Espinous
Kr 149,90
Deep ruby. Some scented notes, pure blueberries and some nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy and sweet if a bit hollow. 84

2011 Pieropan Vigna Garzon Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Kr 399,50
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, coffee and dark chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, dark berries and chocolate, hides 16,5 alcohol well, warm finish. 87

2009 Niepoort Vintage Bioma Vinha Velha
Kr 349,90
Almost black. Dark fruits, ripe, intense, rich, very fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, juicy, almost massive, long. 93

2009 Niepoort Vintage Port
Kr 349,90 (demi)
Almost black. Rich, dark fruits, some spices, light eucalyptus note, intense, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, intense, dark berries, ripe, layered, some liquorice, long. 95

Niepoort 10 Years Old White Port
Kr 299,90
Amber. Nuts, dried apricots and raisins nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe, intense, dried fruits, intense, some nuts, rounded texture and structure, long. 91

1996 Barbeito Tinta Negra Ribeira Real
Kr 619,90
953 bottles made. Amber. Rich, nutty nose, raisins, intense, dried fruits, layered, almost smoky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, intense, smoky, dried fruits, raisins finish. 93

2014 Il Falchetto Brachetto d'Acqui
Kr 149,90
Bright ruby. Light and elegant red berries nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh, light mousse, elegant fruit and texture. 83

Banfi and Kopke tasting

Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico
Kr 214,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose, some yeast and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, sweetish. 84

2015 Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino
Kr 169,90
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity nose, some nuts, faint thyme note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, creamy, fruity and rounded. Ripe yellow apples. 84

2015 Banfi Centine Bianco
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fresh,f ruity, apples, minerals, lighter finish. 84

2015 Banfi Rivo al Poggio (Engelen Gabriel for julesesongen)
Kr 129,90
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, soft, lean, totally without any personality. For those who doesn't really like wine. Sweetish. 79

2014 Banfi Centine Rosso
Kr 149,90
Bright ruby. Red fruits, some anise, touch of herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity if leaner, polished. 82

2014 Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Kr 214,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note and a touch of floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture, good length. 87

2012 Banfi Cum Laude
Kr 239,90
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, spices, some vanilla nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, red fruity, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Belnero
Kr 229,90
Ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, blueberries, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some darker notes and anise, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 394,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise and cherries, fruity, some violets and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cresh,f ruity, red berries, anise, cherries, some vanilla, long. Touch warm finish. 91

2009 Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, liquorice, quite intense nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, leather, cherries and anise finish. Long. 93

2007 Banfi Poghio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Kr 1099,90
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Plums, figs, cherries, anise, some spices, intense nose, some alcohol notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and fruity, spices, liquorice, alcohol shows up, warm finish. Long. 93

2012 Banfi Summus
Kr 439,90
Ruby. Ripe, dark fruity nose, spices, plums, blackberries, anise, quite intense nose, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, leaner palate with alcohol showing, long. 90

2015 Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui
Kr 159,90
Red. Red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, red berries, refreshing. 82

2012 Banfi Florus Moscadello di Montalcino
Kr 249,90
Golden. Rich yellow fruity nose, apricots. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, apricots, intense. Lacks complexity. 85


Kopke Christmas Ruby Reserve
Kr 232,90
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried fruits, ripe, dried fruits, some spices. 85

2011 Kopke LBV
Kr 265,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruits, some spices, ripe and rich, intense, just a wealth of fruit at this stage, long. 90

2010 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage Port
Kr 344,90
Almost black. Rich, fruity, spices, dark fruits, massive nose, intense, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, detailed, red berries and spices, refreshing, very elegant and pure and smooth finish, long. 95-96

2011 Kopke Vintage
Kr 436,90
Almost black. Ripe, rich, fruity nose, some anise, intense and layered, faint floral note, detailed, pure fruits, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and spices, rich and intense, long, some cherries and fruit stones, long. 95

Kopke White 10 Years Old Port
Kr 399,90
Amber. Dried fruits, some apricots and almost salty nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, some apricots and lemons, salty nuts note. Elegant. 88

Kopke White 30 Years Old Port
Kr 639,90
Amber. Dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, some nuts, intense, touch of marzipan nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, nutty, salty, dried yellow fruits, some raisins and dates, elegant and nuanced, creamy finish, long. 93

2003 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, touch of caramel, nuts, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples and lemons, dried fruits, elegant and smooth. 91

2002 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, some red fruits, apricots, some almonds nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and nuanced, leaner, focused, elegant minerals and salty notes, long. 90

2001 Kopke Colheita
Amber, red hue. Floral, red berries notes, dried apricots, touch of chocolate and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apricots, elegant and nuanced, smooth. 89

2000 Kopke Colheita
Deep amber. Dried fruits, some spices, some almonds and nuts, elegant. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, some salty notes and nuts, drier finish. 89

1999 Kopke Colheita
Amber, faint garnet hue. Dried fruits, some raisins, light spices note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, somewhat drier finish, good length. 89

1975 Kopke Colheita
Kr 802,90
Bottled 2016. Bright amber, golden rim. Dried fruits, some spices, apricots, sultanas, some citrus peel, touch of orange marmalade, some lemons nose, marzipan and a faint chocolate touch. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, elegant marzipan, dried fruits, rounded, smooth and elegant, nuanced, refreshing and long. Beautiful balance. Touch spicy finish. 95

1966 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1483,90
Bottled in 2016. Amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, raisins, some, some marzipan, fruity and elegant, somewhat tighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed and nuanced, some salty notes, almonds, pistachios, dried fruits, long finish. 95

1957 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1866,-
Deeper amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, some nuts, intense, leaps out of the glass, marzipan, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, citrus, minerals, peach, apricots, sultanas, superb balance, very long. Stunning bottle. 96