Autentico/ Unico November release

Ulysse Colin Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Roises
Base wine 2010. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lime, rainy day gravel, seafront nose. Fresha cidity, lively and firm mousse, lime, slight bitter note, some smoke, feels phenolic, long, firm and leaner. 91 poeng

 
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Hirschhof Silvaner Trocken 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Towards watery lemon yellow. Apples, peach, fruity nose, some grapefruit, light minerality. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh. kr 134,90 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Ulysse Collin Les Pièrrières Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Base wine 2010. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light fruit note of green apples and lime, yeast and brioche nose, focused. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lively, detailed, smoky, refreshing, detailed and nuanced, towards crisp, somewhat fatter texture. kr 439,90 (Bestilling)
92 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

Ulysse Colin Les Maillons Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut
Base wine 2011. Pale red, small bubbles. Red berries, light nettles note, subdued minerals and yeast behind. Fresh acidity, light mousse, fresh, elegant if a bit easy going, almost creamy texture, good length. 88 poeng

 
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Philippe Thévenin Tradition Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, plaster, focused and somewhat narrow nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, apples and lemons, fruity, rounded, yellow fruity with a slightly sweetish note, but dry wine, veryd ry finish. kr 269,90 (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Autentico AS

Fomaine de Majas Blanc 2012
Pale lemon yellow. Wax, nuts, rubber, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, light citrus note in the finish to liven it up. 86 poeng

Anne et Jean Francois Ganevat Cremant du Jura Nature Non Dosé
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yogurt, minerals, oysters and apples nose. Fresh acidity, ligh and detailed mousse, elegant, fresh and lively, minerals, detailed finish. 89 poeng

 
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Spring Seed Forget-me-not Sauvignon Blanc Semillion 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Intense nose of gunpowder and cats pie. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, lively, fruity, bit hollow. kr 169,90 (Bestilling)
84 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

Fanny Sabre Bourgogne Aligoté 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, butter note far back, slight nutty note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, towards creamy with a lovely lemon note, good length. 88 poeng

 
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Domaine Fouassier Sancerre Les Grands Champs 2013
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, detailed nose, elegant. Fresha cidity, fruity, rounded, lively, almost creamy texture for Sancerre, good length. kr 170,- (Basis)
87 poeng
Autentico AS

Geyerhof Riesling Sprinzenberg 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Green apples, minerals, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, green apples, lime, ever so sligh soy sauce saltiness far behind, good length. 89 poeng

Geyerhof Grüner Veltliner Rosensteig 2013
Kremstal, Østerrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light peach and ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, detailed, rounded, fairly playful. 88 poeng

 

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Brun Beaujolais Chardonnay Classic 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Towards lemon yellow. Apples, beer aromas, yeast and hops. With air more minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded and creamy texture, fruity. kr 164,90 (Basis)
87 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Bott-Geyl Les Elements Riesling 2013
Alsace, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Light green apples nose, some citrus, light minerality, almost transparent. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, detailed, good length. Lighter bodied. kr 189,90 (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Autentico AS

Fanny Sabre Bourgogne Blanc 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, detailed, quite nuanced for Bourgogne Blanc. Fresh acidity, lively, lemons, detailed, nuanced, quite playful, lovely. 88 poeng

Geyerhof Grüner Veltliner Steinleithn Erste Lage Reserve 2013
Pale lemon yelow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, citrus, detailed, quite refreshing GV, more nuances than usual, long. 90 poeng

Geyerhof Riesling Kirchensteig Erste Lage Reserve 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, lemons, citrus flowers nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, nuanced, loght and detailed for Kremstal, good length. 89 poeng

Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Gewürztraminer 2014
1888 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Scented, roses, fruity, light soapy nose. Medium minus acidity, fruity, sweetish, slightly warm finish. 86 poeng

Anne et Jean Francois Ganevat En Barby Savagnin Arbois 2009
Lemon yellow. Nuts, smokey, apples, light honey note, layered nose. Heavier. Fresh acidity, minerals, overripe yellow apples, lemons, light nuts note, long, almost mature Sauternes like finish with some caramel and dried fruits. 90 poeng

 
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Eric Texíer Vallée du Rhône 2013
Rhône, Frankrike Bright ruby. Fruity nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, bit more lively than some boxes, and cleaner fruit. kr 429,90 (Test)
81 poeng
Autentico AS

Anne et Jean Francois Ganevat Schiste Savagnin 2007
Lemon yellow. Rich nose, nuts, fruits, minerals, detailed nose, scented, almost floral high notes, dried fruits. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, elegant, leaner, detailed, quite intense and nuanced, long slightly nutty finish. 92 poeng

 
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Castello del Trebbio Chianti 2013
Toscana, Italia Ruby. Fruity, red berries, mulberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, fruity, lightly sweet, rounded, Pleasing. kr 139,90 (Bestilling)
83 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Ch. Peybonhomme-les-Tours Cru Bourgeois 2012
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, bell peppers and some spices nose. Blackcurrants leaf. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light herbal note, not quite as bright fruit as some in the vintage, but lively. kr 179,90
85 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Azul Y Garanza Garciano 2012
Navarra, Spania Ruby. Fruity, rounded, dark berries, and light liquorice nose. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, slight herbal note and somewhat warm finish. kr 169,90 (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Brun Beaujolais L'Ancien Le Buissy 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Ruby. Some herbs, raspberries, cool feel to the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, soft texture, raspberries, blueberries, rounded, good length. kr 199,90 (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Autentico AS

November release Prizelius and more

 
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Pizzolato Prosecco Valdobbiadene Dry 2012
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. kr 168,- (Bestilling)
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Pizzolato Moscato Frizzante 2012
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Grapey nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, light and frothy, summer in a glass. kr 119,50 (Bestilling)
77 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Cava, Spania Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Some apples, faint yeast note, very light citrus nose. Fresha cidity, easy going mousse, light and fresh, fresher than it used to be. kr 109,90 (Basis)
79 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

Miguel Torres Estelado Rosé Santa Digna 2013
Pale salmon, small bubbles. Some red berries, light yeasty nose. Freshish acidity, rounded and light mousse, fruity, rounded and polished texture. 79 poeng

 
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Freixenet Carta Nevada Semi Seco
Cava, Spania Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Some apples, light rubber note, subdued grapefruit note. Freshish acidity, light mousse, fruity and plain. kr 101,90 (Basis)
79 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

 
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Freixenet Brut Nature 2011
Cava, Spania Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, light tropical fruits note, some yeast. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, somewhat sweet with slight bitter note in finish. kr 117,50 (Bestilling)
80 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

 
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Pizzolato Prosecco Brut 2013
Veneto, Italia Pale lenon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, some peach and faint yeast note on the nose. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, slight pears and somewhat bitter note palate, short. kr 129,50 (Basis)
77 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Delorme Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Noirs Brut 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals note, some yeast and a light nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity and some minerals palate. kr 154,90 (Basis)
84 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Pizzolato Stefany Prosecco Superiore
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, brioche and yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, slight bitter note and yellow and green apples palate, bit short. kr 154,60 (Bestilling)
78 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut
Spania Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeast, slight burnt nuts note, apples. Fresha cidity, elegant mousse, light body, somewhat hollow but fresh. kr 149,90 (Bestilling)
79 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

 
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Delorme Terroir d?Exception Cremant de Bourgogne Brut
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, light citrus, yeast and some brioche on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, somewhat firmer and more focused, elegant. kr 169,50 (Bestilling)
85 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Elyssia Pinot Noir
Catalonia, Spania Pale red, small bubbles. Light fruity nose. Fresha cidity, light mousse, easy going, simple, tutti frutti. kr 172,50 (Bestilling)
76 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

 
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Pizzolato Prosecco Valdobbiadene Dry 2012
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light apply nose. Freshish acidity, lazy mousse, easy going. kr 168,- (Bestilling)
77 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 

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Pizzolato Rosato Frizzante 2013
Veneto, Italia Watery salmon, small bubbles. Light fruity nose. fresh acidity, light mousse and artificial fruits sweetness palate. kr 119,50 (Bestilling)
73 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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André Delorme Crémant de Bourgogne Prestige
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeasty, brioche, light lilies high note. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, citrus, good length. kr 214,50 (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Delorme Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé Brut
Burgund, Frankrike Salmon with small bubbles. Few red berries, apples and light brioche nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh rather than complex, elegant. kr 144,90 (Basis)
84 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Laurent-Perrier Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Brioche, yeast, apples, bergamot, bread crums and bakery. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lovely balance, playful and detailed, quite lively, good length. Lovely. kr 352,50 (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

 
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Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle, Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, brioche, citrus, bergamot touch, camphor note, bakery, minerals and plaster. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, creamy, detailed, layered, nuanced, not the most up front, lovely and long. kr 1 149,90 (Bestilling)
94 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

 
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Laurent-Perrier Rosé
Champagne, Frankrike Orange-red with small bubbles. Some strawberries over apples, lemons and brioche notes. Fresha cidity, elegant mousse, rounded, creamy and fruity, good length. kr 509,90 (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Robert Prizelius AS

Bonnet-Ponson Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru 2008
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, brioche, detailed and focused nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lively and towards crisp, playful, good length. 89 poeng

 
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Jules Bonnet Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Extra Brut 2008
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Red and lightly oxidised yellow apples nose, brioche, plaster and concrete, flinty minerals. Fresh acidity, lively and focused mousse, refreshing and mouthwatering, detailed and focused, long. kr 319,50 (Bestilling)
90 poeng
Beverage Partners Norway AS

 
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Henriot Brut Souverain
Champagne, Frankrike Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Butter, toast, brioche, bread crums, minerlas, apples and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, rounded, towards creamy texture, long. kr 300,- (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Just Brands AS

 
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Champagne Henriot Blanc de Blancs
Champagne, Frankrike Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, citrus, subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, good length. kr 389,90 (Bestilling)
88 poeng
Just Brands AS

 
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Henriot Rosé
Champagne, Frankrike Salmon with orange hue, small bubbles. Red apples, citrus, brioche, bakery, bread crums and yeast nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, somewhat leaner palate, fresh and elegant, good length. kr 399,90 (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Just Brands AS

 
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Henriot Cuvée des Enchanteleurs 1998 Brut 1998
Champagne, Frankrike Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Oxidized yellow apples, minerals, plaster, slight banana note, some citrus on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, leaner, tight, maturing, detailed, apples, quite intense and layered, long. kr 1 049,90 (Bestilling)
92 poeng
Just Brands AS

Austria tasting

2013 Wieninger Grüner Veltliner Nussberg
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, light minerality underneath, almost almond flower note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy texture, rounded, rich and full, little bit warm finish. 86

2013 Sattlerhof Gamlitzer Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Cats pie and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, rounded for SB, fruity, straightforward. 84

2013 Fred Loimer Riesling Kamptal
Pale lemon yellow. Scented, roses, red apples and light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, again roses, almost Gewürztramminer scented notes, good length. 86

2011 Sattlerhof Kranachberg Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, subdued SB, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, almost smoky, yellow fruits, rich and a bit warm finish. 88

2010 Sattlerhof Kranachberg Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, almost clay like note, yellow fruits, light red berries note. Fresh acidity, yellow fruits, minerals, slight sweet note, good length. 89

2008 Sattlerhof Kranachberg Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, light spicy note and minerals, again more towards yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, rich, rounded, detailed, light sweet note, almost smoky touch finish, good length. 89

2012 Fred Loimer Seeberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, scented, light roses note, fruity nose, some minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, apples, slight bitter note in the finish, long. 91

2009 Fred Loimer Seeberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits, light mango note, floral and more subdued minerality. Medium plus acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, ripe yellow apples finish. 89

2008 Fred Loimer Seeberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, ripe apples, very light floral note, some minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, apples and pears, some mineral notes, lively slightly bitter finish. 90

2012 Wieninger Nussberg Alte Reben
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits, light orange blossom note, minerals beneath. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, fruity, bit alcoholic, somewhat warm. 86

2006 Wieninger Nussberg Alte Reben
Towards lemon yellow. Yellow fruits, canned peach, minerals and some pears nose. Fresh acidity, rich, ripe and fruity, again warm, yellow overripe apples finish. 85

2011 Gernot Heinrich Blaufränkish Leithaberg
Ruby. Fruity nose, smokey, spicy, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe, warm finish, light herbal note in the background. 84

2010 Gernot Heinrich Blaufränkish Leithaberg
Ruby. Scented, red berries, ripe nose, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, somewhat sweet, ripe mulberries and blackberries finish. 86

Bruno Paillard tasting

Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, elegant, light yeast note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded, fresh, apples, pears, elegant, lovely balance, smooth finish. 90

2004 Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs Brut
Deg April 2013. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, detailed nose, light butter and almonds nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apples, minerals, detailed, smooth, long brioche, apples and minerals finish. 92

2004 Bruno Paillard Assemblage Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, some plaster, light nutty note nose. Light caramel note. Fresh acidty, elegant mousse, bit fuller and richer palate, rounded, fruity, long. 91

1999 Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra
Pale golden, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, some nuts, layered, plaster, light smokey note, bakery, brioche, burnt crust, very ripe oxidized lemons. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, minerals, apples, pears, light nuty note, some butter, nuances and details on everything, smooth if some of the firmess of the vintage, will probably open up even more with a few hours of air. Long. 94-95

Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Rosé
Very pale pink, small bubbles. Apples, light straweberries note, yeast, brioche, light smokey minerals note. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, light and delicate texture, more intensity than body, good length. Smooth. 89

2013 Château des Sarrins Rosé
Watery pink. Light red berries nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, rounded, vinous rosé. 84

November release Red & White/ Asyoulikeit

Fratelli Martini Canti Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Extra Dry
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, some yeast and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 82

2010 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs Brut
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, detailed and delicate nose, very elegant and nuanced, sea front. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, crisp, detailed and nuanced, lovely balance, long. 93

2010 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Roses de Jeanne La Haute Lemble Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, more intensity, yeast, smoke and plaster, layered. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apples, lemons and brioche, minerals, detailed and long. 94

2010 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Roses de Jeanne La Bolorée Blanc de Blancs Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, brioche, lime, very light flint note, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, little bit sharper, firmer and more detailed, long. 94

2013 Orion Wines E Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity and straight forward. 80

2013 Edi Keber Collio
Towards lemon yellow. Yeast, grapefruit and apples. Freshish acidity, rounded, not fully together. 84

2013 Andre Dezat Sancerre
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples and pears, light minerality. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded palate. 84

2012 Andre Dezat Puilly-Fumé
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, some gooseberries. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, bit hollow finish. 86

2012 Château de France blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Some minerals beneath grapefruits, light apricots note and some spices. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, rounded, light bitter note in the finish. 85

2013 Wine et Soul Guru White
Towards lemon yellow. Intense nose, butter, apples, minerals, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rounded, some butter and popcorn, quite intense. 91

2012 Domaine Pinson Chablis 1er Cru Vaugiraut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, bright of lemons, pure nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, lovely balance, long. 91

2012 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Vaugiraut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, oysters and lemons, leaner mid palate, lovely finish. 90

2012 Domaine Pinson Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and focused nose, rainy sea front morning. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,f resh and elegant, nuanced, long. 92

2010 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montmain
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, detailed, lemons, floral high notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, yellow apples, richer, nuanced and long. 93

2011 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, salty, oysters and lemons, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed and fresh, tighter, focused, cool fruits, long. 94

2011 Duplessis Chablis Les Clos
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, intense, layered and nuanced. Citrus, cool fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, nuanced and detailed, elegant, rounded, narrower, fairly focused, long. 95

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Bourgogne Blanc Clos du Château
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light butter note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, light creamy note. 86

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Monthelie 1er Vru Les Duresse
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, butter, light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fruity, towards creamy texture, bit short. 87

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, creamy, lemons, light popcorn nose. Minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lemons and minerals, quite detailed and fresh, slightly woody finish. 89

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and fruity nose, almost smokey. Fresh acidity, minerals, lemons, quite crisp and fresh, elegant, lively, long. 90

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, butter, smoke and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and rounded, fresh and detailed finish, apples and lemons. Good length. 89

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost steely, lemons, elegant and somewhat leaner nose for Meursault. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, detailed and elegant, long and citrusy mixed with smoke finish. 93

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, detailed nose, light smokey note, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, minerals, citrus, detailed and nuanced, elegant, long finish. 94

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, a bit easy going, good length, fresh finish. 89

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruit and lemons, delicate minerality, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, fresha nd fruity, nuanced, towards mouthwatering, long. 94

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed nose if tight, light of lemons, some floral notes far back, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, detailed, nuanced, bit staccato right now, long. Fuller palate. 96

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Bâtard-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, butter, minerals, citrus, vanilla, detailed and complex nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, detailed, rounded, creamy, intense and layered, long and nuanced. 95

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Montrachet
Last vintage made, the tiny plot of Montrachet has been sold to Pinault to be able to buy the estate. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced, refined nose, layered, citrus, cool fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, detailed, elegant, creamy, nuanced, rounded, intense, superb balance, long. 97

2008 Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Rouge Vieilles Vignes
Pale ruby. Red berries, vanilla, elegant nose. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, nuanced, good length. 88

2011 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose of red berries, nuanced and fruity, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs behind bright red fruits, nuanced, quite elegant, long. 91

2009 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Intense, ripe, scented, violets, plums and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, almost biting texture, rich and intense, fruity and firm, long. Needs five years. 92

2008 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Red berries, plums, starting sous bois, barrels a bit showy behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, plums and again sous bois, haven't had this in a while, seems like an evolved bottle. 90

2007 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant dark berries note behind red berries, more fruity than a bottle a few weeks back. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, elegant, long. 90

2006 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, firmer nose, tighter. Some vanilla kotes and spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and detailed, fruity, tighter, quite youthful still. Long. 91

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Pommard
Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla and some spices, faint minerals note behind. Fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, fresha nd fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 88

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole
Bright ruby. Red berries, light herbal notes, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, some herbs, good length. 88

2013 Corte Rugolin Valpolicella Classico
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, sweetish. 81

2008 Château La Tour de By
Ruby. Intense nose, cassis, some floral notes, spices, light vanilla note behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant, good length. 87

2007 Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa la Granja
Ruby. Plums, blueberries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, rounded, bit firmer finish, good length. 86

2012 Wine et Soul Manoella
Deep ruby. Ripe and fruity nose, scented, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet, rounded, good length. 85

2012 Wine et Soul Pintas Character
Ruby. Ripe fruits, chocolate, some vanilla, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity. Ripe tannins, fruity and lively, vanilla, spices, bit more structure in the finish, good length. Slightly warm. 88

2012 Wine et Soul Pintas
Deep ruby. Fruity, scented, dark berries, nuanced and rich nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and intense, slightly warm finish, ripe. 90

2012 Wine et Soul Quinta da Manoella VV
Ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, scented, dark berries, anise and slightly alcoholic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, sweetish, dark berries, liquorice , long. 90

2008 Corte Rugolin Amarone Classico Monte Danielli
Deep ruby. Rich, big, alcoholic nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, light unbalance, alcoholic finish. 84

1993 Fratelli Martini Villa Lanata Barolo Brunate
Ruby, orange rim, lots of sediments. Tar, roses, coffee, oxidized figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some iodine, red currants, dryish finish. 89

2012 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia
Ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet and ripe, warm finish, almost burning. 87

2012 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cerretta
Ruby. Ripe, rich, liquorice, intense dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe and fruity, intense. 89

2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Ceretta
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Intense nose, dark fruits, liquorice, light tar and roses note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and sweet fruits, fairly lively, bit warm finish, crowd pleaser but could be more complex. 90

2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
Bright ruby. Intense nose, dark fruits, liquorice, cherries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, sweet fruits, liquorice and leather, long. 92

2013 Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Eiswein
Pale golden. Fruity, light pineapples and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and tropical, elegant and lively, fresh finish, playful. 90

2007 Ioppa Stransi
Deep ruby. Chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, intense and rich. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, sweet, massive, big. 86

November release Gaia/ Chaeos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maury, Banyuls and Rivesaltes 1933-1976

1976 Domaine du Duy Banyuls
Ruby. Dried fruits, figs and leather nose. Fresh acidity, figs, fried fruits palate, leaner, not the most complex, good length. 86

1974 Casenobre Rivesaltes
Pale amber. Nuts, apricots, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, easier, dryish finish. 85

1971 Sainte Lucie Rivesaltes
Pale amber. Nuts, caramels and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, leaner, focused but thin, lacks fruit. 86

1969 Riveyrac Rivesaltes
Amber with garnet core. Alcohol and dried fruits nose. Fresh aciditu, leaner, light fruit, bit thin, 85

1962 Pietri Geraud Banyuls
Ruby, orange rim. Light nose, dark fruits, easy going. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, lacks fruit and intensity, hollow. 82

1957 Château Prieuré du Monastirdel Camp Rivesaltes
Amber, ruby core. Figs, anise, minerals, scented nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh if leaner, dried fruits, bit alcoholic finish. 87

1954 Domaine la Sobilane Rivesaltes
Pale amber. Nuts, minerals, dried apricots nose. Fresh acidity, lively, rounded, thinner palate but has fruit. Dried apricots and fruits finish. 89

1950 Château Prieuré du Monastirdel Camp Rivesaltes
Amber, ruby core. Dried apricots, nuts, raisins, quite lovely nose. Fresh acidity, lively, red and dried fruits, bitt hin finish but sweet and elegant. 89

1946 Château Sisqueille Rivesaltes
Cloudy amber. Caramel, ffigs and dried fruits, raisins nose. Fresh acidity, lively, nuts, minerals, figs again, leaner finish, nutty. 89

1939 Domaine Pla del Fount Maury
Brown, orange rim. Rich, nuts, ripe, alcohol up front and figs nose. Fresh aciditu, creamy texture, ripe and rich, but dries off in the finish. 91

1933 Château Mossé Rivesaltes
Light amber. Intense, figs and dried apricots nose, nuts. Fresh acidity, lively, minerals, nuts, dried fruits, detailed, elegant, rounded, long. 94

1990 and 2004 Château La Mission Haut-Brion

2004 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Ruby. Scented, red and darker fruits, minerals, elegant and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, intense, again mix of red and darker fruits on the palate, detailed and long. Fairly open but can be kept fifteen plus years. 93

1990 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Ruby with garnet rim. Highly scented, detailed and intense, layered nose, gorgeous. Letaher, minerals, cassis, prunes, almost exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, layered and detailed, prunes, cassis, leather and minerals palate, long. Beautiful now, will last another twenty years. 96

2004 Château Petrus

2004 Château Petrus
Ruby. Scented, floral, fruity, layered and detailed nose, elegant, nuanced, flirting, not the most intense Petrus, light exotic touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed and fruity, slightly lean, quite playful, somewhat herbal finish, long. 94

4 2012's from Domaine Rion

2012 Domaine Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru les Terres Blanches blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, elegant, almost crisp, fresh and fruity, long. 91

2012 Domaine Rion Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Elegant nose, fresh and nuanced, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant palate, good length. 87

2012 Domaine Rion Chambolle-Musigny-Les Cras
Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, elegant and detailed, fresh. Good length. 89

2012 Domaine Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, rounded, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded and elegant, fruity, textured finish, long. 92

Five 2012's from Perrot-Minot

2012 Perrot-Minot Morey-Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded, spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, good length. 88

2012 Perrot-Minot Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fruity and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, lacks some nuances, good length. 87

2012 Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Fruity, floral, red berries and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, elegant, lovely finish. 90

2012 Perrot-Minot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru La Richemone
Bright ruby. Scented, vanilla, red and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and long. 90

2012 Perrot-Minot Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded nose, floral and scented, nuanced with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, again rounded, elegant taxture, fresh and lively, long. 92

Il Caberlot

My first tasting of the wines of Podere Il Carnasciale made from the infamous grape variety Caberlot. This is believed to be a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The variety was found in an abandoned vineyard in the late 1960's. Podere Il Carnasciale is situated in the southern Chianti mountains in the Valdarno region of Tuscany. This variety is only grown at this estate, an estate that planted it's first vineyard in 1986. Il Caberlot is only bottled in magnums and double magnums and the production is tiny. 


939901
Carnasciale 2011
Toscana, Italia 5600 bottles made. Ruby. Dark fruits, light floral note, intense and scented nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, fairly intense, mulberries, lovely balance between fresness and ripe notes, almost somewhat mineral beneath. kr 425,10 (Bestilling)
90 poeng
Garage d'Or AS 


Spesialbestilles hos Garage d'Or (andre årganger tilbake til 1999 kan spesialbestilles ved forespørsel)
Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot 2010
Toscana, Italia 2450 magnums made. Deep ruby. Scented, mulberries, blackberries, light anise high note, getting more and more scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, leaner palate than nose, creamy texture, lively finish, almost a bit pruney and cedary in the finish. Savory and long. Superb. kr 1 559,- (Bestilling)
95 poeng
Garage d'Or AS

 

939705
Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot 2009
Toscana, Italia 3050 magnums made. Deep ruby, lots of sediments. Liquorice, dark fruits, intense, light alcohol high note, scented, violets, opens up beautifully with a bit of air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, sweet berries, blueberries but also a raspberry touch to liven things up, fairly smooth, long. kr 1 629,90 (Bestilling)
93 poeng
Garage d'Or AS

 
316605
Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot 2008
Toscana, Italia 3100 magnums made. Deep ruby. Morellos, figs, blueberries, scented, violets, hyacinth, layered and detailed nose. Seductive and almost etheral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, detailed and lovely balance, layered, red fruits, long. kr 1 629,90 (Bestilling)
94 poeng
Garage d'Or AS

 

Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot 2007
Toscana, Italia 2900 magnums made. Ruby. Scented, figs, mulberries, raspberries, liquorice, detailed and elegant nose. Beautiful floral note with a light spicy touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, detailed, little bit fimer but also savory and refreshing, bordering on mouthwatering, long.  
94 poeng

 
Podere Il Carnasciale Il Caberlot 2001
Toscana, Italia 1450 magnums made. Ruby. Scented, ripe, fruity, dark berries, raspberries, highly floral with some exotix spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very detailed and elegant, nuanced, refreshing and detailed. Some spices and red and darker fruits, lightly exotic palate as well, long. 
94 poeng

3 from Mastrojanni

 
173301
Mastrojanni Rosso di Montalcino 2012
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Lightly scented, red berries, light cherry stone note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if slightly hollow palate, sweet and sour finish. 86 kr 233,50 (Bestilling)
Vininor AS

173101
Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby, garnet rim. Dark fruits, liquorice, leather, scented, heavier floral notes, almost sweet lilies like, intense, almost leaps out of the glass, but also alcohol high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe fruits, cherries, liquorice, stone fruit, slightly bitter, firm finish. Slightly warm. kr 415,80 (Bestilling)
90 poeng
Vininor AS

173201
Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino 2007
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby, brick rim. Intense nose but needs air, scented, liquorice, plums, cherry stone, layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cherry stones, liquorice, firm, sweet and sour, cherries, long finish. Firm finish. kr 641,50 (Bestilling)
92 poeng
Vininor AS

One suzukii you do not want

At a recent Barone Ricasoli winemaker’s dinner, Baron Fransesco Ricasoli talked about the fruit fly Drosophila suzukii had turned up in his vineyards this year, and made themselves noticed. This insect was discovered in Japan in the early parts of the twentieth century but have travelled the world fairly recently. The fly was discovered in the USA in 2008 and have also been found in Italy, France, Belgium and Spain. Fruit flies are not uncommon, but this one attacks healthy and ripe fruit. 

In the vineyards of Ricasoli it attacked Sangiovese as the grapes were almost bursting with water after a wet season, an unusually wet season that is. Cabernet Sauvignon with its thicker skin was not affected. The female has a prominent ovipositor so it can cut into healthy fruit skins seemingly with more ease than other species, so they don’t need to wait for the berries to start rotting. This makes this fly a pest and they can spread very quickly. Each female can lay 300 eggs and there can be as much as 13 generations in one year. One upside is that the males seem to become sterile in excess temperatures of 30 degrees C, but the down side is that the insects can live for 300 days without fruit to feed on. The baron said the fruits got a stinky smell like vinegar once affected and that they got a strange look. 

 

According to UCDavies, the fly is mostly attacking ripening raspberries, blackberries and strawberry crops, but has been observed occasionally attacking plums, apricots, plumcots, nectarines and figs. Now also grapes. There seems to be quite a few new insects to worry about for the wine lover these days, they are not new but they live places they haven't been before. Travelling wine killers. 

For further reading:

http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/drosophila.html