Time to do the annual list over the wines that has left the biggest impressions in my memory. 823 wines tasted during the year of which 204 was a Barolo.
Here are the most memorable bottles of 2022 in vintage order.
A toast for a great 2023!
NV Palo Cortado Bota Unico 1/1 S. Roberto, Barbadillo
I don´t know how many times I have said it - I drink too little Sherry! This beauty made me say it again, I have to do something about it, maybe during 2023? Barolista: Some Sultry Spaniards
99p (tasted 2022/12)
1988 Château d´Yquem
Yquem is Yquem. In a interesting all Sauternes tasting dinner - Barolista: A Sauternes Tasting Dinner - this really delivered the goods.
98p (tasted 2022/10)
1990 Barolo Cannubi, Paolo Scavino
Mature Barolo is hard to beat. This stunner from Scavino was in a perfect place when tasted in January - Barolista: Pilled Up Notes - Great Wines Tasted in January - Pira, Scavino, Galatrona, Grand-Puy-Lacoste & More.
97p (tasted 2022/01)
1996 SLV, Stag´s Leap
As I wrote in my tasting note - this is what dreams are made of. Perfectly mature in a perfect time to drink - Barolista: Lunch Tasting With Wines From Stag´s Leap.
99p (tasted 2022/06)
2004 & 2006 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe, Cavallotto
Two in one! I was lucky to taste both the 2004 and 2006 Vigna San Guíuseppe during the year, both stunning Baroli with a great future ahead of them.
97/97p (tasted 2022/04/12)
2010 Gevrey-Chambertin VV 1er Cru Les Cherbaudes, Pierre Naigeon
Only 265 bottles made of this beauty, I wish I could get hold of the remaining 264... - Barolista: 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru Les Cherbaudes, Pierre Naigeon.
96p (tasted 2022/07)
2016 Dogliani Superiore San Bernardo, Anna Maria Abbona
Tasted at the estate when I visited in September. The best Dolcetto I have ever tasted, really great stuff -
95p (tasted 2022/09)
2016 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda, Massolino
The second perfect wine this year (see the first below) and to add to the joy, I had a wonderful visit at the Massolino estate with the perfect host, Franco Massolino - Barolista: A Couple Of Days in Piedmont - Visit To Massolino.
100p (tasted 2022/09)
2018 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline, Guigal
I have been fortunate enough to taste several vintages of the La-La´s from Guigal upon release, but the 2018 blew me away with its elegance, refinement and intensity. Perfect now and probably perfect forever - Barolista: 2018 La Mouline, La Turque & La Landonne.
100p (tasted 2022/05)
2019 Premium Chardonnay, Bass Philip
An utter delight to taste, the first time for me tasting anything from this estate. Looking forward to open a bottle of this stunning juice - Barolista: Two Fine Producers From Down Under - Bass Phillip & Punt Road.
97p (tasted 2022/02)
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