2013 Barolo La Tartufaia, Guilia Negri

2013 Barolo La Tartufaia, Guilia Negri

A lovely, somewhat mature nose with notes of roses, dried strawberries, paint, sweet tobacco and moist Langhe earth. Very fine.

The taste is focused and velvety with mature red fruit, melted tannins, a fine balsamic note and a long, dry finish. In a perfect drinking stage, now and the coming 8+ years.

94p   (tasted 2026/09)

Notes from my visit to the cantina - Barolista: The Barolo Boys In Piedmont - Visits To Giulia Negri, Franco Conterno & Cascina Adelaide

Barolista: 2010 & 2013 Barolo La Tartufaia, Giulia Negri

Barolista: Two 2013 Baroli

Tasting November Releases - The Whites & Champagne

Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. As usual a lot of wines to taste. 

Below are the whites and Champagne I looked forward to taste.
I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR). 

NV Franciacorta Edizione 48a Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut, Ca´ del Bosco

A young, apple filled nose with notes of chrushed rocks and chives.

The taste is clean and lively with a good acidity and nice yellow fruit.

Will be released on the 13th of November  / 379 SKR

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

NV Franciacorta Brut Cuvée Prestige Rosé Edizione 48, Ca´ del Bosco

An open, juicy nose with notes of nuts, red apples and some rubbery notes.

The taste is tight and fine with notes of red apples and smoke. A very good acidity.

Will be released on the 5th of November / 549 SKR

88p   (tasted 2026/10)

2018 Dream Vintage, André Clouet

A deep, stony nose with notes of lime, birch sap and oyster shells.

The taste is tight and fresh with lovely fruit, a fine acidity and a long, ripe finish.

Will be released on the 6th of November  / 499 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

2019 Blanc de Blancs, Diebolt-Vallois

A luscious, layered nose with notes of chrushed rocks, sweet lime and grey pears. Very fine.

The taste is nicely structured around a great lemon fruit, a high acidity and a long, fine finish. A one to buy.

Will be released on the 5th of November  / 599 SKR

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2021 Franciacorta Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro, Ca´ del Bosco

A very tight, restrained nose with notes of grey pears, road dust and red apple skin.

The taste is tight and smoky with locked up red fruit, a high acidity and a long lasting finish. Needs time.

Will be released on the 5th of November  / 649 SKR

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2021 Franciacorta Vintage Collection Satèn, Ca´ del Bosco 

A deep, crisp nose with notes of ripe lemons, dry fudge and warm tiles. Very fine.

The taste is young and tight with lovely yellow fruit, a fine structure and a long, long finish.

Will be released on the 5th of November  / 679 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

NV Cuvée No. 744 DT, Jacqeuesson

A deep, lively nose with notes of autumn apples, forest floor and almond paste. Very fine.

The taste is young and tight with beautiful fruit and structure. Long and lingering. Really good.

Will be released on the 26th of November  / 1399 SKR

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2015 Avize Champ Caïn, Jacquesson

A deep, laid back nose with notes of sweet minerals, smoke and new leather. Very fine.

The taste is ripe and seamless with gorgeous fruit, an uplifting acidity and a minute long finish. A stunning wine, but the prize...

Will be released on the 26th of November  / 2499 SKR

95p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2018 Special Club Pinot Blanc 2018, Remy Massin

A cool, fresh nose with notes of dried up limoncello, sun warm gravel and yellow apples. Very fine.

The taste is fresh and fine with a very good acidity and notes of lemon candy, lemon licorice and nuts.

Will be released on the 20th of November  / 749 SKR

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2019 Special Club, Hervieux-Dumez 

A deep, smoky nose with notes of red currants, warm grass and fir wood. Lovely.

The taste is young, stern and promising with great fruit, a very fine acidity and a long, sweet finish.

Will be released on the 27th of November  / 669 SKR

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024  Bunter Sandstein Chardonnay, Scheuermann

A high, crisp nose with notes of assorted nuts, cold butter and matchbox. Very, very good.

The taste is tight and fine with notes of hard lemon candy and smoke. A fine acidity. A bargain.

Will be released on the 13th of November  / 249 SKR

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Friedelsheimer Rosengarten Chardonnay, Scheuermann

A dense, smoky nose with notes of ripe lemons, glue and warm grass.

The taste is, now, purely acidic driven with lots of minerals and unripe lemons.

Will be released on the 30th of October  / 371 SKR

86p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Macon-Chardonnay Echenault de Serre, Domaine de Créts

A deep, warm nose with notes of red apple skin, wax and white flowers.

The taste is tight and fine with fine yellow fruit and a very good acidity.

Will be released on the 23rd of October  / 269 SKR

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2025 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat

A upfront, spicy nose with notes of birch leaves, sponge cake and apricots.

The taste is dry and fine with notes of dried apricots, gravel and dry grass. A little low on acidity.

Will be released on the 13th of November  / 279 SKR

88p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Chardonnay, Diatom

A low keyed, elegant nose with notes of ripe lemons, smoke and gravel.

The taste is pure and fresh with notes of Gaia melons, grass and spices. Long. A bargain.

Will be released on the 13th of November / 299 SKR

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2023 Mt Harlan Chardonnay, Calera

An open, juicy nose with notes of pineapples, fudge and sweet minerals.

The taste is more stern than the nose leads on, very structured and fine, lovely fruit. A one to buy.

Will be released on the 23rd of October  / 498 SKR

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Bohan Salt Point Chardonnay, Kutch

A deep, restrained nose with notes of hard lemon candy, warm gravel and a slight medicinal note.

The taste is young and taut with a high acidity and a low keyed lemon fruit. Needs time.

Will be released on the 6th of November  / 549 SKR

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

Three Bottles Of Dolcetto

2023 Dolcetto d´Alba Pian Delle Masche, Alessandria Crissante

A nice, stony nose with notes of blueberries, damsons, toasted almonds and gravel. Very good.

The taste is young and tight with notes of damsons, asphalt and assorted spices.

87p   (tasted 2026/08)

2024 Dolcetto d´Alba Contessa Rosalia, Mauro Sebaste

An open, fine nose with notes of iron, blueberries and a hint of dark chocolate. Very, very good.

The taste is dry and steady with notes of red currants, bakelite and warm tiles. Long.

89p   (tasted 2026/08)

2024 Dolcetto Diano d´Alba, Fratelli Revello

A seedy, juicy nose with notes of thai basil, dusty earth and graphite. A tad foursquare.

The taste is tight and steely with notes of blueberries, gravel and bakelite. A little thin in the middle.

84p   (tasted 2026/08)

2013 Barolo, Sordo

2013 Barolo, Sordo

A cool, somewhat mature nose with notes of rowan berries, forest floor, red tea and fir wood. Very nice.

The taste is dry and fine with notes of cherry pips, dry licorice, iron and violets. 4+ years.

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

A Bottle Of Bubbly - 2014 Brut, Louis Roederer

2014 Brut, Louis Roederer

A fresh, bread filled nose with notes of smoke, red apples, wet sand and slate. Very, very good.

The taste is pure and tight with ripe yellow fruit, a fine acidity and a long lasting finish. 5+ years.

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

Two Bottles Of Chablis

1992 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, Jean-Claude Bessin

A soft, mature nose with notes of dried honey, autumn leaves, dried yellow fruit and some soapy notes.

The taste is smoky and kind of complex with notes of dried apricots, grilled lemons and hay. Very good.

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

1999 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur, Régnard

A deep, tight nose with notes of almond paste, hard lemon candy, chrushed rocks and a grassy note. Very, very good.

The taste is mineral laden and still on the young side of things, with notes of lemon peel, grey pears and smoke. Long.

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

Tasting Shafer´s New Releases

Vinunic poured these beauties with Nick Holmes, VP of global sales, at the helm of the tasting. Thanks for the opportunity to taste these stellar wines. Most of them will be released in the spring of 2027.

See previous tasting notes of wines from Shafer below.

2025 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

A delicate, fine nose with notes of ripe oranges, fudge, sun warm rocks and gravel. Very fine.

The taste is tight and elegant with notes of lemon caramel, white flowers and wet cement. A very fine acidity. 

Zero malo, 9 months in 40% new French oak and 60% in stainless steel.

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Merlot

Second vintage of the second coming of the Merlot, Shafer didn´t make a Merlot between 2013 and 2022.

The nose is deep and plummy with additional notes of sweet tobacco, fir smoke and asphalt. 

The taste is open and juicy with notes of ripe plums, sweet undergrowth and leather. Long and warm.

95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16 months in new French oak barrels.

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 TD-9

A real beauty. The nose burst out of the glass with notes of ripe black currants, tobacco and coffee powder. Deep and refined.

The taste is tight and concentrated with an aristocratic backbone, gorgeous fruit and a long, layered finish. Truly great. 

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 7% Malbec and 7% Petit Verdot.

96p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Relentless

This 97% Syrah and 3% Petit Sirah offers up a restrained, deep nose with notes of blackberries, sun warm rocks and dried meat. A very fine perfumed note.

The taste is inky and tight with notes of blackberry candy, lightly peppered meat and charcoal. A long, backward elegance. Really fine.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 One Point Five

A very deep, layered nose with notes of graphite, black currant leaves, granite and cook tobacco. Just lovely.

The taste is tight and focused with brilliant fruit, seamless black currant fruit and polished tannins. 

96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot and 1% Malbec.

95p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Hillside Select

Starts out on a shy, restrained note but with air it blossoms into a stunner with notes of both red and black currants, expensive tobacco, Zegna leather and tiles. 

The taste is iron clad and layered with notes of perfectly ripe black currants, graphite and Blue Mountain coffee. A one minute long finish. Great wine. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

97p   (tasted 2026/10)

Previous tasting notes:

Barolista: Shafer Lunch Tasting

Barolista: Shafer In Town

Barolista: Dinner With Doug Shafer

Barolista: Lunch Tasting With Doug Shafer

Barolista: Tasting A Bunch Of Stunners - Racines, Crystallum, Faiveley, Shafer, Vasse Felix, Pingus & More!

Barolista: This Is What A Dinner Should Be Like - Great White Burgundy, Great Bordeaux & More Stuff!

Barolista: A Hard Guessed Theme For A Tasting

Barolista: A Night With Plenty Of American Beauties, Bottles Of Wine That Is...

2014 Barolo, Sangrato

2014 Barolo, Sangrato

A cool, somewhat mature nose with notes of dried up cherry jam, licorice, wet earth and paint. Very, very good.

The taste is tight and dry with notes of tobacco, cherry pips and sandy tannins. A nice warmth given the vintage.

89p   (tasted 2026/09)

Two Fine Gattinara´s

I got to taste these beauties in connection with tasting the 2022 La-La´s - Barolista: The 2022 La-La´s From Guigal

2019 Gattinara Riserva San Francesco, Antoniolo

A deep, fine nose with notes of red apples, fresh stables, earth and leather. Very, very good.

The taste is tight and seedy with notes of hard cherry candy, dry tobacco and dried flowers. Very structured. 6+ years.

91p   (tasted 2026/08)

2019 Gattinara Riserva Osso San Grato, Antoniolo

A finely tuned, balsamic nose with notes of dried cherries, band-aid, roses and paint. Very fine.

The taste is taut and intense with gorgeous cherry fruit, some balsamic notes and a long, racy finish. 8+ years.

94p   (tasted 2026/08)

Empordà Notes - Part VI

The final chapter - for now - in this Empordà series. Next time I will be planning some estate visits.

2021 Negre Crianca, Celler Mas Pòlit

A warm, spicy nose with notes of plums, dark cookie dough, scorched earth and a fine salty note.

The taste is tight and fine with notes of violets, plums and dark chocolate. Very long. Great value av 15 Euro. 50% Grenache, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah. 

Info here - Mas Pòlit - Celler Mas Pòlit | DO Empordà

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

2019 Vall de Molinàs, Celler Hugas de Batlle

Only 770 bottles made out of this beauty. The nose is deep and earthy with notes of sun warm rocks, damsons, charcoal and diesel oil. Complex and fine.

The taste is rich and focused with notes of fried meat, plums, iron and warm herbs. Very long and intense. 65% Carignan, 35% Grenache. 

Info here - Comprar online vins HdeB - Celler Hugas de Batlle

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2015 Gneis, Masia Serra

A big, bold nose with notes of balsamico cooked strawberries, hot undergrowth, sugared coffee and Christmas spices.

The taste is rich and concentrated with notes of cooked plums, sun warm rocks and dark chocolate. Very long. Akin to a Tawny Port from time to time, 15,5%. Made out of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Info here - BOTIGA – Masia Serra

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

Two Fine Langhe Nebbiolo´s

2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Freròt, Santamaria

Walter Viberti has fashioned a gorgeous LN, with a deep, sandy nose with notes of licorice, paint and forest floor. 

The taste is juicy and structured with notes of hard cherry candy, licorice and finely polished tannins. Best LN tasted in some time.

92p   (tasted 2026/08)

2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Simane, Reverdito

A fairly deep, handsome nose with notes of violets, paint and a fine balsamic notes. Very, very good.

The taste is seedy and steady with a fine cherry fruit, nice tannins and a long, balanced finish. A very fine drink.

Notes from a visit to the cantina - Barolista: Not So Long Overdue Notes - The Barolo Boys Visit Reverdito & Ascheri

90p   (tasted 2026/08)

2018 Villa Petrognano, Fattoria Selvapiana

2018 Villa Petrognano, Fattoria Selvapiana

This beauty comes from young vines, planted in 2012. The nose is tight and delicate with notes of sweet/sour cherries, rosemary, a hockey puck and a hint of dried meat. Lovely.

The taste is very balanced, with a low key intensity and notes of dried herbs, red currants, band aid and forest floor. Very polished tannins. Very fine. I should have bought more...

60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot.

94p   (tasted 2026/09)

Empordà Notes - Part V

The fifth part of my Empordà tasting, this time with two wines from Arché Pages and one from Clos d´Agon.

2019 Cartesius, Arché Pages

The blend of this wine is a interesting one - according to their website it is 43% Grenache, 30% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon - a total of 87%... - I wonder what the rest is? :-)

Anyway, the nose is earthy and fine with notes of plums, red apples, garrigue and wet dogs. Very, very good.

The taste is medium bodied and warm with notes of moist tobacco, red plums and fried herbs. A nice structure.

Info here - Home

88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Amic, Clos d´Agon

An open, juciy nose with notes of dried strawberries, road dust and fresh herbs. 

The taste is young and seedy with notes of ginger bread, iron and a balsamic note. 

Info here - Clos d'Agon : Winery and event venue

87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Bonfill, Arché Pages

A blend of Grenache and Carignan. The nose is high and intense nose with notes of sweet/sour plums, garrigue, tobacco and scorched earth. Very fine.

The taste is tight and dark spicy with pure, black fruit, silky tannins and a long, layered finish. Lovely fruit.

92p   (tasted 2026/09)

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Margherita Otto

Its always a treat visiting Alan and have a nice talk about what is going on in Langhe. And of course tasting his fine wines.

2024 Langhe Nebbiolo

A elegant, handsome nose with notes of red cherries, Langhe earth and rosehips.

The taste is silky and fresh with notes of hard cherry candy, bakelite and dried flowers. 

89p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Barolo

A deep, refined nose with notes of dried cherries, stale Coca-Cola, paint and asphalt. Very fine.

The taste is pure and racy with gorgeous fruit, silky tannins and a minute long dry finish. 6+ years.

94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo

The -21 displays a tight, restrained nose with notes of dry licoroce, coffee powder and asphalt.

The taste is stern and steady with lots of black fruit, taut tannins and a long, long finish. 10+ years.

93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Barolo

An open, warm nose with notes of ripe cherries, Finnish licorice and fine tobacco. Very, very good.

The taste is young and forward with lovely cherry fruit, a nice structure and a long, dry finish. 5+ years.

91p   (tasted 2026/09)

Tasting New Releases - The Reds

Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. As usual a lot of wines to taste. 

Below are the reds I looked forward to taste.

I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR). 

2024 Crozes-Hermitage, Yann Chave
A delicate, peppery nose with notes of ripening blackberries, gravel and assorted herbs.
The taste is medium bodied, light peppery and with a fine mix of red and black fruit. A bargain.

Already released / 239 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2022 Château Montus
An open, fine nose with notes of cigar box, black currants and fresh stables.
The taste is dry and nicely structured with notes of warm tiles, road dust and dried black currants.

Will be released on the 16th of October / 325 SKR
91p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Barolo, Diego Conterno
An earthy nose with notes of dried cherries, mushrooms and dry licorice.
The taste is taut and fine with cherry laden tannins and a medium long, dry finish.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 349 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Barolo, Castello di Verduno
A low keyed nose with notes of dried strawberries, rosehips and red licorice.
The taste is nicely focused with very fine tannins, a good cherry and strawberry fruit and a long, fine finish.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 398 SKR
91p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2022 Barolo, Paolo Scavino
A nice, floral nose with notes of asphalt, rowan berries and moist forest floor. Very, very good.
The taste is balanced and finely focused around a juicy red fruit, silky tannins and a long, dry finish.

Will be released on the 1th of November / 429 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Barolo Bussia, Alberto Ballarin
A soft, delicate nose with notes of wild strawberries, red tea and paint. Very, very good.
The taste is intense and nicely structured around strawberry fruit, rugged tannins and a very good, long finish.

Already released / 499 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 Barolo del Comune di Verduno, Fratelli Alessandria
A little dusty nose with notes of red currants, spicy licorice and Langhe earth.
The taste is dry with a hint of bitterness, taut tannins and a fruit that doesn´t match the character.

Will be released on the 31th of October / 539 SKR
85p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Barolo Barbaresco Giacosa, Mauro Molino
An open, juicy nose with lots of raspberries, Asian spices and bonfire smoke. Very, very good.
The taste is dry and fine with notes of ripe red currants, dry licorice and asphalt. Long and fine.

Already released / 548 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 Barolo Bussia, Arnaldo Rivera
Arnaldo Rivera founded Terre del Barolo in 1958, and this serie of wines are a celebration to him. They have, through the cooperative, acess to grapes from the best MGA´s of Piedmont.

But, and note that I have a high tolerance to new oak, I think these wines are covered with too much new oak. With bottle age they will probably come together but now...

A smoky, rather delicate nose with notes of ripe raspberries, licorice and some chocolate notes.
The taste is ripe and dry with some oak tannins, nice red fruit and a long, dry finish.

Already released / 649 SKR
85p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 Barolo Villero, Arnaldo Rivera
A warm, spicy nose with notes of bonfire smoke, ripe raspberries and forest floor.
The taste is dry and linear with stern tannins, good fruit behind the oak, ends on a dry note.

Already released / 799 SKR
85p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2021 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione, Arnaldo Rivera
A deep, perfumed nose with notes of cap gun smoke, ripe red fruit and some saw dust.
The taste is big and dry with oaky tannins, a very good sweet red fruit behind it all.

Already released / 799 SKR
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Vignarionda, Arnaldo Rivera
A deep, warm nose with notes of candied red fruit, Langhe earth and chocolate wafers.
The taste is taut and dry with the same oaky tannins, a good fruit and a long, dry finish.

Already released / 799 SKR
86p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 Barolo Fossati, Giacomo Borgogno
A deep, focused nose with notes of asphalt, dried strawberries and paint. Very fine.
The taste is balanced, fresh and just gorgeous with fruit, tannins and acidity playing together.

Will be released on the 8th of October / 949 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)

 
2021 Barolo Liste, Giacomo Borgogno
A deep, spicy nose with notes of strawberry candy, smoke, Langhe earth and rosehips. Very fine.
The taste is stunning with a very fine balance, intensity and layered fruit, tannins and acidity. Really fine.

Will be released on the 8th of October / 1099 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2021 Barolo Cannubi, Giacomo Borgogno
A restrained, nicely deep nose with notes of hard cherry candy, dry forest floor and rosehips.
A deep, layered nose with notes of gravel, dried red fruit and dry licorice. Very long. Needs plenty of time.

Will be released on the 8th of October / 1499 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barbaresco Valeirano, La Spinetta
A high, interesting nose as in it smells of freshly cut grass, but there is also lots of red currants, ripe lingonberries and a hint of smoke.
The taste is taut and fine with silky tannins, a sweet red fruit and long, dry finish.

Will be released on the 22nd of October / 1249 SKR
91p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Barbaresco Starderi, La Spinetta
A deep, herbal and forest floor filled nose with a hint of freshly cut grass, ripe red currants and paint.
The taste is very fine with fruit, tannins and acidity in great balance, very long, juicy and lingering.

Will be released on the 22nd of October / 1249 SKR
94p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Barbaresco Gallina, La Spinetta
A little more relaxed and low keyed nose with notes of tobacco, red currants, dried strawberries and road dust.
The taste is taut and dry with more noticeable tannins than the previous, a fine red fruit and long, dry finish.

Will be released on the 22nd of October / 1249 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Barolo Vürzu Campè, La Spinetta
A very deep, old viney nose with notes of damp forest floor, dried strawberries, warm grass and smoke. Very fine.
The taste is high and fine with gorgeous fruit, taut tannins and a long, persistent finish. 8+ years.

Will be released on the 22nd of October / 1499 SKR
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

 
2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento, Dievole
A light, floral nose with notes of rosemary, dried cherries and a hint of chocolate wafers.
The taste is medium bodied, dry and fresh with a fine cherry fruit, silky tannins and fine finish.

Will be released on the 16th of October / 275 SKR
89p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Rosso di Montalcino, Poggio di Sotto
A delicate, finely tuned nose with notes of ripe flowers, gravel and a hint of cigarette smoke.
The taste is linear and fine with a very fine cherry fruit, floral notes and a long, balanced finish. Very, very good but the price...

Already released /  799 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Pinot Noir Reserve, Hirsch
A deep, meaty nose with chrushed raspberries, decaying flowers and soft licorice. Very fine.
The taste is deep and hedonistic with a stunning acidity, dripping raspberry fruit and a long, balanced finish. Great wine.

Already released / 1279 SKR
96p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge, Hirsch
A deep, warm, smoky nose with notes of (over)ripe raspberries, worn leather, cigar smoke and moist forest floor.
The taste is just beautiful, more elegant then the above with a higher acidity, stunning fruit, very, very long.

Already released / 1279 SKR
96p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Saint-Joseph, Jean-Claude Marsanne
A nicely peppery nose with notes of blueberries, dusty gravel, geranium and some dried meat.
The taste is gorgeous with light peppery notes, ripening blackberries and bacon fat. Lovely.

Will be released on the 23rd of October / 389 SKR
94p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Finca Dofi, Alvaro Palacios
A deep, dark nose with notes of black flowers, ripening raspberries, a hint of chocolate and black earth,
The taste is structured and fine with taut tannins, a fine mix of red and black fruit, a very good acidity and a long, warm finish.

Will be released on the 16th of October / 1172 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)