Saturday, 3 October 2026

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)

Posted by at No comments:

Thursday, 1 October 2026

Empordà Notes - Part IV


Two gentle giants of Empordà - made from vines more than 120 years old. Gotta love this old viney feeling from this fine wines.

2018 Coma Bruna Trés Old Vineys, Espelt
From vines planted in 1901, this 100% Carignan wine displays a high, fine nose with notes of scorched earth, Maraschino cherries, violets and dried flowers. Very fine. 
The taste is tight, complex and fine with notes of plums, asphalt, dried up cherry jam and dried spices. Very long. Even better on day two. Really fine.
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2018 Finca Butarós Viney Centernària, Mas Llunes
The vines of Finca Butarós was planted in the end of the 19th century. The nose soars up from the glass with notes of dried meat, warm tiles, plums and garrigue. Still young and slitghtly restrained. 
The taste is big, bold and inky with steady tannins, notes of asphalt, black plums, dried rosemary and graphite. A very long finish, old viney feeling. Great wine. 6+ years. A blend of Grenache and Carignan.
96p   (tasted 2026/09)

Posted by at No comments:

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Eraldo Viberti


This cantina have 9 ha of land and makes ca 30.000 bottles per year. First vintage was in 1987. I had a short, pleasing visit here.

2025 Viognier
An open, juicy nose with notes of peach, gravel and a fine saline note.
The taste is mineral laden with notes of peach, oranges and chrushed rocks. A very good acidity.
87p   (tasted 2025/09)


2023 Barbera d´Alba Vigna Clara
A big, forward nose with notes of sugared coffee, ripe raspberries and asphalt.
The taste is tight and warm with notes of Finnish licorice, dark flowers and tobacco. A very fine structure.
88p   (tasted 2025/09)


2023 Langhe Nebbiolo
A young, delicate nose with notes of red cherries, violets and red licorice. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and earthy with notes of fir wood, licorice and sweet violets. A hint of oak in the finish. 4+ years.
88p   (tasted 2025/09)

2022 Barolo del Comune di Barolo
A low keyed, balsamic nose with notes of dried cherries, licorice and forest floor.
The taste is tight and nicely focused with notes of chocolate covered cherries, rosehips and red licorice. 4+ years.
89p   (tasted 2025/09)


2021 Barolo Rocchettevino
A deep, meaty nose with notes of Langhe earth, ripe cherries and a touch of mint.
The taste is taut and intense with broadshouldered tannins, notes of hard cherry candy, black tea and asphalt. 7+ years.
90p   (tasted 2025/09)


2021 Barolo Roncaglie
A broad, restrained nose with notes of scorched earth, ripe black cherries and hints of dark chocolate.
The taste is structured and seedy with notes of dried up cherry jam, asphalt and Langhe earth. Very, very good. 8+ years.
92p   (tasted 2025/09)

Posted by at No comments:

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Empordà Notes - Part III


Two wines from Castillo de Perelada in this post. I visited the estate back in 2015 - Barolista: The Eight Costa Brava Dispatch - A Visit To Castillo de Perelada - a very nice visit indeed.
Previous notes on this trip:

2022 Finca Malaveïna, Castillo de Perelada
A high, interesting nose with notes of cinnamon, root vegetables, lime/lemon peel and some red plums. A fine sweetness to the fruit.
The taste is medium bodied with notes of ginger bread, red plums and moist earth. A nice dry finish.
A blend of 63% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Grenache.
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2019 Gresa, Vineys d´Olivardots
An open, spicy nose with notes of plums, sweet violets and some dark chocolate. Inviting and good.
The taste is tight and compact with a nice plummy fruit and notes of ink and hot earth. Medium long.
Made out of 70% Carignan, 15% Grenace and 15% Syrah.
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 La Garriga, Castillo de Perelada
100% Samsò, or as I normally know the grape, Carignan. The nose is deep and herbal with notes of fresh stables, smoke and a fine mix of raspberries and blueberries. Very fine.
The taste is high and fine with notes of scorched earth, dried raspberries and charcoal. A very fine warmth. Lovely.
92p   (tasted 2026/09)

Posted by at No comments:

Saturday, 26 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Paolo Scavino


It is always a treat to visit the sisters Scavino - Elisa & Enrica. I have been fortunate to do just that for several years, although it was a couple of years since my last visits - Barolista: Paolo Scavino - Two Fantastic Visits With Elisa Scavino.
I tasted the whole line up of the -22´s at Grandi Langhe in January - Barolista: The Barolo Boys Does Grandi Langhe 2026 - so Elisa was ever so kind to open all -23´s for me, although it took some work to find all bottles, se pic below. 

1976 Barolo
I brought this bottle for Elisa to taste, and after tasting it she got Enrica and her son to taste it. Not the greatest of vintages but this bottle showed that it is the bottle that counts, not a vintage chart.
The nose is earthy and mature with notes of dried up strawberry jam, some spicy notes, cold coffee and fir wood. A fine dried up sweetness.
The taste is of an old style elegance with notes of undergrowth, dried cherries and asphalt. A medium long, dry finish. We had a discussion about a hint of cork taint but in the end, with more air, it wasn´t, just a confined wine that needed air to breathe.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)


2023 Barolo
A handsome, somewhat balsamic nose with notes of ripe cherries and damsons.
The taste is tight and elegant with the feeling of chewing on cherry pips, dry licorice and rosehips. 5+ years.
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio
A refined, low keyed nose with notes of red apple skin, tobacco and Langhe earth. Very fine.
The taste is forward and fine with notes of hard cherry candy, tobacco and dried flowers. Sweet tannins. 7+ years.
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Monvigliero
A deep, finely tuned notes with notes of cinnamon, red currants and paint. Very, very good.
The taste is elegant and fruit forward with sweet red fruit, silky tannins and notes of dry licorice and moist earth. 5+ years.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Ravera
A fresh, stony nose with notes of dried meat, ripe cherries and dry licorice. Pure and fine.
The taste is tight and elegant with notes of coffee, licorice and bakelite. Needs time, 8+ years.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)




2023 Barolo Rocche dei Castiglione
A brilliant nose with notes of ripe cherries, fir wood, paint and sweet Langhe earth. Lovely.
The taste is rich and focused with gorgeous fruit, polished tannins and a long, lingering finish. Great wine. 10+ years.
96p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini
A deep, smoky nose with notes of black cherries, iron and undergrowth. A fine intensity.
The taste is tight, aristocratic and backward with gorgeous black fruit and a structure for aging, 9+ years.
95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo  Prapo
A high, finely perfumed nose with notes of mushrooms, hard cherry candy and asphalt. Very fine.
The taste is rich and seedy with notes of sloe berries, iron and rosehips. Very long. 8+ years.
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc
Bric dël Fiasc is always a stunner, and the -23 shows of a brilliant, focused nose with notes of black cherries, leather and hot tiles. Very refined.
The taste is high and ethereal with beautiful black fruit, polished tannins, a stunning balance and a finish that goes on and on. 12+ years.
97p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell´Annunziata
A deep, restrained nose with layers upon layers with the best cherry fruit imaginable, with additional notes of fir wood, dark perfume and the best tobacco out there. Just stunning.
The taste is rich, complex and utterly beautiful with every knot and bolt in place. Just needs 10+ years. Truly great.
98p   (tasted 2026/09)


Posted by at No comments:

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Empordà Notes - Part II


I keep going at my Empordà quest with three more bottles, one white and two reds. The quality of these wines are great and you can buy them for a song. You can pick up bottles with some age in the shops, a rare treat.

2024 Nívia, Mas Llunes
A deep, cool nose with notes of peach, mango, cap gun smoke and a hint of perfumed washing powder. Very, very good.
The taste is ripe and creamy with a good acidity, fresh yellow fruit and a salty note in the finish.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2018 Coma Fredosa, Hugas de Batlle
A hint of maturity, warmth and a fine spicy nose with notes of fir wood, fresh stables, leather and Christmas spices. Some Bordeaux similarities on the nose. Very, very good.
The taste is big and steady with notes of clove, plums, coffee powder and a hint of warm chocolate. A long, dry finish. The cepage is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Garnacha and 5% Merlot.
Note on the 2015 here - Barolista: Three Spaniards
90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Negre Dels Apres, Vinyes Dels Apres
A young, restrained and refined nose with notes of ripening blackberries, dark chocolate, warm tiles and fine dark perfume. Very fine.
The taste is tight and structured with taut tannins, a fine black fruit and a long, vigorous finish. Really fine. 4+ years.
Made from 69% Grenache and 31% Carignan. Their corks are farmed out of their own estate.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)


Posted by at No comments:

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Cogli l´Attimo



Serena invited me to the cantina last year but then I couldn´t make it, but this year a visit was on top of my list. I had a great talk with Serena about the wine scene in Novello and her and her mothers fine wines.

2024 Langhe Nas-Cetta
An open, juicy nose with notes of grey pears, chives and gravel. Very, very good.
The taste is pure and fresh with a good acidity and notes of chrushed rocks, white pepper and pears.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

NV Goi
A spicy, forward nose with notes of apricots, orange peel and moist earth. Lovely.
The taste is silky and layered with notes of blood orange, grass and chalk. A very fine, high acidity.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)


NV Vino Bianco Farinela
90% Nas-Cetta and 10% Nebbiolo. The nose is round and intense with notes of oranges, white flowers and white currants. Very fine.
The taste is structured and fine with beautiful yellow fruit, a fine acidity and even some hints of Nebbiolo tannins in the finish. 
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Dolcetto d`Alba Tunen
From 90 years old vines, this Dolcetto sports a fine, iron filled nose with notes of damsons and bakelite.
Very, very good.
The taste is young and tight with notes of blueberries, asphalt and graphite. Polished tannins.
89p   (tasted 2026/09)


2024 Barbera d´Alba Fiorina
A deep, warm nose with notes of red tea, raspberry licorice and fir wood.
The taste is warm and spicy with a good acidity and notes of dried raspberries, bonfire smoke and hot earth.
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Nebbiolo d´Alba Giacu
A stony nose with notes of ripe cherries, wet asphalt and rosehips. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and fine with seedy cherry fruit, silky tannins and a long, fresh finish.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Barolo Cerviano-Merli
A high, refined nose with notes of dried strawberries, Langhe earth and dried flowers. A low keyed intensity. Very fine.
The taste is layered and elegant with very fine tannins, beautiful red cherry fruit and a long, long finish. 5+ years.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)



Posted by at No comments:

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Empordà Notes - Part I


This is our third trip to land between Barcelona and the French border which is known as Catalonia - see notes from earlier visits below. 
The first order of business every day is to hike, but when that is done - pool, shower, dinner and of course wine! 
I have grown very found of the wines from Empordà. This is the land of old vine Carignan and Grenache, 33% of the vines are older than 30 years and 3% were planted in the end of the 19th century. 
But there are also other grapes allowed such as Cabernet Sauvignong, Syrah, Tempranillo and others.
There are only 32 growers in the DO which makes a very small wine growing area indeed. 
More info here - The wines | DO Empordà

2025 Heus*Negre, La Vinyeta
A young, seedy nose with notes of ripening blackberries, plums, pomegranate and some dusty earth.
The taste is forward and nicely gulpable with notes of plums, gravel and dried cherries. A medium long, dry finish. Made from Carnacha Tinta, Carignan and Syrah.
85p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Clos de les Dòmines Negre Reserva, Celler Copperatiu d´Espolla
A deep, rich nose with notes of ripe red cherries, some strawberries, chocolate wafers and some dill elements. 
The taste is dry and fine with vanilla cooked plums, charcoal and warm herbs, Long and very, very good. Made from 80% Carignan from old vines and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Info here - Celler Espolla
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Vividi, Espelt
A nicely perfumed, lightly meaty nose with additional notes of raspberries, mushrooms and road dust. Very fine.
The taste is balanced and fine with some light peppery notes, black cherries and undergrowth. Made from 80% Garnacha Tinta, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2015:


Posted by at No comments:

Saturday, 19 September 2026

Tasting New 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). 

2021 Special Club, Roland Champion
A lovely nose with candied lemons, lavender soap, wet gravel and freshly baked bread.
The taste is young and linear with notes of lemon candy, chives and chrushed rocks. More backward on the palate. 8+ years.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 579 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 PN AYC, Bollinger
A delicate, low keyed nose with notes of butter cookies, summer warm gravel, dried apricots and grass.
The taste is finely balanced and with a great character, stunning fruit, very long and lingering. Better on the palate. 6+ years.
Already released / 1199 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2018 Cristal, Louis Roederer
A very deep, saline nose with notes of Christmas spices, lemon cookies, chives and sun warm rocks. Almost breathtaking.
The taste is, well almost perfect, gorgeous lemon fruit, saline, the finish is counted in minutes, I could drink this every day of the week, the one I couldn´t spit. 8+ years.
Will be released on the 16th of October / 2799 SKR
98p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Cordier
A fresh, smoky nose with candied lemons, minerals and hazelnuts. Very, very good.
The taste is stylish with a high acidity and lovely lemon fruit.
Will be released on the 2nd of October / 399 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru La Frérie, Auvigue
Somewhat restrained, with notes of grey pears, hay and gravel.
The taste is structured and fine with notes of lime zest, gravel and chalk. Very long.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 489 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)


2023 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Les Perrières, Domaine J A Ferret
An open, juicy nose with notes of apricots, sweet minerals and lemon licorice.
The taste is racy and fine with backward yellow fruit, lots of acidity and a long, delicate finish.
Will be released on the 23rd of October / 649 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet, Domaine Bernard Defaix
A deep, oily nose with notes of grilled lemons, cap gun smoke and warm hay.
The taste is rich and old viney with balance and intensity. Really fine.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 359 SKR
94p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Alain Gautheron
A restrained, crisp nose with notes of cold asphalt, chrushed rocks and grey pears.
The taste is young and finely structured with notes of dried mango, gravel and dry biscuits.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 409 SKR
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, Domaine Louis Michel
A deep, lightly creamy nose with additional notes of slate, mature lemons and wet grass.
The taste is strict and linear with a very high acidity, the fruit is taking the backseat tight now. A touch of bitterness in the finish.
Will be released - ? / 479 SKR
87p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis 1er Cry Les Lys, William Fèvre
A high, smoky nose with notes of ripe pears, cookie dough and minerals. Very fine.
The taste is intense and layered with notes of grilled lemons, sweet minerals and a cleansing acidity.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 579 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, William Fèvre
A big, bold nose with notes of rubber, sponge cake, and William pears.
The taste is all about structure and finesse, very long, very restrained and very fine.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 799 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, William Fèvre
A deep, balanced nose with notes of toasted bread, hay and sun warm rocks.
The taste is very structured and fresh with a high acidity and lots of ripening lemons. 
Will be released on the 29th of October / 679 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, William Fèvre
A very deep, beautiful nose with notes of birch leaves, ripe lime and summer gravel.
The taste is layered and lovely with stunning fruit, balance and focus. Needs time but you will be rewarded in due course.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 1499 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Preuses, William Fèvre
A racy, restrained nose with notes of grey pears, wet asphalt and chives.
The taste is high and backward with lots of fruit, acidity and structure but needs a lot of time.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 1199 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Santa Barbara Chardonnay, Tyler
A light, delicate nose with notes of apricots, smoke and warm grass.
The taste is warm and friendly with cooked lemon fruit and hot gravel.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 299 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, Sandhi
An open, warm nose with notes of grilled lemons, chives and a hint of cigarette smoke.
The taste is taut and warm with notes of ripe yellow fruit, a good acidity and a long, warm finish.
Will be released on the 9th of October  / 319 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay, Cristom
A fine, flowery nose with notes of toasted bread, lime juice and red apples. Very fine.
The taste is structured and fine with a fine balance between fruit and acidity. Very long.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 399 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Kutch
An open, interesting nose with notes of glue, yellow apples and wet grass. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and restrained with a good fruit, a cleansing acidity and a long finish. Needs time.
Will be released on the 16th of October / 469 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Eileen Vineyard Chardonnay, Cristom
An open, perfumed nose with notes of ripe lemons, road dust and hay.
The taste is high and structured with lots of grilled yellow fruit, a very fine acidity and a long finish.
Will be released on the 8th of October / 569 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Chardonnay, Hirsch
A tight, restrained nose with notes of cold butter, star fruit, lemon caramel and birch sap. Very fine.
The taste is layered and intense with stunning fruit, balance and a length that is counted in minutes. Great wine.
Will be releases on the 1th of October / 899 SKR
97p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 The Agnes Chardonnay, Crystallum
A light, spicy nose with notes of tangerines, cap gun smoke and warm grass.
The taste is dry and structured with lots of lime, lemons and star fruit. A tad linear.
Will be released on the 2nd of October / 349 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 Ferrum Chardonnay, Crystallum
A deep, herbal nose with notes of cold butter, grey pears and gravel. Very, very good.
The taste is creamy and balanced with lovely yellow fruit paired with a fine acidity.
Will be released on the 1th of October / 449 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2025 Clay Shales Chardonnay, Crystallum
A deep, smoky nose with notes of grilled lime, rubber and chives. Very fine.
The taste is young and taut with lots of ripe lemons, smoke and chrushed rocks. Very long.
Will be released on the 1th of October / 449 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Willowlake Chardonnay, Oakridge Wines
A fresh, forward nose with notes of chrushed rocks, apricots and dried up lavender honey.
The taste is dry and balanced with a high acidity and some green lemon fruit. Better on the nose.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 269 SKR
89p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 864 Funder & Diamond Drive Chardonnay, Oakridge Wines
A deep, layered nose with notes of grilled lime, chalk, cap gun smoke and freshly cut grass. Very fine.
The taste is intense and focused with gorgeous fruit, great balance and a long, dry finish. Really fine.
Will be released on the 8th of October / 549 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)

Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)