A Fantastic Lunch Tasting With Olivier Rivière

I was invited by Brixwine to a lunch with Olivier Rivière, to taste his fine wines from Rioja and Bordeaux. The setting was Emberlin, the new restaurant by Björn Frantzén in Stockholm - great food!

2025 Ombre & Lumière Blanc & Noirs

A very interesting blend of Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc! The nose is cool and grassy with notes of white currants, assorted spices and dill and chive crisps. Very fine.

The taste is pure and fresh with a lively character, a fine salty note and a long, perky finish. A very fine acidity. A very interesting white Bordeaux wine.

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Le Blanc

The wine formerly known as La Bastid. The blend is 70% Viura and 30% Garnacha Blanca. The nose is deep and restrained with notes of white peach, cap gun smoke and wet cement. Very, very good.

The taste is nicely structured with a fine warmth, lots of ripe yellow fruit and a good acidity. Long and fine.

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Rayos Uva

A light, elegant nose with notes of red plums, smoke and hints of leather. Very, very good.

The taste is fresh and seedy with beautiful red fruit and a easy going finish. A lovely every day drinker.

Will be released on the 20th of November for 169 SKR - a no brainer buy.

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Gabaxo

A deep, warm nose with notes of dried red fruit, cooked plums, sweet licorice and coffee grounds.

The taste is spicy and forward with notes of dried raspberries, scorched earth and dry tannins. Long.

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

2022 Ganko

This beauty is a field blend, mainly made up with Garnacha. The nose is deep, perfumed and layered with notes of wild raspberries, smoke and fine tobacco. Lovely.

The taste is tight and focused with seedy red fruit, sweet minerals and a long, warm finish with perfect dry tannins. 6+ years.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2022 Plaza Cuesta

This single vineyard wine oozes up from the glass with notes of red plums, garrigue, smoke and warm sand. Stunning.

The taste is tight and refined with beautiful sweet red fruit and notes of bakelite, smoke and dried herbs. The tannins are polished with the finest cloth. Just brilliant. 8+ years.

96p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Plaisir Simple

Is this, and the wines below, a part of The New Wave of Bordeaux (as NWOBHM changed rock history - The NWOBHM and how it changed Rock History)? 

A lighter, more elegant form of Bordeaux with no new barrique marks on the wines? We´ll see.

The nose is light, elegant and fresh with notes of red currants, plums and a touch of cigarette smoke. Very pure.

The taste is cool and seedy with soft tannins, a very fine acidity and low keyed red fruit. A medium long, dry finish. An easy going, daily drinker. Very, very good. 100% Merlot.

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Les Jardins d´Édina

This 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc blend offers up a pure, elegant nose with notes of red bell pepper, red plums and chrushed rocks. Very, very good.

The taste is young, tight and peppery with notes of cool tobacco, earth and red currants. A long, tight finish. 4+ years.

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 À Broglie

This is a class act with a deep, fresh and focused nose with notes of high breed stables, red plums and Zegna leather. Very fine.

The taste is pure and balanced with a finely tuned red fruit, balanced and with a refined backbone. Lovely. 5+ years. And this from a rather light year, can´t wait to taste the 25´s.

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

A Nine Bottle Vertical Of Ornellaia

It was time. Me and a friend had talked a while about putting this tasting together, and a couple of weeks ago we made it happen. Fine wines, decent food and great company, a Saturday evening could be worse than this :-)

2022 Poggio Alle Gazze

A fresh, perky nose with notes of lemon licorice, grass, minerals and a hint of mustard. A nice salty note that comes forward with air.

The taste is young and fresh with a medium acidity and fine yellow fruit in the shape of pears and peaches. Very, very good.

53% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Vermentino, 6% Viognier 2% Semillon and 2% Verdicchio.

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Poggio Alle Gazze

A linear, stony nose with notes of birch sap, gravel and table tennis balls. 

The taste is cool and restrained with notes of white pepper, minerals and lemon peel. 

53% Sauvignon Blanc, 37% Vermentino, 7% Viognier and 3% Semillon.

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

Flight I

1988 Ornellaia

I remember this as an almost perfect wine back in the days. And it still is a spectacular wine. The nose is deep, mature and very elegant with notes of dried red and black currants, fine tobacco, tiles, fresh stables and hints of shoe cream. Very complex.

The taste is seamless and velvety with beautiful sweet black fruit, melted tannins and a long, perfectly dry finish. Aristocratic. On top of its game.

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

97p   (tasted 2026/10)

1990 Ornellaia

A big, warm nose with notes of pipe tobacco, sun warm leather, dried black currants and a touch of mint. Very fine.

The taste is open and forward with juicy black fruit, a very fine warmth and a long finish with still some steady tannins. Broadshouldered. Could be cellared for another 6+ years.

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

1993 Ornellaia

A soft, mature nose with notes of warm tiles, dried flowers and autumn leaves. A tad foursquare.

The taste is long and warm with notes of dried up black currant jam, scorched earth and smoke. A tad hollow in the middle. Should have been drunk 10+ years ago.

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

86p   (tasted 2026/10)

Flight II

1995 Ornellaia

A tight, refined nose with notes of black currants leaves, tobacco, smoke and Christmas spices. A very fine depth.

The taste is pure and racy with gorgeous black fruit, sandy tannins and a long, luscious finish. Still on the young side of things, 5+ years.

76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc.

95p   (tasted 2026/10)

1999 Ornellaia

A tight, focused nose with notes of red beets, graphite, tobacco and iron. Very fine.

The taste is young and seedy with iron clad tannins, backward black currant fruit and a structure for long aging, 10+ years.

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

2004 Ornellaia

A intense, brilliant nose with notes of ripe flowers, black currant leaves, charcoal and tobacco. Lovely.

The taste is juicy and layered with notes of ripe black cherries, plums, tobacco and smoke. Very, very long. 5+ years.

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

95p   (tasted 2026/10)

Flight III

2013 Ornellaia

A young, tight and focused nose with notes of sweet tobacco, plums, fir wood and a hint of mint. Lovely.

The taste is silky yet taut with impressive tannins, gorgeous plum fruit and a long, distinct finish. 6+ years.

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2018 Ornellaia

A very deep, inky nose with notes of ripe black currants, blackberries, chrushed rocks and iron. Very, very fine.

The taste is pure and refined with notes of chocolate covered plums, cold coffee, iron and fir wood. The finish goes on and on and on. Great wine. 8+ years.

51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

96p   (tasted 2026/10)

2021 Ornellaia

A deep, brilliant nose with every knot and bolt in the right place. Intensity, complexity and balance.

The taste follows the nose with purity, raciness and concentration. This will hit perfection in 10+ years.

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot.

98p   (tasted 2026/10)

1967 Barolo, Giuseppe Contratto Canelli

1967 Barolo, Giuseppe Contratto Canelli

A mature, low keyed nose with notes of earth, dried red fruit and tobacco.

The taste is dry and mature with soft red fruit, notes of sand and balsamico cooked cherries. Fully mature and then some.

84p   (tasted 2026/10)

Six Bottles Of Syrah

These bottles were tasted at our latest monthly tasting, courtsey of Patrik this time.

2020 Côte-Rôtie, Maison Lex Alexandrins

A nice, warm nose with notes of violets, herbs and undergrowth. Very good.

The taste is spicy and lightly peppery with notes of dried meat and violets. A medium long, dry finish.

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

2015 Côte-Rôtie Maestria, Domaine Levet

A strange bottle. A high, distinctive nose with notes of chives, sweet lime and white pepper.

The taste is seedy and dry with notes of red beets, cat pee and some green notes. Judgement withhold.

?p   (tasted 2026/10)

2015 Côte-Rôtie Château d´Ampuis, Guigal

A deep, spicy nose with notes of smoke, asphalt and ripe blackberries. Very fine.

The taste is racy and fine with fiery, aristocratic black fruit and notes of rubber, smoke and leather.

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

2019 Amon-Ra, Ben Glaetzer

A forward, ripe nose with notes of meat, sweet violets and scorched earth. Deep and fine.

The taste is rich and tight with fine black fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish. 

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

2017 The Beast Shiraz, Hentley Farm

A restrained, layered nose with notes of balsamico cooked raspberries, dried meat, fir wood and tobacco. Very fine.

The taste is taut and concentrated with notes of blackberries, chocolate, smoke and a fine balsamic note. Very, very long.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2016 Descendant, Torbreck

This 94% Shiraz and 6% Viognier blend offers up a high, intense nose with notes of soy sauce, overripe red apples, toothpaste and band-aid. All over the place.

The taste is big and brawny with vinegar cooked red fruit, scorched earth and a long, fiery, unbalanced finish. Not my cup of tea.

82p   (tasted 2026/10)

2007 Barolo Ciabot Mentin, Domenico Clerico

2007 Barolo Ciabot Mentin, Domenico Clerico

A very deep, warm, mature nose with notes of Finnish licorice, cooked cherries, warm tiles and a hint of chocolate biscuits. Very fine.

The taste is structured and concentrated with warm cherry fruit, soft tannins and a long, long layered finish. On top of its game.

This bottle didn´t make the cut for the Ciabot Mentin tasting I arranged recently - Barolista: 1989 - 2015 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, Domenico Clerico - but it clearly hold its own.

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

2002 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldcap Fuder No 9, Fritz Haag

2002 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldcap Fuder No 9, Fritz Haag

A beautifully restrained, complex nose with notes of nettles, wet asphalt, birch sap and a hint of saffron. Very fine and still very young.

The taste is pure and almost electric with a very fine acidity and notes of smoke, white peach, hay and lemon cream. A 24 year old wine that feels like a 10 year old. Stunning. 10+ years.

96p   (tasted 2026/10)

Tasting A Nice Selection From Gullberg by Stockwine

A couple of days ago I had the opportunity to taste some bottles from Gullberg by Stockwine at Magnusson Fine Wine.

Earlier this year I tasted a lot of bottles from them:

Barolista: Tasting With Gullberg by Stockwine - Part I - A Bunch of Burgundies

Barolista: Tasting With Gullberg by Stockwine - Part II - Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy

Bourgogne:

2023 Pernand-Vergeless Villages Blanc, Jean-Baptiste Boudier

A low keyed, handsome nose with notes of orange and minerals.

The taste is racy and elegant with a ripe lemon fruit and a very fine acidity.

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Meursault Villages, Paul Chavy

A young, forward nose with notes of smoke, chives and grilled lemons. Lovely.

The taste is elegant and pure with cap gun smoke, minerals and a very fine intensity.

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ-Gain, Francois Carillon

A deep, restrained nose with notes of chalk, lemon peel and dry butter fudge. Very fine.

The taste is tight and refined with stunning fruit and a finish that goes on and on.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Bourgogne Rouge La Croix d´Argent, Paul Gros

A light, elegant, strawberry filled nosed with additional notes of gravel and herbs.

The taste is tight and fine with a good acidity and fine red currants fruit.

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Volnay Villages, Pierrick Bouley

A deep, seedy nose with notes of wild raspberries, earth and a fine old viney fruit.

The taste is racy and fine with notes of moist earth, dried raspberries and ripe flowers.

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Valozières, Pierre-Olivier Garcia

A light, a touch barnyardy nose with notes of red currants and fresh herbs.

The taste is dry and light with notes of red currants, dried flowers and gravel.

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets Saint Georges, Domaine de L´Arlot

A pure, refined nose with a lovely perfumed note, wild strawberries and root vegetables. Very fine.

The taste is racy and layered with notes of dried up raspberry jam, sweet minerals and a long, gorgeous finish. 6+ years.

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Clos de Vougeot, Jean Grivot

A deep, intense nose with beautiful ripe red fruit, a fine balsamic note and a fine sweetness.

The taste is rich and concentrated with luscious fruit, a very fine acidity and a long, long finish. Great wine. 8+ years.

95p   (tasted 2026/10)

Rhone:

2024 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Sens, Laurent Fayolle

A upfront, flowery nose with notes of peach and warm grass.

The taste is cool and fine with notes of ripe lemons and sun warm gravel.

88p   (tasted 2026/10)

2025 Le Mistrale Viognier, Laurent Fayolle

A young, fresh nose with notes of passionfruit, cement and chives.

The taste is fine and forward with notes of oranges and grass.

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domaine Isabel Ferrando

A deep, somewhat heavy nose with notes of detergent and dried yellow fruit. 

The taste is a tad foursquare with sweet yellow fruit and a fiery finish.

82p   (tasted 2026/10)

2025 Côtes-du Rhone Beatusille, Domaine Isabel Ferrando

A young, fresh nose with notes of blueberries, undergrowth and a nice peppery note.

The taste is light and on the simple side but with fine fruit, balance and length.

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

2023 Alliance Syrah, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy

A smoky, handsome nose with notes of dried meat, graphite and chrushed rocks. Very, very good.

The taste is seedy and dry with notes of ripening blackberries, fir wood and some balsamic notes. 4+ years.

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

2022 Côte-Rôtie Prélude, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy

98% Syrah, 2% Viognier. This beauty offers up a deep, refined nose with notes of ligthly peppered meat, violets and some animal fur notes. Very fine.

The taste is tight and concentrated with gorgeous fruit, silky tannins and a long, precise finish. 6+ years.

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

Tasting November 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 Côtes-du-Rhône Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Font de Courtedune

A fine, barnyardy nose with notes of assorted red fruits and some peppery notes.

The taste is straight forward and juicy with good fruit and a dark flowery note.

Will be released on the 6th of November / 165 SKR

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Les Quatre Terres, Domaine Santa Duc

A low keyed, spicy nose with fir wood, lavender soap and burnt rubber. Very, very good.

The taste is fresh and fine with crisp tannins and very good red fruit. Very much wine for the money.

Will be released on the 30th of October / 190 SKR

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Crozes-Hermitage Les Coulaires, Domaine Vendôme

A deep, plummy nose with notes of bonfire smoke, sweet violets and diesel oil. Very fine.

The taste is open and juicy with silky tannins and a very fine peppery black fruit. A must buy.

Will be released on the 20th of November / 279 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2022 Crozes-Hermitage Malfondières , Francois Villard

An open, spicy nose with notes of blueberries, fir smoke and cigarette ashes.

The taste is taut and fine with notes of blackberries, asphalt and juniper berries.

Will be released on the 6th of November / 399 SKR

89p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes, Bosquet des Papes

A deep, forest filled nose with notes of wild raspberries, Chrismas spices and candle grease.

The taste is open and warm with spicy red fruit, silky tannins and a fine warmth.

Already released  / 559 SKR

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2021 Pauillac de Latour

A fine old school Bordeaux nose with leather, coffee and tobacco, paired with ripe black currants and some wood notes.

The taste is nicely structured with notes of black currants, vintage leather and sugared coffee. Very good but the prize is…..

Already released  / 1199 SKR

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2022 Barbera d´Alba Il Cerreto, Roberto Voerzio

A light, earthy nose with notes of assorted red berries, licorice and spices.

The taste is juicy and fresh with nice fruit, a good acidity and a long, earthy finish.

Already released  / 299 SKR

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Langhe Nebbiolo Ciabot Russ, Gagliasso

A light, elegant nose with notes of ripening strawberries and fine tobacco.

The taste is young and forward with notes of red cherries and wet asphalt.

Will be released on the 30th of October / 189 SKR

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Nebbiolo d´Alba Bonurei, Bruna Grimaldi

A deep, smoky nose with notes of licorice, mushrooms and fried spices.

The taste is tight and fine with really good fruit and juicy tannins. Long. A real bargain.

Will be released on the 13th of November / 189 SKR

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2023 Langhe Nebbiolo di Sanfrancesco, Roberto Voerzio

An open, fresh nose with notes of wild strawberries, asphalt and rosehips. Very, very good.

The taste is nicely structured, with good fruit and silky tannins.

Already released  / 329 SKR

88p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2022 Barolo, Josetta Saffirio

A delicate, fruity nose with notes of hard cherry candy, rosehips and Langhe earth. Very, very good.

The taste is dry and fine with juicy tannins, fine red fruit and a long, fine finish.

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

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2022 Barolo, Massolino

A deep, layered nose with notes of red currants, herbs and asphalt. Elegant.

The taste is structured and fine with notes of red currants, orange peel and earth. Long and fine.

Will be released on the 27th of November / 399 SKR

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2016 Barolo Riserva, Batasiolo

A deep, rich and mature nose with notes of mushrooms, old chocolate and dried strawberries. Very fine.

The taste is taut and fine with a very good dried up sweetness, notes of dried cherries and tobacco. Long and fine. A fine, mature Barolo that can be bought for a song.

Will be released on the 6th of Riserva / 399 SKR

93p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2022 Barolo, Azelia

A deep, handsome nose with notes of ripe cherries, tobacco smoke and rosehips.

The taste is nicely structured with great fruit, polished tannins and a long, fine finish.

Will be released on the 6th of November / 429 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2021 Barolo Ciabot Mentin, Domenico Clerico

A young, focused nose with notes of black cherries, asphalt and dried roses. Very deep and fine.

The taste is taut and very structured with great cherry fruit, massive tannins and a long, long finish. Needs plenty of time.

Will be released on the 12th of November / 889 SKR

94p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2016 Barolo Percristina, Domenico Clerico

A very deep, gorgeous nose with notes of dried cherries, Langhe earth, mushrooms and warm tiles. Lovely.

The taste is taut and intense with stunning fruit, immense tannins and a length counted in minutes. Great wine.

Will be released on the 12th of November / 1729 SKR

97p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2015 Barolo Riserva La Serra, Martini Voerzio

A deep, lightly meaty nose with notes of cooked cherries, licorice and Langhe earth.

The taste is dry and fine with lots of dried red cherries, dusty earth and dry licorice.

Will be released on the 30th of October / 629 SKR

88p   (tasted 2026/10

2024 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido

A light, herbal nose with notes of red cherries, road dust and plywood.

The taste is young and fresh with light cherry fruit and nibbling tannins.

Will be released on the 12th of November / 295 SKR

86p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Chianti Classico, Riecine

A warm, juicy nose with notes of dried cherries, undergrowth and tobacco.

The taste is structured and fine with silky tannins and a fine cherry fruit.

Already released / 295 SKR

88p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Castello di Fonterutoli

A warm, spicy nose wit notes of leather, coffee powder and dried black fruit.

The taste is warm and spicy with notes of dried cherries, dry licorice and dusty earth.

Will be released on the 20th of November / 299 SKR

88p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castell'In Villa

A deep, delicate nose with some maturity and notes of almonds, dried cherries and fine tobacco.

The taste is stern and fine with notes of dried cherries, dry licorice and dried herbs.

Already released / 599 SKR

86p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso, Ciacci Piccolomini

A warm, intense nose with notes of cherry liquor, chocolate and new leather.

The taste is dense and warm with lots of tannins wrapped up in ripe cherry fruit, chocolate and moist earth.

Will be released on the 30th of October / 649 SKR

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2019 Radici Taurasi Riserva, Mastroberardino

A deep, layered nose with notes of toothpaste, cooked cherries, fir wood and undergrowth. Very interesting.

The taste is taut and inky with lost of black fruit, great tannins and a long, woody finish.

Will be released on the 13th of November / 529 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2024 Terre de Cuques Negre, Terroir al Limit

An upfront, juicy nose with notes of raspberries, wild herbs and sugared coffee. Very, very good.

The taste is open and fine with notes of ripe raspberries, herbs and sweet earth.

Will be released on the 20th of November / 349 SKR

90p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2023 Orben, Bodegas Izadi

A deep, laid back nose with notes of assorted red fruits, earth and herbs. A fine sweetness.

The taste is layered and fine with nice cherry and raspberry fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish. Great value.

Will be released on the 30th of October / 279 SKR

91p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2020 Vina Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta

A very typical Rioja nose with notes of dried red fruits, dill and American oak.

The taste is soft and nice with sweet red fruit, notes of red tea and dill.

Will be released on the 20th of November / 319 SKR

87p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2014 Vina Tondonia Reserva Tinto, R López de Heredia Viña Tondonia

A deep, finely tuned nose with notes of dried meat, undergrowth and leather. Very fine.

The taste is long and intense with great fruit and power. A very fine balance. Always fine.

Will be released on the 6th of November / 459 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10)

 

2019 Imperial Gran Reserva, CVNE

A deep, sweet nose with notes of sweet red currants, moist earth and chocolate wafers.

The taste is nicely structured with fine, sweet red fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish.

Will be released on the 13th of November / 599 SKR

91p   (tasted 2026/10

 

2024 Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir, Walter Scott

An elegant nose with notes of pine tree, ripening raspberries and forest floor.

The taste is low keyed and refined with a very good acidity and a lovely raspberry fruit.

Will be released on the 6th of November / 495 SKR

92p   (tasted 2026/10

 

2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Ridge Vineyards

A deep, forward nose with notes of ripe black currants, sandalwood and sugared coffee.

The taste is dense and structured with nice fruit, sandy tannins and a long, warm finish.

Will be released on the 6th of November / 558 SKR

89p   (tasted 2026/10

  

2024 Don Melchor, Viña Don Melchor

A deep, intense nose with notes of red and black currants, fried herbs, moist earth and a hint of band-aid. Very fine.

The taste is nicely structured and elegant with gorgeous fruit, a very fine balance and a long, lingering finish.

Will be released on the 30th of October / 999 SKR

94p   (tasted 2026/10

 

2022 Birth of Cabernet, Bodegas Catena Zapata

A deep, charcoal filled nose with notes of blackberries, smoke and asphalt. Lovely.

The taste is taut and intense with great black fruit, polished tannins and a long, warm finish. Great.

Will be released on the 20th of November / 849 SKR

96p   (tasted 2026/10