Verkostungsnotiz Jänner 2006: Zwischendurch

 

 

2000 Clerico, Pajana, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 92

Date: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:56 am  Author: Wilfried


2000 Clerico, Pajana, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy:
Optic: Medium ruby, fat tears, no sediment.
Bouquet: Oaky dark fruity nose.
Taste: Medium body, intense tannins, some dark red fruit, good acidity, slightly austere. Long oaky finish, persistent tannins.
Overall: Oak a bit prominent but good structure
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.
Al Pirio/Torreglia. From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Generic Syrahtype wine glass

 

2000 Caprai, Collepiano, Sagrantino, Montefalco, Umbria, Italy: 92

Date: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:57 am  Author: Wilfried


2000 Caprai, Collepiano, Sagrantino, Montefalco, Umbria, Italy:
Optic: Very dark ruby, fat tears, tints the glass, good deal of tartaric sediment.
Bouquet: Dark fruity nose, cool, velvety tannins.
Taste: Medium body, bit of dark red fruit, good acidity, intense but not obtrusive tannins. Long finish, fine tannins of burning quality.
Overall: Bit on the tannins side but good structure
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.
La Tavalozza/Torreglia. From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic Syrahtype stem glass

 

1999 Vignalta, Gemola, Colli Euganei Rosso, Italy: 89

Date: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:58 am  Author: Wilfried


1999 Vignalta, Gemola, Colli Euganei Rosso, Italy:
Optic: Medium purple, bright, nice tears, tints slightly the glass.
Bouquet: Good deal of barnyard, some dark fruit in the nose.
Taste: Medium body, fruity acidity, bit vulgar dark red fruit, in the middle a bit thin, soft tannins. Medium finish, soft fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Bit mellow already
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89.
La Tavalozza/Torreglia. From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic Syrahtype stem glass

 

2000 Vignalta, Cabernet Riserva, Colli Euganei Rosso, Italy: 94

Date: Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:00 am  Author: Wilfried


2000 Vignalta, Cabernet Riserva (50% Sauvignon, 50% Franc), Colli Euganei Rosso, Italy:
Optic: Dark purple, brilliant, dense tears, tints heavily the glass.
Bouquet: First no nose because served far too cool, then some clean dark fruit.
Taste: Full body, velvety texture, dense dark fruit, good acidity, soft powerful tannins, good balance. Long finish, intense velvety tannins of slightly burning quality.
Overall: Wine of interest.
Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 94.
La Tavalozza/Torreglia. From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic Burgundyglass

 

2000 Mocali (Ciacci Tiziano), Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy: 90

Date: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:52 pm  Author: Wilfried


2000 Mocali (Ciacci Tiziano), Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy:
Optic: Dark garnet, bright, fine tears, no sediment.
Bouquet: Slightly alcoholic dark fruit, hint of rum punch.
Taste: Medium to medium slim body, some dark fruit, good deal of acidity, in the middle a bit thin, good tannins, good balance. Medium long finish, fruity acidity in the aftertaste.
Overall: Good wine with food, well made, not exciting.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90.
Not blind. Not decanted. ISO tasting glass

 

N.V. Philipponnat, Brut Royale Réserve, Champagne, France: 89

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:16 pm  Author: Wilfried


N.V. Philipponnat, Brut Royale Réserve, Champagne, France:
Optic: Bright yellow. Few fine lines of very small bubbles.
Bouquet: Touch of nuts, creamy, vermouth
Taste: Medium body, creamy, some acidity, bubbles thankfully rather decent. Medium long finish
Overall: Nice aperitif, good match with almonds and green olives.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Generic Champagne flute

 

2002 Quinta des Carvalhais, Encruzado, Vinho Branco, Dao, Portugal: 89

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:20 pm  Author: Wilfried


2002 Quinta des Carvalhais (Sogrape), Encruzado (= variety), Vinho Branco, Dao, Portugal:
Optic: Medium yellow, clear, no sediment
Bouquet: Full oak treatment in the nose, good deal of vanilla
Taste: Rather slim body, vanilla, some slightly green fruit, decent acidity. Medium to short finish, slightly sour tannins
Overall: Nose like a fat Chardonnay evoked expectations for a good match with Jansons Frestelse but missed follow through in taste
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 15 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Schott Zwiesel red wine glass

 

1998 Knoll, Riesling Smaragd, Ried Schütt, Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria: 90

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:21 pm  Author: Wilfried


1998 Knoll, Riesling Smaragd, Ried Schütt, Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria:
Optic: Full golden yellow, fine tears, white sediment from galacturonic acidity (Botrytis)
Bouquet: Nose after Trockenbeerenauslese. Honey, beeswax, fresh pressed grape juice
Taste: Medium full body, smooth, Botrytis flavours but dry, peach, good acidity, a hint of residual sugar. Medium to long finish, nice fruity acidity in the aftertaste
Overall: Interesting wine, Botrytis note for a dry Riesling may be a bit too pronounced. No good match with Jansons Frestelse.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Schott Zwiesel red wine glass

 

1999 Chapoutier, Le Meal, Ermitage blanc, Hermitage, Rhone, France: 92

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:22 pm  Author: Wilfried


1999 Chapoutier, Le Meal, Ermitage blanc, Hermitage, Rhone, France:
Optic: Medium yellow, bright, good viscosity, no sediment.
Bouquet: First impression nearly none, then only hints of exotic fruits and nuts
Taste: Full body, low acidity bordering on flat (though lack of lactic acidity indicates the absence of MLF), low fruit, slightly bitter tannins. Long finish, persistent smooth tannins, aftertaste bit hot
Overall: Stand alone a bit boring, may be already closed - but with the Jansons Frestelse dish a perfect match, unbelievable
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 10 for overall = total score of 92.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Schott Zwiesel red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1998 Bründlmayer, Grüner Veltliner, Ried Lamm, Kamptal, Niederösterreich, Austria: 91

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:23 pm  Author: Wilfried


1998 Bründlmayer, Grüner Veltliner, Ried Lamm, Kamptal, Niederösterreich, Austria:
Optic: Bright yellow with a green hue. Incredible amount of tiniest bubbles due to dissolved carbon dioxide. Some tartaric sediment
Bouquet: Slightest hint of Botrytis, ripe sweet apricot and peach
Taste: Medium to full body. Fresh taste due to the dissolved CO2, soft sweet ripe fruit, apricot and peach again, some residual sugar. Long finish, sweet fruity acidity, soft tannins.
Overall: In acidity somehow a compromise between a classic Austrian GV with fresh acidity and a Rhone white with completed malolactic fermentation or natural low acidity. Despite the expectations not a perfect match with Jansons Frestelse.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Schott Zwiesel red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1999 J.L. Chave, Hermitage blanc, Rhone, France: 91

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:25 pm  Author: Wilfried


1999 J.L. Chave, Hermitage blanc, Rhone, France:
Optic: Bright golden yellow, good amount of tartaric sediment, nice tears.
Bouquet: Dry nose, hint of nuts, hint of oak.
Taste: Full to medium body, low acidity, soft tannins, hint of exotic fruit like mango and pineapple. Medium long finish, soft persistent tannins, echo of exotic fruits
Overall: Somehow in between the 1998 Bründlmayr Ried Lamm and the 1999 Chapoutier Le Meal blanc. Second best match with Jansons Frestelse after Le Meal.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Not decanted. Schott Zwiesel red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1998 Chapoutier, Banyuls, Vins Doux Naturels, Languedoc Roussillon, France: 88

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:27 pm  Author: Wilfried


1998 Chapoutier, Banyuls, Vins Doux Naturels, Languedoc Roussillon, France:
Optic: Bright ruby, fat tears.
Bouquet: Oxidised note, alcoholic, dark red fruit.
Taste: Medium full body, dark sweet fruit, low acidity, good tannins, slightly alcoholic. Long finish, dark sweet fruity tannins.
Overall: Good match with caramelised pears, better match with dark chocolate.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88.
Jansons Frestelse 2006. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1994 Leoville Barton, St. Julien, Bordeaux, France: 90

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:54 pm  Author: Wilfried


1994 Leoville Barton, St. Julien, Bordeaux, France:
Optic: Solid ruby, good tears, some baked sediment.
Bouquet: Green bell pepper in the nose, hint of liquorice.
Taste: Medium body, green bell pepper, good acidity, well balanced, liquorice. Medium long velvety finish.
Overall: Solid working horse.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90.
Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1990 Aldo Conterno, Bussia Soprana, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 92

Date: Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:58 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Aldo Conterno, Bussia Soprana, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy:
Optic: Light purple, fat tears, brick hint in the rim, floating sediment.
Bouquet: Tar nose, dark dried fruit, plums.
Taste: Medium body, decent red and dark fruit, soft acidity, silky persistent tannins, earthy note, well balanced. Long finish, persistent velvety tannins.
Overall: Very classic mature Barolo.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.
Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2001 Sette Ponti, Oreno, IGT, Tuscany, Italy: 92

Date: Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:01 pm  Author: Wilfried


2001 Sette Ponti, Oreno (most probably a cuvée of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot), IGT, Tuscany, Italy:
Optic: Dark purple, black core, fat tears, tints the glass.
Bouquet: Excellent oak, fresh roasted coffee, dark chocolate, basic hint of barnyard, ascending alcohol.
Taste: Rather full body, dark sweet fruit, very soft and good hidden acidity, mouth impregnating tannins, slightly alcoholic. Long finish, dark sweet persistent velvety tannins.
Overall: Excellent example for a so called Super Tuscan, Redigaffi look alike. Excellent wine considering my prejudice against this type of wine. Needs some air, so decanting would be a good idea - with the risk of the wine falling apart.
Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.
Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass.

 

1998 Aupilhac, Le Clos, Montpeyroux rouge, Languedoc, France: 92

Date: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:34 pm  Author: Wilfried


1998 Aupilhac (Sylvain Fadat), Le Clos (Mourvèdre-, Carignan- and Syrah), Montpeyroux rouge, Languedoc, France:
Optic: Medium ruby, brilliant, high viscosity.
Bouquet: Very nice nose, floral touch, spicy, black pepper, dark chocolate, roasted coffee
Taste: Medium body, cacao fruity acidity, medium sweet bitter tannins, mature mango fruit, good balance. Long finish, persistent slightly bitter velvety tannins
Overall: Quite a decent bottle, very nice. Will easiliy hold or even get better for some more years.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.
Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1999 La Spinetta, PIN, Monferrato Rosso, Piedmont, Italy: No score

Date: Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:33 pm  Author: Wilfried


1999 La Spinetta (Rivetti), PIN, Monferrato Rosso (Barbera, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon), Piedmont, Italy: Lots of tiny bubbles in the rim, nose and taste marred by too much dissolved CO2 - second fermentation or simply bad wine making - don't know. The idea alone to make a such cuvée in Piedmont is kind of sick for me. The prospect of having only one more bottle of this wine in my cellar is kind of relief.
NoScore. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1990 Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Rhone, France: 93

Date: Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:40 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Rhone, France:
Optic: Medium brilliant ruby, light rim, bit of brick, fat tears
Bouquet: Light barnyard only in the beginning, then rather resinous, honeycomb, mature red and dark fruit, rather complex nose
Taste: Medium to medium full body, some mature red and dark lush fruit, strong but silky acidity, soft velvety tannins, good balance. Long finish, velvety persistent tannins
Overall: Excellent bottle, outstanding to great wine.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.
Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2001 Gourt de Mautens, Rasteau rouge, Rhone, France: 92

Date: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:26 pm  Author: Wilfried


2001 Gourt de Mautens (Jerome Bressy), Rasteau rouge, Rhone, France:
Optic: Brilliant ruby, fat tears, lots of baked tartaric sediment at the bottom of the bottle
Bouquet: Bitter sweet dark nose, bit earthy aromas, mushrooms, spices, pepper
Taste: Full to medium full body, lush sweet fruit, sweet sour drops, good masked acidity, firm fine tannins, slightly hot. Long finish, persistent very sweet fruity tannins.
Overall: Still an excellent bottle, but no gain with ageing compared with bottles on release, bit too sweet (alcoholic) now. Great nose.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.
Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1990 Moccagatta, Bric Balin, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: 94

Date: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:46 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Moccagatta, Bric Balin, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy:
Optic: Light garnet, brilliant, fat tears, fine floating and lots of baked sediment
Bouquet: Very mature bit resinous nose, honey comb, spices, black pepper
Taste: Medium body, soft melting acidity, intense but fine velvety tannins, hint of red fruit. Very long finish, soft sweet sour tannins
Overall: Great bottle.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 94.
Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1991 Chapoutier, de l'Oree, Hermitage blanc, Rhone, France: 92

Date: Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:13 am  Author: Wilfried


1991 Chapoutier, de l'Oree, Hermitage blanc, Rhone, France:
Optic: Brilliant golden color, high viscosity
Bouquet: Soft buttery nose, floral touch
Taste: Medium to full body, very soft to no acidity, some fine smoky tannins, slightly fat. Long finish, slightly peppery tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Excellent match with spicy seafood.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.
From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Spiegelau Burgundyglass

 

2002 Faiveley, La Combe d'Orveaux, Chambolle-Musigny, Cotes d'Or, Burgundy, France: 89

Date: Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:24 am  Author: Wilfried


2002 Faiveley, La Combe d'Orveaux, Chambolle-Musigny, Cotes d'Or, Burgundy, France:
Optic: Rather light ruby, very transparent, brilliant, fat tears
Bouquet: Floral Nose with red berries, slightly pungent alcohol
Taste: Medium body, rather coarse tannins, good acidity, some red fruit, bit rustic. Medium long finish, slightly coarse tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Too young now, will be better in 10 years.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89.
From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Spiegelau Burgundyglass

 

1990 Corino, Vigna Giachini, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 93

Date: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:34 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Giovanni Corino, Vigna Giachini, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy:
Optic: Brilliant medium ruby, nice tears, some fine floating sediment
Bouquet: Soft nose, not very expressive but certainly complex, bit cool and earthy, only a hint of alcohol
Taste: Medium body, good but silky acidity, velvety tannins, very elegant. Medium long finish, slightly sweet alcohol touch, nice tannins
Overall: Very nice wine. No problem to have more than a few bottles of it in the cellar.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.
Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

2002 Palari, Faro, Sicily, Italy: 92

Date: Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:07 pm  Author: Wilfried


2002 Palari, Faro, Nerello Mascalese/Nero Cappuccio/Nocera, Sicily, Italy:
Optic: Light ruby/medium garnet, very brilliant, fat tears, heavy tartaric sediment
Bouquet: Delicate nose, red fruit, element of herbs, hint of barnyard
Taste: Medium body, silky but strong acidity, soft tannins, smoky dark red fruit. Long finish, bit spiky acidity and persistent silky tannins with a fine bitter note in the aftertaste
Overall: Good structure, no trace of fat - not what you would expect from a wine from Sicily, positive surprise. Hard to get, so after a long hunt I am a bit preoccupied - but I like this wine.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.
Single blind. Not decanted - but using a Venturi tube for pouring. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

 

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