Friday, 1 March 2013
TN : Chaski Petit Verdot 2009, Pérez Cruz, Maipo, Chile
This wine was imported by Terrific Wines AB.
Colour : Dark red, blue hues
Aroma : Lavender/floral, blueberry, mint, liqourice, oaky
Taste : Lavender, blueberry, liqourice, oak, pepper, vanilla
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 169 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 94013
Website : Vina Pérez Cruz
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Thursday, 28 February 2013
TN : Domaine Virginie Thunevin 2009, Lalande de Fronsac, Bordeaux, France
This wine is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. 35,000 bottles were produced. There is 2.5 grammes per litre of residual sugar and the total acidity is 5.5 grammes per litre. The vines are planted at a density of 6,500 vines per hectare. This wine received 89 points from Wine Spectator and 15 out of 20 from Bettane and Desseauve.
This wine was imported by Vinovativa AB.
Colour : Dark plum
Aroma : Oak, coffee, blackcurrant, cedar, raspberry
Taste : Blackcurrant, raspberry, cedar, coffee, liqourice
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 142 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 74605
Mark : C+
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TN : Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2009, Martinborough, New Zealand
This wine was imported by Gardo & Morris AB.
Colour : Red, blue/brown hues
Aroma : Strawberry, raspberry, ginger, liqourice
Taste : Very spicy, ginger, strawberry, raspberry, liqourice, oak, cocoa on very long finish
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 359 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 90376
Mark : B-
Website : Ata Rangi
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TN : Boutari Syrah 2008, Imathia, Greece
This wine was imported by Oenoforos AB.
Colour : Dark red/black
Aroma : Oak, vanilla, plums, blackcurrant, spice
Taste : Very oaky, vanilla, blueberry, white pepper, herbs
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 124 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 83208
Mark : C
Website : Boutari
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Wednesday, 27 February 2013
TN : Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The total acidity is 5.9 grammes per litre, the pH is 3.72, and the residual sugar is 2 grammes per litre.
The grapes for this wine were sourced from small, carefully selected estate-grown lots in two of the Catena family’s Andean vineyards: La Piramide vineyard Lot 3 (50%) and Domingo vineyard Lot 2 (50%). All of the grapes were harvested between the 15th March and 28th April 2007. This wine spent one and a half years in French oak of which 70% was new. The winemaker was Alejandro Vigil.
This wine was imported by Vinunic AB.
This tasting note is from December 2011.
Colour : Dark blackcurrant
Aroma : Blackcurrant, violets, coffee, oak, toast
Taste : Lots of coffee, blackcurrant, plums, violets, milk chocolate, warm finish, very tight even after one hour of decanting
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 249 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 90524
Mark : C
Website : Bodega Catena Zapata
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Tuesday, 26 February 2013
TN : Kremser Wachtberg Grüner Veltliner 2001, Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13, Kremstal, Niederösterreich, Austria
This wine was imported by Granqvist Vinagentur.
Colour : Yellow
Aroma : Spicy, honey, pineapple, herbs, white pepper, petrol characteristics
Taste : Pineapple, peach, herbs, oranges, white pepper, petrol character
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 149 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95303
Mark : C
Website : Winzer Krems
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TN ; Pangea Syrah 2008, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile
This wine is 100% Syrah. All the grapes were hand-harvested in April 2008. The vineyard soils are granite with some red clay. This wine spent one and a half years in medium toasted French oak 225 litre barrels. The winemakers were Felipe Tosso and John Duval.
According to Vina Ventisquero, founded in 1998, "250 million years ago there was only one continent, one ocean, one valley... this is what Pangea represents: one great whole."
This wine was imported by Giertz Vinimport AB.
Colour : Dark blackberry
Aroma : Mint, burnt toast, blueberry, blackberry, spice, white pepper, meaty
Taste : Concentrated, blackberry, blueberry, mint, coffee, black pepper on finish
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 279 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 90167
Mark : B
Website : Vina Ventisquero
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Friday, 22 February 2013
TN : Ronan By Clinet 2010, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, France
On the back label "An insider secret made by famous by CLINET's team from the Bordeaux region. RONAN refers to the owner's name of Chateau Clinet.".
This wine is 100% Merlot.
This wine was imported y Magnum Wines AB.
Colour : Dark red/blue hues
Aroma : Plums, raspberry, milk chocolate, tobacco, white pepper, herbs
Taste : Plums, raspberry, herbs, tobacco, milk chocolate, drying tanins on finish
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 120 SEK
Systembolget Number : 3991
Mark : B
Website : Ronan By Clinet
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Thursday, 21 February 2013
TN : Dr L Riesling 2011, Dr Loosen, Mosel, Germany
This wine contains a residual dugar of 22 grammes per litre.
This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Vinunic AB.
Colour : Pale lemon/green hues
Aroma : White grapes, lemon. honey
Taste : Off dry, lime, lemon, minerals, honey
Alcohol : 11%
Price : 79 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 7218
Mark : B-
Website : Dr Loosen
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013
TN : Anselmann Dornfelder Trocken 2010 im barrique gereift, Weingut Werner Anselmann, Edesheimer Ordensgut, Pfalz, Germany
The Anselmann family has been associated with viticulture for centuries, the first records dating back to 1126. The family crest nowadays used as estate logo was awarded to the family in 1541, as can be seen in the historical archives in Karlsruhe.
Colour : Dark red/blue hues
Aroma : Bubble gum, meaty, cherry, blueberry
Taste : Blueberry, cherry, spicy, bubble gum, meaty, leather on finish
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 10,50 Euro (Munich airport duty free shop)
Mark : B
Website : Weingut Anselmann
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TN : Herú Pinot Noir 2010, Viña Ventisquero, Casablanca Valley, Chile
The label states "Legend tells the story of an elf named Herú who secretly lived among the vines of Casablanca while keeping watch over the harvest, his most precious treasure. His name evokes perfection and embodies the spirit of this remarkable wine".
This wine was imported by Giertz Vinimport AB.
Colour : Red, blue hues
Aroma : Strawberries, cherries, spice, herbs
Taste : Spice, strawberries, cherries, liqourice
Alcohol : 14%
Systembolaget Number : 95110
Price : 239 SEK
Mark : B-
Website : Viña Ventisquero
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Monday, 18 February 2013
TN : Ruit Hora Vendemmia 2009, Caccia al Piano 1868, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
This wine is a blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine received 89 points from Wine Spectator. This wine
This wine is imported by Stellan Kramer AB .
Colour : Dark red, blue hues
Aroma : Cherries, mint, herbs, milk chocolate, vanilla, oak
Taste : Oak, cherries, tomato leaf on finish, herbs, milk chocolate, mint, plums
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 139 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 2842
Mark : B-
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Thursday, 14 February 2013
TN : Croix du Sud Rosé Syrah 2009, VdP d'Oc, Åkesson Vin AB, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
This wine was imported by Kiviks Musteri AB.
Colour : Strawberry/pink
Aroma : Jellied strawberries, redcurrants
Taste : Redcurrants, jellied strawberries, raspberries, bitter
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : 128 SEK (2 litre Bag-In-Box)
Systembolaget Number : 6768
Mark : D+
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Wednesday, 13 February 2013
TN : Markowitsch Classic Pinot Noir 2010, Gerhard Markowitsch, Niederösterreich, Carnuntum, Austria
This wine is 100% Pinot Noir. The wine spent one year in old 225 litre old French oak. The wine was filtered once before bottling. This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Fondberg.
Colour : Red, blueberry
Aroma : Perfumed, violets, spice, strawberry, raspberry, herbs
Taste : Acidic, raspberry, strawberry, spicy, thin
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 99 SEK
Mark : C
Website : Weingut Markowitsch
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TN : Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc Rosé 2011, Waimea Estates, Nelson, New Zealand
This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by JPC Wines AB.
Colour : Bright strawberry pink
Aroma : Gooseberry, redcurrants, blackcurrant leaf, strawberry
Taste : Redcurrant, strawberry, gooseberry, tangy finish
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 89 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95027
Mark : C
Website : Waimea Estates
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Sunday, 10 February 2013
TN : Quinta de Chocapalha Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Das Mimosas, Lisbon, Portugal
Quinta de Chocapalha was established in the 16th century. It is still a family estate consisting of 45 hectares of vineyards located in the Lisbon wine region.
This wine was imported by Handpicked Wines Sweden AB.
Colour : Dark blackcurrant
Aroma : Blackcurrant, plums, cedar, milk chocolate, coffee
Taste : Blackcurrant, cedar, plums, spice, astringent
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 139 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 94025
Mark : C
Website : Quinta de Chocapalha
Posted by ANDY CHEESE at 17:44 0 comments
TN : Barda Pinot Noir 2010, Bodega Chacra, Patagonia, Argentina
The grapes for this wine were hand-harvested. The wine spent one year in French oak. Bodega Chacra was founded in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta. The winemaker was Hans Vinding-Diers. Bodega Chacra is located in the Rio Negro Valley of northern Patagonia, 620 miles south of Buenos Aires, 1,240 miles north of Tierra del Fuego, and roughly equidistant west to east from the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The property's situation in the arid central Argentine desert is tempered by the confluence of the Neuquen and Limay Rivers, both of which flow from the Andes and converge in the Rio Negro, which in turn flows into the Atlantic. The Rio Negro Valley itself is a glacial bed 15.5 miles wide stretching 310 miles along the river's banks at an elevation of 750 feet above sea level. The valley is irrigated by a network of channels excavated in the late 1820s by British colonists who observed the abundant snow melt flowing from the Andes and created an oasis in the middle of the desert.
This wine was imported by Vinunic AB.
Colour : Red, pink hues
Aroma : Spices, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, herbs
Taste : Spices, raspberry, herbs, strawberry, thin
Alcohol : 12%
Price : 195 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95094
Mark : C-
Website : Bodegas Chacra
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TN : Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2009, Familia Zuccardi, Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
This wine is 100% Bonarda. The grapes for this wine come from the Santa Rosa vineyards in Mendoza. The total acidity is 5.30 grammes per litre and the residual sugar is 3.20 grammes per litre. The grapes were selected, destemmed, and then crushed. The must underwent a old maceration for seven days before classic vinification with selected yeast and fermentation at 77 degrees fareinheit (25-27 degrees centigrade). Maceration was for 20 days with daily remontage and delestage. 30% of the wine was aged in oak barrels (first, second and third use) for ten months. Ruben Ruffo was the winemaker.
This wine was imported by Philipson Söderberg AB.
Colour : Dark blackberry
Aroma : Blackberry, liqourice, vanilla, burnt toast
Taste : Blackberry, blackcurran, liqourice, vanilla, toast
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 89 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6557
Mark : C
Website : Familia Zuccardi
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TN : Réserve de Bonnet Rosé 2011, André Lurton, Bordeaux, France
This wine is a blend of 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc. This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Bibendum.
Colour : Strawberry
Aroma : Herbs, blackcurrant, redcurrant, burnt sugar
Taste : Herbs, blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry
Alcohol : 12%
Price : 89 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 3181
Mark : C+
Website : André Lurton
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Saturday, 9 February 2013
TN : Vinalba The Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Domaine Vistalba, Patagonia, Argentina
This wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot,and 5% Malbec.
This wine was imported by Future Wines Sweden AB.
Colour : Dark blackberry
Aroma : Oak, toast, coffee, blackcurrant, herbs
Taste : Too much toasty oak, blackcurrant, concentrated, coffee, milk chocolate like texture, spice on warm finish
Alcohol : 15%
Price : 120 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 99081
Mark : C+
Website : Domaine Vistalba
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TN : Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2010, Wine of Origin Franschhoek, South Africa,
Old Vine Semillon from a combination of 67 year old and 107 year old Franschhoek vines grown on the sandy valley floor just outside the town of Franschhoek. Cool fermented in 100% new Dargaud & Jaegle, Allier & Vosges barrels. Before malolactic fermenration started, the barrels were topped and put in a room that was kept at eight degress. 100% new French oak is used, but because the maturation was done at such low temperatures, the extracting from the oak was minimal. During these 13 months, the wine was never sulphured and no battonage was done. When the wine was taken out of barrel, 5% 2009 Sauvignon Blanc was blended in to enhance the vibrance and freshness.
This wine was imported by Prime Wine Sweden AB.
Colour : Pale lemon
Aroma : Lemon, oranges, lime notes, pear, peach, oak, furntiure polish,
Taste : Oaky, store for a couple for years to calm down, lemon, orange, pear, peach, furntiture polish, creamy texture
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 199 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95077
Mark : B-
Website : Boekenhoutskloof
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Friday, 8 February 2013
TN : SoLiteRRe 2009, Thierry Germain, Saumur Champigny, Loire, France
This wine is 100% Cabernet Franc.
This wine was imported by Amka Vinimport AB.
Colour : Red, blue hues
Aroma : Blackcurrant, raspberry, herbs, liqourice
Taste : Blackcurrant, raspberry, herbs, liqourice and talcum powder like tannins on finish
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 99 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 12658
Mark : C+
Website : Thierry Germain
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Wednesday, 6 February 2013
TN : Triade, 2009 Barriqueausbau, Rotweingut Maria Kerschbaum, Burgenland, Austria
This wine was imported by Seaside Tastes HB.
Colour : Red
Aroma : Spice, blackcurramt, redcurrants, liqourice
Taste : Spicy, cherries, liqourice, redcurrants, blackcurrant
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 134 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 74732
Mark : C
Website : Rotweingut Maria Kerschbaum
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Monday, 4 February 2013
TN : Château Haut-Canteloup 2009, Premières Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux
This wine is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.
This wine is imported by TOMP Beer Wine & Spirits AB.
Colour : Dark red/blue hues
Aroma : Blackcurrant, plums, herbs, tobacco
Taste : Blackcurrant, plums, tobacco, spicy finish
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 100 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 3994
Mark : C+
Website : Château Haut-Canteloup
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Wednesday, 30 January 2013
TN : Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009, Brokenwood, McLaren Vale, Australia
Tony Albert, John Beeston and wine writer James Halliday founded Brokenwood in 1970 in the Hunter Valley. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine was matured in 75% French and 25% American barriques. The total acidity is 6.9 grammes per litre, pH is 3.4, and the residual sugar is nil. This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Tryffelsvinet AB.
Colour : Dark purple
Aroma : Milk chocolate, mint, blackcurrant, oak
Taste : Mint, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco on finish
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 179 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 92028
Mark : B-
Website : Brokenwood
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TN : Millaman Limited Reserve Carménère 2009, Viña Millaman, Maule, Chile
This wine is a blend of 85% Carmenere and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine spent one year in American and French oak.
This wine was imported by Concealed Wines AB.
Colour : Dark purple
Aroma : Tobacco, blackcurrant, green pepper, milk chocolate, violets
Taste : Tobacco, blackcurrant, green pepper, milk chocolate
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 149 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6250
Mark : B-
Website : Viña Millaman
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Tuesday, 29 January 2013
TN : Inca Reserva Torrontés 2009, Bodegas y Vinedos la Rosa, Valles Calchaquies, Salta, Argentina
This wine was sealed with a screwcap. This wine was imported by Multibev AB.
Colour : Pale yellow
Aroma : Pears, roses, pineapple, litchi
Taste : Roses, oily texture, litchi, pineapple, roses
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 87 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6467
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TN : Morandé Reserva Riesling 2011, Viña Morandé, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Viña Morandé was founded in 1996. This wine is a blend of 85% Riesling, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, and 5% Gewurztraminer.
This wine was sealed with a screwcap. This wine was imported by Apricot AB.
Colour : Pale yellow, green hues
Aroma : Apricot, pear, honey, figs
Taste : Pear, honey, stone fruits
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : 79 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 99008
Mark : C+
Website : Viña Morandé
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Monday, 28 January 2013
TN : Falernia Syrah Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Viña Falernia, Coquimbo, Chile
The winemaker was Giorgio Flessati. This wine was imported by WineWorld AB.
Colour : Dark red, blue hues
Aroma : Plums, strawberries, white pepper, herbs
Taste : White pepper, strawberry, plums, herbs, liqourice on finish
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 199 SEK (3 litre Bag-In-Box)
Systembolaget Number : 6024
Mark : C
Website : Viña Falernia
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TN : Mad House Riesling 2011, Jeanneret Wines, South Australia, Australia
This wine was imported by Multibrev AB.
Colour : Pale lemon
Aroma : Honey, lemon, green apples
Taste : Dry, lemon, honey, pear
Alcohol : 11.5%
Price : 189 SEK (3 litre Bag-In-Box)
Systembolaget Number : 6474
Mark : C
Website : Jeanneret Wines
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Sunday, 27 January 2013
TN : Emma Zuccardi Bonarda 2010, Familia Zuccardi, Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
This wine is 100% Bonarda and the winemaker was Sebastian Zuccardi.
This wine was imported by Philipson Söderberg AB.
Colour : Dark blackberry
Aroma : Herbs, plums, blueberry
Taste : Blueberry, plums, blackberry, vanilla, talcum powder herby finish
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 149 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95101
Mark : B
Website : Familia Zuccardi
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