Sunday, 14 October 2012
TN : Outer Limits Zapallar Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Montes, Aconcagua Valley, Chile
The grape yield was seven tonnes per hectare This wine has not seen any oak during its lifetime.
This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Hjo Grosshandel AB.
Colour : Pale watery yellow
Aroma : Passion fruit, blackcurrant leaf, orange, leafy
Taste : Zingy passion fruit and grapefruit, nettles, long earthy finish
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 159 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95176
Mark : C+
Website : Montes Wines
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TN : Kallstadt Dornfelder Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Trocken 2009, Winzergenossenschaft Kallstadt eG , Pfalz, Germany
This wine is a blend of 70% Dornfelder, 17% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by WSB The Beverage Company AB.
Colour : Red, blue hues
Aroma : Blackcurrant, blueberry, herbs, white pepper
Taste : Blackcurrant, blueberry, herbs, white pepper
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 84 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 90184
Mark : B-
Website : Winzergenossenschaft Kallstadt eG
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Friday, 12 October 2012
TN : Gimblett Road Syrah 2010, C J Pask Winery, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
The winemaker was Kate Radburnd. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak. This wine was sealed with a screwcap. This wine was imported by Sigva AB.
Colour : Dark red, blue hues
Aroma : Herbs, liqourice, blackberry, blueberry
Taste : Blackberry, blueberry, herbs, liqourice, white pepper, spicy finish
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : 129 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6270
Mark : C+
Website : C J Pask Winery
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Tuesday, 9 October 2012
TN : Tegernseerhof Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd 2011, Tegernseerhof , Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Amka Vinimport AB.
Colour : Very pale yellow
Aroma : Honey, peach, mineral, dried herbs, pineapple, lemon
Taste : Honey, peaches, lemon, pineapple, green apples
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 139 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 4345
Mark : B-
Website : Weingut Tegernseerhof
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TN : Loosen Bros. Riesling Kabinett Old Vines 2011, Dr Loosen, Mosel, Germany
This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Vinunic AB.
Colour : Pale lemon
Aroma : Lemon, lime, honey, pear
Taste : Off-dry, honey, lemon, lime, pear, mineral and earthy finish
Alcohol : 8%
Price : 99 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 5369
Mark : C+
Website : Dr Loosen
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TN : Catena Alta Chardonnay 2010, Bodega Catena Zapata, Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
80% of the grapes for this wine came from the Adriana vineyard and 20% from the Domingo vineyard. This wine was imported by Vinunic AB.
Colour : Pale yellow
Aroma : Pineapple, butter, oak, sweetcorn, lemon polish
Taste : Oaky, creamy, pineapple, sweetcorn, buttered toast, stone fruits
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 195 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 99054
Mark : B-
Website : Bodega Catena Zapata
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Monday, 8 October 2012
TN : Château Cambon la Pelouse 2009, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France
This wine is a blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot.
This wine was imported by Tryffelsvinet AB.
Colour : Dark red/blue hues
Aroma : Cedar, blackcurrant, plums, raspberry, tobacco
Taste : Cedar, oak, plums, herbs, blackcurrants, raspberry, drying tannic finish, put it away for two to three years for the cedar to tone down a bit
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 191 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 96055
Mark : C+
Website : Château Cambon la Pelouse
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Sunday, 7 October 2012
TN : Tamarí AR Malbec 2011, Bodega Tamarí, Cuyo, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
The grapes for this wine were hand-harvested on 27th April 2011. The wine spent one year in French oak. The winemaker was Sebastián Ruiz Flaño. This wine was imported by Mondo Wine Sweden AB.
Colour : Raspberry/blueberry
Aroma : Blueberry, blackcurrants, liqourice, herbs
Taste : Blueberry, raspberry, vanilla, blackcurrant, herby finish
Alcohol : 15%
Price : 119 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6442
Mark : C
Website : Bodega Tamarí
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TN : Zuccardi Viognier 2012, Familia Zuccardi, Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
This wine is sealed with a screwcap. The wine was imported by Philipson Soderberg AB.
Colour : Pale yellow
Aroma : Floral, honey, pear, apricots, peach
Taste : Roses, pear, apricot, flowers, green apples, honey, peaches
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 80 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6059
Mark : B
Website : Familia Zuccardi
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Wednesday, 3 October 2012
TN : Clarendelle Rosé 2011, Clarence Dillon Wines, Bordeaux, France
This wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.
This wine was imported by Hjo Grosshandel AB.
Colour : Bright strawberry, rose
Aroma : Strawberry, herbs, redcurrants, lemon
Taste : Dry, redcurrants, herbs, strawberry, lemon, bitter cherry finish
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 119 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95111
Mark : B-
Website : Clarence Dillon Wines
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Tuesday, 2 October 2012
TN : Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
Colour : Copper, pink
Aroma : Blood red oranges, red berries
Taste : Strawberry, creamy, oranges on finish
Alcohol : 12%
Price : 399 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 7598
Mark : B-
Website : Moët & Chandon
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TN : Serrata Belguardo 2010, IGT, Marchesi Mazei, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
This wine is a blend of 80% Sangiovese och 20% Alicante Nero. The Total acidity is 5.4. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 70 and 130 metres with a south to south-west exposure. The vineyard soils are mainly sandstone and limestone. The age of the vines is 12 years. The vines are spur cordon trained. The number of vines is 6,600 per hectare. All of the grapes were handpicked fromSeptember 6th (Sangiovese) and from August 30th (Alicante). The must was fermented at a temperature between 28 and 30 degrees. The maceration lasted 14 to 16 days. The wine was aged for twelve 12 months in small oak barrels french and american 225 litre oak (30% new). The wine was bottled in February 2012 and released to the market in March 2012. 42,000 bottles were produced. The first vintage of this wine was in 2001.
This wine was imported by The WineAgency Sweden AB.
Colour : Dark red/cherry colour
Aroma : Spice, cherries, herbs, oak
Taste : Cherries, oak, herbs and tobaco on finish
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 99 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 22955
Mark : C+
Website : Mazzei
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Monday, 1 October 2012
TN : Coyam 2009, Viñedos Emiliana, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile
This wine is a blend of 41% syrah, 29% carmenère, 20% merlot, 7% cabernet sauvignon, 2% mourvèdre och 1% petit verdot. The wine was finished for 13 months in oak (80% in French oak barrels and 20% in American oak barrels). Coyam is the word for “Oak Forrest” used by the original inhabitants of Chile: The Mapuches. Ancient oaks surround the vineyard where Coyam is born.
This wine received 90 points from Wine Spectator, August 2011, and 90 points from Wine Advocate, March 2012.
Colour : Dark blackcurrant
Aroma : Blackcurrant, blackberry, coconut, herbs
Taste : Blackcurrant, blackberry, coconut, earthy and spice finish
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 179 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 95108
Mark : B-
Website : Viñedos Emiliana
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Saturday, 29 September 2012
TN : Waterfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Domaine & Vineyards, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
Domaine & Vineyards began in 2009, as a collaboration between Rob Bowen, Stewart Sampson and David Rado. The company produces wine from areas Margaret River and Pemberton.
This wine was sealed with a screwcap. This wine was imported by Prime Wine Sweden AB.
Colour : Blackcurrant/red
Aroma : Oak, mint, blackcurrant, tobacco, liqourice, vanilla
Taste : Tobacco, blackcurrant, vanilla, plums, liqourice on finish
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 99 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 97058
Mark : B-
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Thursday, 27 September 2012
TN : Cono Sur Visión Chardonnay 2011, Cono Sur, Aconcagua, Casablanca Valley, Chile
The winemaker was Adolfo Hurtado.
This wine is sealed with a screwcap. This wine was imported by Spendrups Bryggeri AB.
Colour : Pale yellow, green hues
Aroma : Pineapple, mango, banana, lemon, custard
Taste : Pineapple, mango, butter, oak
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 90 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6522
Mark : C+
Website : Vina Cono Sur
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Wednesday, 26 September 2012
TN : Chateau Coucheroy 2009, Andre Lurton, Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, France
This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Colour : Pale yellow
Aroma : Oak, lemon polish, pears
Taste : Creamy texture, lemon, minerals, gooseberries
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 119 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 4136
Mark : C
Website : Andre Lurton
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Tuesday, 25 September 2012
TN : Oveja Negra Reserva Pinot Noir 2010, VIA Wines, Maule Valley, Chile
This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by The WineAgency Sweden AB.
Colour : Red, blue hues
Aroma : Red berries, spice, milk chocolate
Taste : Strawberry, herbs, liqourice
Alcohol : 14%
Price : 89 SEK
Mark : C
Website : VIA Wines
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Sunday, 23 September 2012
TN : Rabl Vinum Optimum Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Reserve 2010, Weingut Rabl, Kamptal, Austria
This wine was sealed with a screwcap. This wine was imported by Johan Lidby Vinhandel.
Colour : Pale yellow/lemon
Aroma : Herbs, lemon, grapefruit, stone fruits
Taste : Lemon, white pepper, grapefruit, herbs
Alcohol : 13%
Price : 159 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 97031
Mark : B-
Website : Weingut Rabl
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Saturday, 22 September 2012
TN : Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2011, Boekenhoutskloof, Malmesbury, Swartland, South Africa
The John Platter South African Wine Guide 2012 chose Boekenhoutskloof as the winery of the year. Th egrapes were fermented in stainless steel with selected Rhone wine yeast strains. Two thirds of the wine was matured in French oak. The residual sugar is 2.98 grammes per litre, 5.46 grammes per litre total acidity, and pH of 3.76. This wine is sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Prime Wine Sweden AB.
Colour : Dark red, blue hues
Aroma : Blackberry, raspberry, liqourice, burnt toast, white pepper
Taste : Burnt toast, smoky bacon, blackberry, liqourice, white pepper
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 99 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 22996
Website : Boekenhoutskloof
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Thursday, 20 September 2012
TN : Bodega Piedra Negra Pinot Gris 2012, Alta Coleccion, François Lurton, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
This wine is sealed with a screwcap.
Colour : Very pale watery-like straw
Aroma : White grapes, pear, apricot
Taste : White grapes, pears, apricots, slightly bitter finish
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : 75 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 6193
Mark : C
Website : François Lurton
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