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

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

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




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

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

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