https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes daily 0.75 2024-08-01 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/caravaglio-palmento-di-salina-2022 monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/d5015abf-d1e1-4b11-ba59-242922386953/image_67161345.JPG Tasting Journal - Caravaglio Palmento Di Salina Rosso Non Rosso 2022 Grapes: Nerello Cappuccio, Sangiovese Looks: A dazzling ruby. On the nose: Immediate musk, with a bit of sulfur, on the reductive side. Blows over to reveal cranberries and strawberries. After an hour open, the wine demurred to have almost no musk and much more raspberry. On the palate: Bright cranberry and strawberry. High acid with a touch of bitterness and a round mouthfeel. Finish is watery, but long — which I wish I could find in more wines. Price Point: 23 EUR / 299 NOK Terningkast: 4/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/giuseppe-quintarelli-valpolicella-1992 monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/34775e82-ea87-4599-8735-8e5aba3b22cf/image_67176705.JPG Tasting Journal - Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella 1992 Grapes: mostly Corvina and Rodinella Looks: Deep ruby bordering on garnet On the nose: Not particularly pronounced raspberry, figs, and plum. Smoke, leather, and tobacco. On the palate: So much smoke. Really savory vegetal character pairing with figs to create almost like a smoky chutney taste. Overpowering and out of balance, but quite interesting and delicious. Past best by date. Texture was quite nice, and there was relatively little sediment for the age. Structure was there. Price Point: 86 EUR / 1000 NOK at auction Terningkast: 3/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/josmeyer-les-pierrets-2008 monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/30f7e7e6-17bb-4e61-84ff-97fcc45c4869/image_67159553.JPG Tasting Journal - Josmeyer Les Pierrets 2008 The Grape: Riesling The Look: Gold and appealing. The Nose: Wow! An island full of tropical fruit and citrus stops you in your tracks. Apricot, mango, pineapple, lemon, lime, and green apple. Candied ginger. Some stone and minerality backing, slate. The Palate: Composed citrus dessert with a tropical coulis. Tastes like a citrus tart with the constituent parts all coming through: lime, lemon, green apple, meringue, mango coulis, a touch of pastry. High acid. Dry, but with a decent amount of residual sugar. I would guess it’s around 5 or 6g/L. That brings out the fruit characteristics even more on the palate and contributes to a round mouthfeel despite the relatively low alcohol for the region (12.5%). Price Point: 32 EUR / 380 NOK at auction Terningkast: 6/6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/a9d5d652-d70b-4f36-9d9c-74456592a3a4/Skjermbilde+%281%29.jpg Tasting Journal - Josmeyer Les Pierrets 2008 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/alain-graillot-syrocco monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/a0f9a976-1c4c-4d9f-9c7d-d9a2136b1c86/image_67191041.JPG Tasting Journal - Thalvin & Alain Graillot Syrocco 2021 Grape: Syrah Looks: Deep ruby On the nose: Muddled red and black fruits, difficult to discern, and not particularly intense. A hint of spice and game. Smoke On the palate: A bit more muddled dark fruit. Lacking clarity. Medium everything, solid but unremarkable. Tastes like a good Cotes du Rhone, but with more dark fruit than red. Price Point: 19 EUR / 229 NOK Terningkast: 3/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/egon-muller-scharzhof-riesling-2020 monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/c5dff4e7-7ca8-4f25-bc0f-1e09eb1c2ed2/image_67218945.JPG Tasting Journal - Egon Muller Scharzhof Riesling 2020 Grape: Riesling The Look: Straw yellow with a touch of green. Pale. On the nose: Lime, slate, honeysuckle, yuzu. Straightforward and good expression of Mosel riesling. Could use a year or two to develop more petroleum. On the palate: Off-dry, crazy high acid. In balance. Surprising amount of body for a 10% alcohol wine, medium. Really effervescent and crisp on the palate. So refreshing. Elevated limeade. Price Point: 53 EUR / 613 NOK at auction Terningkast: 4/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/serragghia-fanino-rosso-2020 monthly 0.5 2024-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/5fb79565-e233-4e86-823d-6381b3ee3b22/image_67232001.JPG Tasting Journal - Serragghia Fanino Rosso 2020 Grapes: Pignatello and Catarratto (Co-Ferment) The Look: Pale ruby On the nose: Candied cranberries. The fruit character is very “gummy candy” and bright. Reminds me of lifesaver gummies. Earth, volcano, cigar box. Green apple + stem. Really intense and specific fig leaf, rosemary, and oregano. MOUSE. On the palate: Unripe/wild strawberries, pop rocks, a touch of phenolic bitterness. Searing acid. No tannin. Watery finish. Finish is of green apple core / stem and is long and pleasant. Cream. Price Point: 138 EUR / 1600 NOK at auction. Too expensive. Terningkast: 5/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/domaine-monplezy-emocion-2021 monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/02f396ac-77c0-41fa-a7c5-1359aedda880/image_67189249.JPG Tasting Journal - Domaine Monplezy Emocion 2021 Grapes: Marsanne, Roussane Looks: Straw yellow On the nose: Tons of minerals: slate, chalk, yoghurt, gooseberry, lemon lime (Sprite), salted capers, whiff of smoke, fresh paper. On the palate: Candied lemon, chalk, Welch’s grape juice, cedar, gold apple. Intense flavors. Round in texture with oily mouthfeel, lots of body. Relatively lower acid compared to body (but not low). Easy to drink Price point: 26 EUR / Not sold in Norway Terningkast: 5/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/vi70hd15t7jzq1bmyu0sd4hbpehjf0 monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/0758207d-6da3-4e35-9ebc-c64d63946e62/image_67229185+%281%29.JPG Tasting Journal - Bereche Et Fils Ay Grand Cru 2015 Grapes: Pinot Noir (75%) & Chardonnay (25%) Looks: Gold, with streams of fine beads. On the nose: Pineapple, baked apple, white peach, coconut, spice, yogurt. The hard guava candies they give out at Chinese restaurants. Composed apple mousse cheese cake type dessert. Brioche. On the palate: Kardemommebolle. Lemon meringue pie. Randomly saffron? This is so complex and so balanced. Searingly high acid demurred by cheese and chalk finish. Great bubble character, so fine! Price Point: 167 EUR / 1988 NOK (entry level is 666 NOK) Terningkast: 6/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/a-study-in-savagnin-amp-chardonnay monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/c1b5181e-6f7d-4400-9091-90315a36ab44/image_67142657.JPG Tasting Journal - A Study In Savagnin & Chardonnay Grapes: Chardonnay & Savagnin Looks: Deep gold, verging on rust. On the nose: Oxidative classics — baked apple, hazlenut, bleach but in a good way, shrooms, walnut, dried fruit. On the palate: Mushrooms, nuts, touch of apple. Price point: Gift, no idea. Terningkast: N/A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/9ae1d956-ade1-4a2c-b0b2-a9cdeb5e3bd5/image_67204865.JPG Tasting Journal - A Study In Savagnin & Chardonnay Grapes: Chardonnay & Savagnin Looks: A summer’s peach. Light orange. On the nose: Apricot, Golden Apple, Elderflower, a touch of VA — apple cider vinegar and passion fruit. Herbs. Luscious. On the palate: 3D model of an apple, salinity, rosemary. High acid, watery finish of almond and apple. A nice fruit cake. Price point: 155 EUR / 1810 NOK at auction. Terningkast: 5/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/billecart-salmon-cuvee-louis-salmon-2009-or-the-villa-post monthly 0.5 2024-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/44b1e423-1b85-4451-9755-f63c32049d9d/image_123650291+%281%29.jpg Tasting Journal - Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon 2009 (or the Villa post) - Make it stand out Lads on tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/8dab3af7-165c-41cd-9045-6f6e03fbb275/image_67194369.JPG Tasting Journal - Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon 2009 (or the Villa post) Grape: Chardonnay Looks: The gold of Villa’s lion. Fine bead and many bubbles. On the nose: Just classic champagne: brioche, lemon curd, lime, touch of pineapple and mango. Delicious. On the palate: Almond, citrus, and brioche. Salty minerality. Mousse like texture really complements the lemon curd notes. Everything is integrated. Delicious acidity. Sparkling mineral water & lemon on the finish cleans palate and prepares for next sip. Price Point: 150 EUR / 1739 NOK Terningkast: 5/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/petaluma-coonawarra-unfiltered-2002 monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/3173c5d8-b7fe-4f83-a4bf-af5b79db883c/image_67125761.JPG Tasting Journal - Petaluma Coonawarra Unfiltered 2002 Grape: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot Looks: Bloody brick red. On the nose: Blackberry leaf, plums, and blackcurrant, hot sauce/sangrita, tar, leather. Medium intensity. On the palate: Blockbuster of a wine. Dear lord. Easily perceivable alcohol burn despite being 13,5-14%. Smooth, but striking tannins. Rich fruit: Blackberry & Plums. Bell pepper. Chocolate. Hot sauce. A thick, almost syrupy leaf/cedar element. Vanilla, smoke. Long haribo gummy bear finish. Price point: 59 EUR / 675 NOK Terningkast: 4/6 https://www.raywineconsulting.com/tasting-notes/roberto-voerzio-barolo-2006-rocche-dellannunziata monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/962f8520-a1bd-440d-83a2-f578a74d9446/theydontknow.png Tasting Journal - Roberto Voerzio Barolo 2006 (Rocche dell’Annunziata) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/609bded074a4802fdcefe035/dbc7840a-f195-43b6-a0a8-321c9a210926/image_67206401.JPG Tasting Journal - Roberto Voerzio Barolo 2006 (Rocche dell’Annunziata) Grape: Nebbiolo Looks: Deep ruby, with a touch of garnet On the nose: Floral, roses, cement, rubber, oil, game, soy sauce, only medium intensity. Red & dark berries. There’s a lot in there, but it’s challenging to get out, and the fruit has become a minor player. 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