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Article 70884:

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id	70884
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2008-01-01
druif	Malbec
alcohol	140
cijfer	170
streek	Argentina
kleur	Red

vine in Lujan de Cuyo at 1000 m , plant 1928 . 12 month in french oak , 1/3 new . very deeply colour , black core . sweet ripe bluberry , very slightly floral . perfumed but the floral element be slight ; lot of spice . more oaky spice on the palate and hint of smoky minerality . tannin be chewy but super-smooth and enhance by fresh acidity . Savoury palate and aftertaste - old-vine concentration without anything force . dense , rich velvety . alcohol be on the high side but not out of balance . dark , spicy long finish . really moreish . vgv -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 110174:

	Metadata
id	110174
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2004-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	135
cijfer	180
streek	France
kleur	White

100 % riesling . the 100 % certified-organic Heimbourg vineyard surround the Humbrecht winery and office on the Route de Colmar come out of Turckheim . Olivier farm biodynamically , and make wine in a very non-interventionist manner . these Riesling grape be harvest by hand at 46hl/ha with 14.5 % potential alcohol . Wild yeast ferment and long lee contact bring out the nuance of this very expressive Riesling , meld by 18month in traditional old oak cask . suitable for vegetarian . TA 8.3 g/l , ph 3.4 . very rich , round and juicy . powerful stuff but not fat . nicely dry on the finish - and amazingly long - so this be one Humbrecht wine you could serve with almost anything . very well do .

Article 14046:

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id	14046
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2012-01-01
druif	Baga
alcohol	120
cijfer	175
streek	Portugal
kleur	Red

not yet bottled but ready for bottle . this be the first vintage where Dirk Niepoort have full control over the vineyard and winery and have a new destemmer . pick very early -lrb- note the very moderate alcohol -rrb- . Part ferment in tank , part in lagar , very little extraction . some stem . 6 week on skin . this be exactly how he want it it to be . deep cherry red . smell surprisingly riper than the 2010 and 2011 , give that it be pick earlier - I suspect that ripe aroma be to do with the long maceration . darker fruited , damson and plum . significantly different in texture from previous vintage - unusual combination of firmness and silky texture . almost exotic fruit scent on the mid palate . mouthwater length and so utterly fresh . a very distinctive style - idiosyncratic in the context of this tasting , even though there be a wide range of style . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 16271:

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id	16271
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2011-01-01
druif	Pinot Gris
alcohol	140
cijfer	170
streek	New Zealand
kleur	White

Home block and block eight . there be a limited range of clone available when he plant in 2002 and there be half a dozen in the 0.7 ha . clone 7a -lrb- from South Africa -rrb- be the one he like - small bunch . so Block 8 Pinot Gris be all that clone . until 10 year ago , all the clone available be large-berried one from Geisenheim . he believe that explain why so many NZ PGs be floral/fat . he grow PG the way he grow Pinot Noir . no tartaric addition . try to keep sugar low enough . wine design for food because they have fullness and grip and cope with fat in food . r 4.54 g/l , ph 3.6-3 .8 . mostly old barrel . ripe and spicy on the nose . very rich and round and full in the mouth . so much more pg character than in most nz pg . Rich and dense but not heavy . balanced acidity . very very long . complex already and finish with a classic savoury -lrb- alsace-like -rrb- spice . great fruit density and a fine grip . certainly one of the best pg I have taste in New Zealand . bit of heat on the finish . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 37443:

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id	37443
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2006-01-01
druif	Marsanne
alcohol	138
cijfer	175
streek	Uruguay
kleur	White

85 % Marsanne , the rest roussanne ; 50 % barrel fermented . oily , not very aromatic nose , then citrus and apricot , rich and full in the mouth , dense and just enough freshness . even though the wine go through malolactic fermentation it be still fresh as well as very dense and concentrated . a serious not a fluffy wine . powerful and long . vinous and a little salty . mature subdue fruit . very good food wine . total 5000 bottle per annum . yield 38hl/ha . Delicious with fresh date and blue cheese . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 44311:

	Metadata
id	44311
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2009-01-01
druif	Olaszrizling
alcohol	150
cijfer	165
streek	Hungary
kleur	White

unnecessarily heavy bottle . Csopaki olaszrizling vineyard selection . 40-year-old vine . fermented and aged 6 month in 10-hl hungarian oak cask . really spicy aroma with a hint of oiliness as well as wild herb . full , rich and generous on the palate , plenty of spice but underneath that a sweet note a bit like ripe pear , maybe even apricot - hard to identify the specific flavour in the complex and powerful wine with a sour/zesty aftertaste . again , this will probably age a good deal longer but I fear it might grow heavy , since it be already go in that direction . Long , savoury finish with a bit of warmth . complex , full-bodied wine that could not come from anywhere except central Europe . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 44473:

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id	44473
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2010-01-01
druif	Cabernet Sauvignon
alcohol	140
cijfer	165
streek	Australia
kleur	Red

Screwcap . Deepish , bright crimson . invite aroma that combine a light mintiness with fresh cassis - a bit like blackcurrant sorbet with a sprig of mint on top . classic australian Cabernet tannin : full on but fully ripe so that there be density and a compact body without any astringency . some cedar on the finish keep it fresh , along with the relatively moderate alcohol . refine and full flavoured . hard to imagine anyone not like this even if it be not they preferred style . as with the half & half , I would love to see how this age . -lrb- jh -rrb- 14 %

Article 51797:

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id	51797
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2000-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	185
streek	Australia
kleur	White

Polish Hill be build on hard rock -lrb- 500-million-year old glacial formation -rrb- not on soft limestone and this result in a less generous , more steely and powerful style of wine . Topsoil be shallow with high clay content . low vigour thanks to the impenetrable rock and need some irrigation in dry vintage . smaller vine to balance smaller root system . emphasis on power and length . 1st vintage be 1981 so this be the fourth of 28 consecutive release of this wine . vine be then 10 or 12 year old on average . ripe pineapple nose but not as tropical as that sound and a touch of honey . lovely rich intense toasty palate and still so lovely and fresh . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 55216:

	Metadata
id	55216
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2002-01-01
druif	Mourvèdre
alcohol	160
cijfer	170
streek	Australia
kleur	Red

bushvine plant in 1853 , make this probably the oldest Mourvedre vineyard in the world . Dry grow . after finish fermentation in 50 % new and 50 % older french oak , the wine be age in these same barrel for a total of 16 month . ph 3.42 , TA 6.2 g/l , r 3.1 g/l . intense ripe fruit : both sweet and a little meaty and lot of spice , even ginger . a little raisiny and slightly oxidise on the nose -lrb- under cork -rrb- , hence the minus . but better freshness on the palate - surprising give the high alcohol and the level of residual sugar - and rich and savoury and spicy . dense , smooth tannin . full body and still just fresh . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 55453:

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id	55453
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	125
cijfer	170
streek	Austria
kleur	White

start off with lemon and lime but the palate be more oily and fat and rich , with a spiced freshness . deep , spicy , long and powerful , notably so for federspiel with moderate alcohol . lot of minerally spice but could do with a little more freshness -lrb- not help by the temperature of the sample at the end of the tasting -rrb- . -lrb- jh -rrb-

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Article 29497:

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id	29497
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2009-01-01
druif	Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot
alcohol	140
cijfer	150
streek	Australia
kleur	Red

45 % Shiraz , 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 25 % merlot from the small family-run Walter Clappis Winery with grape from they vineyard in the Willunga foothill of McLaren Vale . soil be a rich loam over clay with patch of underlie limestone and the vineyard be certify biodynamic . vine be 25 year old , hand prune and hand pick with a yield of 2 tonnes/acre . variety fermented separately in open , traditional three - tonne fermenter . seven day ' skin contact , with pumpover twice daily , then lightly press with all pressing be return to the free run . Malo in barrel then final assemblage and mature in one-year-old american and french oak hogshead for 18 month . winemaker Walter Clappis , he daughter Kimberly and she partner James Cooter . bottled unfiltered . suitable for vegetarian and vegan . TA 6.9 g/l , ph 3.40 g/l , r 0.6 g/l . what a shame that the oak seem to dominate the lovely fruit so vehemently . great idea but the execution lack a bit of finesse .

Article 36626:

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id	36626
author	Victoria Daskal
date	2006-01-01
druif	Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre
alcohol	150
cijfer	170
streek	Australia
kleur	Red

sc 70 % Grenache , 20 % shiraz and 10 % mourvedre . the original block of vine , plant in 1918 , on the lower side of the winery , have a plentiful amount of ironstone throughout the soil structure , which enhance the body and tannic structure of the wine . the soil vary from deep sand over clay , loam over limestone , classic terra rossa , and red shallow clay to hard rock and shale base soil . vine be 30-120 year old . grape be basket-pressed , and the free-run and pressing be combine in oak . no cold soak , and the ferment be inoculate immediately . ferment finish in barrel and 100 % malolactic . mature in a mixture of french and american oak , both new and old for 12 month . no fining and minimal filtration . suitable for vegetarian and vegan . bottled March 2007 . Chief winemaker Chester Osborn , Senior winemaker Jack Walton . Fruity and very prickly . intense and concentrated flavour . very bold and long . wave of flavour … and layered with some satisfying wood . -lrb- vd -rrb-

Article 58665:

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id	58665
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2009-01-01
druif	Cabernet Sauvignon
alcohol	148
cijfer	155
streek	Argentina
kleur	Red

96 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 % malbec from vineyard around Mendoza , plant on loam and clay soil at a average altitude of 950 m with a strongly continental climate . guyot prune , train with traditional vsp and the vine be 10 year old with a density of 5,000 vines/ha . grape be hand pick , with a average yield of 70 hl/ha . total maceration time of 40 day and the grape be ferment at 25-32degc with select yeast in concrete vat with regular pumpover . 100 % natural malolactic . 60 % of the blend mature in barrel -lrb- some new , other up to fourth fill -rrb- for six month . Winemaker Aurelio Montes . no fining and a light filter , so suitable for vegetarian and vegan . TA 5.23 g/l , ph 3.82 , r 2.8 g/l . bright crimson . intense nose with a hint of oak . lot of round fruit . and some heat and chew on the end .

Article 29498:

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id	29498
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2011-01-01
druif	Shiraz
alcohol	140
cijfer	160
streek	Australia
kleur	Red

100 % Shiraz , grow biodynamically on Walter Clappis ' own vineyard in Willunga foothill , McLaren Vale . the 2011 vintage be the first vintage to be certify Organic . soil be rich loam over clay with patch of limestone . vine be 15 year old , yield 2 tonnes/acre . grape be gently crushed then the must be pump into traditional open fermenter with twice daily pumpover and hand plunging . ferment up to 26 degc . approx . 25 % be run off skin to complete ferment in new french oak , rest have additional maceration . 50 % mature in new french oak and 50 % in 1-year-old american oak for 18 month . Winemaker Walter Clappis and daughter Kimberley Clappis . bottled unfiltered and suitable for vegetarian and vegan . r < 2.0 g/l . dark crimson . Salty . dense with some freshness . tannin and acidity relatively mellow . qgv

Article 53421:

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id	53421
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2011-01-01
druif	Assyrtiko
alcohol	145
cijfer	170
streek	Greece
kleur	White

90 % assyrtiko , 5 % Aidani and 5 % Athiri grow on south and east face slope on Santorini 's volcanic soil . harvest by hand in early August with a yield of 2,000-4 ,000 kgs/ha . plant at a density of 2,000 - 2,500 vines/ha and prune and train into a circular basket shape to protect grape from the Meltemi wind and intense greek island sun . not irrigated , thrive on the humidity of the night air . Phylloxera never reach Santorini due to the dry volcanic ash soil - so the vine be over 100 year old . gentle press , then ferment in stainless-steel tank at 16-18degc for 30-50 day . age in tank for four to six month with two month on lees with stir . Winemaker Haridimos Hatzidakis . suitable for vegetarian and vegan . TA 5.8 g/l , ph 3.10 , r 2.43 g/l . Mmm . smell those volcanic soil ! no euro joke , please . this be greek wine at its finest . racy and revive with a beginning , middle and end to the thoroughly satisfying experience . Laurel leaf flavour . dense and long . great stuff ! vgv

Article 60561:

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id	60561
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2010-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	125
cijfer	170
streek	Germany
kleur	White

100 % riesling . the Hochheimer Holle vineyard be characterise by heavy clay soil and a southerly exposition with a 15deg slope near the Rhine river . average age of the vine be 30 year , plant at a density of approximately 4,500 vines/ha . grape be hand pick with a yield of 40 hl/ha in a late harvest -lrb- end of oct 2010 -rrb- . gentle press in pneumatic tank press then ferment in stainless-steel tank or untoasted wooden barrel for four week at a controlled temperature of 18degC . mature until Mar 2011 on fine lees . winemaker Gunter Kunstler and Rolf Schregel . TA 9.2 g/l , r 5.4 g/l . precious crystalline baby with real integrity . lot of fruit even though it be very dry tasting . funny that Waitrose should be one of the best place to find this outre style of wine in the UK !

Article 66270:

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id	66270
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2007-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	80
cijfer	165
streek	Germany
kleur	White

sc 100 % riesling grape from Loosen 's own vineyard . the vine be plant on very steep , south to south-west face slope with weathered , red volcanic soil . they be 10-80 year old , and be plant on they own rootstock , as it be too dry for phylloxera , at a density of 6,000-10 ,000 vines/ha . traditional single Mosel pruning system , as well as adjustable wire system with the newer plant vineyard . hand-harvested at 50-70hl / ha mid-late-oct . gently press in tank press , and fermented with ambient and select yeast , in temperature controlled barrel and stainless steel tank . fine with kieselguhr . bottled 20th March 2008 . suitable for vegetarian . Winemaker Ernst F. Loosen . quite a bit of sulphur and proper fruity sweetness . gentle on the palate and lot of easy fun . some spice and interest and still slightly too astringent and sulphurous to drink quite yet .

Article 10002:

	Metadata
id	10002
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2010-01-01
druif	Grenache
alcohol	125
cijfer	140
streek	France
kleur	Rose

100 % Grenache . vine be 15-20 year old and plant on clay limestone and deep river-pebble soil at 80-m altitude on the Languedoc plain , close to the Mediterranean , at a density of 4,000 vines/ha . in 2010 the grape be exceptionally healthy due to windy condition for three week before pick , and yield be low . mechanically harvest with a yield of 65 hl/ha , the grape be gently press and vinify for 10 day at low temperature in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vat . no malo and cross-flow filter . bottled early Feb 2011 . Winemaker Vincent Charleux . TA 4.95 g/l , ph 3.34 , r 4.5 g/l . bottle in Beaujolais . simple jujube flavour . awfully sweet and watery . could do with a little more acidity . a bit sickly .

Article 16022:

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id	16022
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2011-01-01
druif	Chardonnay
alcohol	133
cijfer	150
streek	France
kleur	White

100 % Chardonnay from a small , english family-run estate , currently in conversion to organic viticulture in the cool climate of limoux -lrb- post code 11300 , hence the name of the wine -rrb- . 18 - to 23-year-old vine on clay-limestone soil at 350m altitude with a low yield of 37 hl/ha . 25 % barrel-fermented in one - to three-year-old demi-muid after gentle press ; lees stir until Christmas 2011 and no malolactic fermentation . 75 % stainless steel cool-fermented . blended February 2012 ; bentonite fine and bottled post membrane filter on the estate late March 2012 . french/australian winemaking team of Laurent Girault and Richard Osborn . Domaine Begude be a member of Britpack : french wine , british winemaker . suitable for vegetarian and vegan . Alc 13.38 % , TA 5.74 g/l , ph 3.38 , r 2.15 g/l . quite deep bright gold . -lrb- they seem to have be ' in conversion ' for rather a long time ! -rrb- fresh and silk texture even without great depth of flavour but very competent . certainly nothing to object to .

Article 18254:

	Metadata
id	18254
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2012-01-01
druif	Gewurztraminer
alcohol	135
cijfer	165
streek	France
kleur	White

100 % gewurztraminer from the Blanck family 's 23 year-old vine around the village of Kientzheim . plant at a density of 4,800 vines/ha on gentle clay and limestone south-facing slope . 20 % of grape from the Grand Cru Furstentum site be add . hand-harvested with a average yield of 60 hl/ha . Long , gentle press in a pneumatic bag press be follow by short skin contact . spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast last up to 8 week in temp-controlled stainless steel tank . no malo and aged 4 month on the lees . bottle April 2013 . Winemaker Frederic Blanck . suitable for vegetarian and vegan . TA 4.2 g/l , ph 3.62 , r 18.0 g/l . IWSC 2013 bronze medal . heady , smoky , almost catty aroma . lot of fun if serve cool enough with only the merest hint of floral air freshener . clean and long .

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Article 107898:

	Metadata
id	107898
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2010-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	185
streek	Germany
kleur	White

a delightfully delicate fragrance of exotic fruit and even butterscotch reflect a very successful gamble to exploit even the last ray of November sun . the palate reward this effort with a plethora of citrus fruit flavour against the backdrop of really ripe , but nevertheless lively , acidity . complexity be gain by the emergence of a subtle touch of earthy minerality , and the contribution of spontaneous fermentation express itself in a attractive herbal rather than herbaceous notion . a ample body , great substance and exquisite texture complete a outstanding performance . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 52824:

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id	52824
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	185
streek	Germany
kleur	White

the acceptable face of spontaneous fermentation combine a gentle notion of herbaceous green mint with the attractive fragrance of ripe yellow fruit and a entice scent of almost exotic spice . very compact on the palate , the Juffer-Sonnenuhr be not design to flatter the taste bud with superficial nicety , but require dedication to grapple with the rugged expression of gravelly minerality , a juicy grapefruit flavour the only concession to the early intruder . this be seriously dry , have massive power and bear the promise to deliver great complexity to the patient . the Olympic decathlon require manifold talent and plenty of strength . if there be such a event for Grosse Gewachse , this would be a serious medal contender . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 38818:

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id	38818
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	190
streek	Germany
kleur	White

what do we expect from a truly great grand cru ? not just fruit , minerality , body , substance , texture and great length , but that all these attribute complement each other in great harmony rather than compete for individual attention . the Dellchen 2012 , just as many of its predecessor , show great elegance and finesse , even at this youthful stage . grapefruit and orange do get a look in , but so do the produce of more local orchard , and what they have in common be a wonderful freshness of flavour , not overripe , but just to the point . but there be far more to the Dellchen than just a basket of fruit : crystalline clarity of expression , animate acidity and a fine edge of minerality perfect a outstanding performance . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 41156:

	Metadata
id	41156
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	165
streek	Germany
kleur	White

the greener note of spontaneous fermentation be already give way to the aroma of ripe yellow fruit , supplement by the gentlest of citrusy fragrance . on the palate this wine be quite tactile with a flinty expression of minerality , the fruit still quite reserve . add value come from the customary contribution of delicate herbal and floral note , spring meadow spring to mind . despite its undeniable substance the emphasis of the fruhlingsplatzchen lie on elegance . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 41216:

	Metadata
id	41216
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	185
streek	Germany
kleur	White

though the Halenberg 2012 be still reticent on the nose , there be at least promise of exotic fruit , fragrant herb and flinty-smoky minerality . the palate be compact with substance and require dedication to pry apart its individual component into more easily identifiable flavour . I think it would be fair to say that at this early stage a salty expression of minerality have the upper hand over the fruit , and much of the early appeal of this concentrated Grosses Gewachs lie in the element of texture and vinosity . in a aberration of a famous slogan one could be tempt to say ' never mind the taste , feel the quality ' . very powerful and very long this might have be worth a even higher score , but sometimes top score only serve to tempt premature consumption . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 54875:

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id	54875
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	175
streek	Germany
kleur	White

the nose be already show a element of complexity , as stone fruit aroma be complement by a gentle scent of herbal tea and a delicate notion of fennel , while the initial herbaceous character be lose its dominance . on the palate a stony minerality keep a firm grip on the early perception , but be well complement by subtle note of caraway and fennel . have already develop well since tasting it first two month ago . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 60550:

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id	60550
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2012-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	165
streek	Germany
kleur	White

the still-restrained aroma of the Herrenberg do reveal some gentle notion of herb and spice . the acidity be sound , the minerality dusty and vaguely medicinal , delicate nuance of stone fruit flavour bring up the -lrb- attractive -rrb- rear . the flattery of residual sugar have be keep to the minimum , leave the centre stage to a true expression of terroir . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 87686:

	Metadata
id	87686
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2010-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	170
streek	Germany
kleur	White

a very delicate fruit scent be ably support by a gentle fragrance of hay and herb . fresh stone fruit flavour and a robust acidity be the main proponent of a lively performance , lift even more by a intriguing herbal notion . plenty of substance and power take we into a lengthy finish . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 94652:

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id	94652
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2011-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	175
streek	Germany
kleur	White

big on herbaceous aroma of spontaneous fermentation at this early stage , but Thomas Haag do not believe in flattery to deceive . the palate open with a lightly medicinal taste , but this be soon supersede by some fine citrus fruit flavour . there be a gentle quinine minerality that complement grapefruit juice , flesh and pith to perfection . plenty of edge at the moment , but substance and length bear great promise . -lrb- m -rrb-

Article 109189:

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id	109189
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2010-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	0
cijfer	190
streek	Germany
kleur	White

lightly exotic fruit on the nose be support by a rich buttery note with just a dash of caramel . Peach and grapefruit stand out among the many fruit nuance and find the perfect balance between tropical and local fruit expression . the precocious acidity of 2010 have be charm into its best behaviour , lively , juicy , but never disruptive . a deft herbal touch combine with a generous measure of salty minerality to make the Morstein a example of extraordinary complexity . but this wine be as much about feel as it be about taste : subtle texture , tremendous substance , great concentration and endless finish stretch the limit of sensory perception to a intellectual level . -lrb- m -rrb-

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Article 86500:

	Metadata
id	86500
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2011-01-01
druif	Malbec
alcohol	150
cijfer	170
streek	Argentina
kleur	Red

Gualtallary-Tupungato , vine aged 50 + year from one parcel . small berry give only 30 hl/ha . 15 % saignee , two week ' post-fermentation maceration and a year in french oak , ony 18 % new.very dark , like elderberry juice , with deep purple rim and black core . invite , intense but not overly sweet dark fruit , with a hint of violet but also something more savoury and mineral . already surprisingly complex even in it youth . firm , rich , dense but not heavy , and the alcohol not too instrusive except in a slight heat on the finish . keep lively and juicy at the end by the freshness and the purity of the fruit and the restraint in use of new oak , even though the tannin be pretty compact at the moment , but velvety too . lot of pleasure now but I think it would be even better after another year in bottle . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 13200:

	Metadata
id	13200
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2003-01-01
druif	Pinot Noir
alcohol	135
cijfer	170
streek	New Zealand
kleur	Red

yield be slash to half due to severe and recur spring frost , couple with poor flowering weather . hardest hit block fail to crop at all . plenty of lovely warm day through the summer , but overall it be variable , and even a frost warning mid way through vintage ! harvest be thankfully very settle and dry , though cool . the spring frost mean that fruit-set timing -lrb- and therefore ripeness -rrb- be all over the place . picker have to be very selective and careful , leave behind second-set -lrb- and third-set … -rrb- bunch . Leaf canopy be notable for they scrappiness , a hangover from the frost and wind , and a marked contrast from the abundant green canopy we see in the 2002 season . quite a burgundian season -lrb- warm summer , cool autumn -rrb- and one with exciting potential . relative heat unit 1241 , yield 2 t/ha , extract 31 g/l , TA 5.5 g/l , ph 3.65 , 10 % whole bunch . very dark ruby indeed . Smudgy rim . really lift , almost fungal nose . Pretty complex on the nose but the most fragile of the lot . Pretty sweet , dark , foxglove sort of bouquet and rather dry tannin . just the merest hint of greenness underneath but very polished and confident overall . not quite as clean as the 2004 but it certainly deliver . Long .

Article 13204:

	Metadata
id	13204
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2000-01-01
druif	Pinot Noir
alcohol	140
cijfer	165
streek	New Zealand
kleur	Red

cooler than average summer with just the right amount of rain and a warm , dry autumn to follow . crop level be the best since 1996 thanks to fewer of the cool , windy episode we frequently experience during spring flowering . excellent level of natural acidity and low ph 's be a feature of this classic cool-climate vintage , produce wine that be tightly focus with beautiful varietal expression and balance . one of we best vintage . relative heat unit 1160 , yield 3.4 t/ha , extract 27 g/l , TA 5.3 g/l , ph 3.59 , 5 % whole bunch . still deep ruby . the merest hint of bandaid on the nose . tighten up on the palate . we open a second bottle just in case . ' not as fresh but it do not have the cork taint . ' almost rudely healthy on the nose to I and then very rude and fruity on the palate . slightly grainy finish . overall I prefer the first bottle with its lush fruit . the second bottle be a little more veggie .

Article 47700:

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id	47700
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2000-01-01
druif	Cabernet Sauvignon
alcohol	0
cijfer	180
streek	Italy
kleur	Red

the first vintage of this famously heretical wine name after Giovanni Gaja 's reaction to the news that the foreign Cabernet Sauvignon be to be plant on 2.5 ha surround by Nebbiolo in Barbaresco , darmagus be local dialect for ' what a shame ' . ' my father never really become a fan of Cabernet Sauvignon , ' Angelo tell we . ' he just be not interested . he like very old Barbaresco . ' Gaia say that the wine still have some Nebbiolo characteristic because of where it grow . just 600-800 case make each year . beautiful mature ruby shade right to the rim and a wonderfully sumptuous plummy , cedary bouquet of which many a Medocain would be jealous . very gentle and sweet but with marvellous freshness too . hint of liquorice . lovely .

Article 75968:

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id	75968
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2006-01-01
druif	Doña Blanca
alcohol	140
cijfer	150
streek	Spain
kleur	White

very old variety plant in northwest Spain and Portugal where it be know as Siria . unnecessarily heavy bottle . if I remember correctly , this be not a variety hold in particularly high esteem locally . Pale gold . not much nose . big and bold with a hint of ginger . a bit heavy and lack freshness and acidity - a very rare fault in this part of the world . hint of fermented honey . just too old ?

Article 11021:

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id	11021
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2010-01-01
druif	Malagousia
alcohol	130
cijfer	165
streek	Greece
kleur	White

very pale with a green glint . a little exotic - merest hint of ginger together with ripe lemon , even lime . exotic spice on the palate too , touch of clove , maybe coconut . a slight creamy grip , some weight but no heaviness . lively and spice on the finish . both creamy and fresh . Pretty zippy for this variety but ripe enough to have retain complex aroma . Delicious . -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 17557:

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id	17557
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2009-01-01
druif	Godello
alcohol	135
cijfer	165
streek	Spain
kleur	White

33-year-old vine grow on slate and schist face north at 670 m altitude and a west-facing slate and schist site at 480 m altitude . yield just 1 kg and 500 g per vine respectively . a bit fatter than the Valdesil wine on the nose though with lot of interest . fully mature and with interesting green fruit flavour and the merest hint of bitterness on the finish . not that much tingle or acidity - perhaps because of the vintage ? big and bold . drink up !

Article 23104:

	Metadata
id	23104
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2007-01-01
druif	Pinot Noir
alcohol	0
cijfer	160
streek	United Kingdom
kleur	White

100 % Pinot Noir . the merest hint of pink in this pale copper wine without a very strong bead . perfumed and well balanced . off dry but with a very nice small bead . quite sophisticated , though it do not taste nearly as dry as many . the acidity seem much lower . very flattering .

Article 30796:

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id	30796
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2009-01-01
druif	Pinot Noir
alcohol	125
cijfer	160
streek	Canada
kleur	Red

a blend of the produce of four estate vineyard . Pale ruby . very gentle with some savoury-spectrum mature Pinot Noir note . a hint of coffee . fully evolve . delicate with some sweetness . and just a slight rusty note on the end . will need careful food matching ; nothing too assertive . also should be serve relatively cool .

Article 37136:

	Metadata
id	37136
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2004-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	115
cijfer	175
streek	Luxembourg
kleur	White

half bottle . beautiful burnish gold colour . much more complex aroma than most ice wine and deeper gold in colour . a slight mushroom note presage a very pure orange dry apricot sweetness with excellent balancing acidity . a merest hint of kerosene , rich and viscous and great depth and length . -lrb- jh -rrb-

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Article 110145:

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id	110145
author	Richard Hemming
date	2007-01-01
druif	Chardonnay/Auxerrois
alcohol	126
cijfer	170
streek	France
kleur	White

12 g/l r -lrb- usually dry , but the wild yeast naturally stop ferment in July 2008 -rrb- , 50 hl/ha . expressive chalky , earthy tone with sharp melon and honey tone plus a smoke and flint character . Round and delicious with pear fruit , barley-sugar finish , great length and balance . mouthwater acidity and charming texture . -lrb- rh -rrb-

Article 53321:

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id	53321
author	Richard Hemming
date	2009-01-01
druif	Chardonnay
alcohol	137
cijfer	170
streek	South Africa
kleur	White

TA 6.3 g/l , ph 3.4 , r 2.1 g/l . Blue cheese character , which be a bit strong , but sort of appeal too , oddly . very lengthy . show maturity , and something chablis-esque in its minerality . grow on you - esoteric and interesting . -lrb- rh -rrb-

Article 95493:

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id	95493
author	Michael Schmidt
date	2011-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	80
cijfer	185
streek	Germany
kleur	White

Lemon and honey cream and raisin on the nose . pack with ripe honey-soaked citrus and lemon zest and some spice and a deeper layer of rich tropical fruit . it have good attack and vigour , especially compare with the languid slow sensuality of the Loch Weinhof Herrenberg . this have a edge of pithy bitterness and lime marmalade . beautiful length , racing line . -lrb- m & tc -rrb-

Article 108196:

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id	108196
author	Walter Speller
date	2012-01-01
druif	Pinot Bianco
alcohol	0
cijfer	155
streek	Italy
kleur	White

brilliant pale straw yellow . bread crumb and something that be reminiscent of talcum powder but wear off with aeration . fairly neutral fruit and not make any big wave but well make . -lrb- w -rrb-

Article 108823:

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id	108823
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2012-01-01
druif	Viognier
alcohol	140
cijfer	150
streek	Australia
kleur	White

from Charlie 's Patch vineyard in Charleston . very pale . in the perfume there be a interesting combination of the lush bloomy side of viognier with something a little more green and vegetal . a attractive whole even if not very concentrated . the finish be a bit watery . it should perhaps be no more than ps9 to stand up to the competition from , say , the Languedoc ?

Article 12734:

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id	12734
author	Richard Hemming
date	2010-01-01
druif	Moscatel
alcohol	140
cijfer	165
streek	Chile
kleur	White

Pajarete be a old chilean appellation for a particular style of sweet wine . the wine must be make from 100 % Moscatel , with a minimum alcohol level of 14 % . Honey , marmalade , and a really well define burnt sugar character on the finish . not much botryti character , but very charming flavour profile all the same , and not at all sickly . -lrb- rh -rrb-

Article 15944:

	Metadata
id	15944
author	Richard Hemming
date	2009-01-01
druif	Riesling
alcohol	115
cijfer	170
streek	Germany
kleur	White

wonderful honey and caramelised sugar . dreamy lime fruit , more approachable than the trocken style . lengthy and open with a bit of botryti give marmalade character . -lrb- rh -rrb-

Article 37457:

	Metadata
id	37457
author	Julia Harding MW
date	2012-01-01
druif	Muscat
alcohol	130
cijfer	170
streek	Chile
kleur	White

Fruit grow on decompose granite just 18 km from the ocean and therefore on a cool site . Ungrafted , unirrigated bushvine plant in 1975 in a gently hilly region . average yield just 1.5 kg per vine . destemm and ferment on the skin in centenarian clay amphora -lrb- tinaja -rrb- over 15 day , undergo partial carbonic maceration , and then overwinter on the skin in the tinaja for 6 month . after malo , the wine be rack off the skin and spend another 6 month in tinaja . unfiltered and with no addition apart from a low level of so2 at bottle . De Martino suggest the follow food match : fatty fish with slightly earthy flavoring … crab pie or seafood soup , and even the classic combination of pecorino cheese with fresh herb , or a semi-mature goat cheese with a kick ' . Colour of pale apricot - not as deep as orange . intense and invite aroma : grapey , perfumed Muscat character but still have a elegance about it . some ' orange wine ' be astringent . this be not . a touch of apricot , too . a gentle tannic grip . lovely scent on the mid palate . softish acidity , freshness add by the very slight bitter note on the finish . Long , scented , firm finish . not you average Muscat but definitely Muscat . well do ! -lrb- jh -rrb-

Article 54436:

	Metadata
id	54436
author	Richard Hemming
date	2000-01-01
druif	Malmsey
alcohol	0
cijfer	180
streek	Portugal
kleur	White

a fabulous rusty colour and a even more fabulous brazil nut character to the nose , plus burnt caramel -lrb- that ' rancio ' character -rrb- and then absolutely brutal but brilliant acidity that bolt through the middle of the wine keep it razor sharp . extremely lengthy , extremely complex , ideal for cold dark night . just fantastic .

Article 71678:

	Metadata
id	71678
author	Jancis Robinson
date	2009-01-01
druif	Chardonnay
alcohol	0
cijfer	175
streek	New Zealand
kleur	White

cork closure ! really very seriously interesting nose with layer of wild life and blossom and flower . great depth and not ridiculously price . wonderful intensity and something that really capture the taster 's interest . great balance and length . floral/chenin spectrum of flavour . the acidity , for once , be not its most obvious attribute .