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Mittwoch, 1. Januar 2014

WineInspector's Top10 Red Wines of 2013





Place 7:

Meroni Il Velluto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2005:
This blend (Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara) matured for five years in Slavonian oak barrels and is ruby in colour with brown reflexes. In the nose beguiling flavours of cherry, sandal wood, herbs and orange. On the palate black cherry, herbs and sandal wood, sustained by concealed tannins. Medium to full bodied, perfect-balanced and a long aftertaste. Best buy! Drink: 2013-2038.
Rating: 94 points.

Meroni Il Velluto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2005:
Diese Cuvée (Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara) reifte 5 Jahre lang in Fässern aus slawonischer Eiche und ist rubinrot mit braunen Reflexen. In der Nase betörende Düfte von Kirsche, Sandelholz, Kräutern und Orange. Im Mund Schwarzkirsche, Kräuter und Sandelholz, gestützt von fast versteckten Tanninen. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, perfekte Balance und ein langer Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 94**



and:

Monteverro Toskana IGT 2009:
This blend (45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot) matured for 24 months in French oak barriques and is deep dark red in the glass. In the nose flavours of black bread, caramel, thyme and a hint of glue. On the palate well-balanced with black bread, thyme and cherry. Full bodied, soft tannins and a long aftertaste. Good buy! Drink. 2013-2026.
Rating: 94 points.

Monteverro Toskana IGT 2009:
Dieser Verschnitt (45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot 10% Petit Verdot) reifte 24 Monate lang in Fässern aus französischer Eiche und erscheint in tief dunklem Rot im Glas. In der Nase Düfte nach Schwarzbrot, Karamell, Thymian und etwas Leim. Am Gaumen harmonisch mit Schwarzbrot, Thymian und Kirsche. Voller Körper, weiche Tannine und ein langer Abgang. 
WineInspector-Wertung: 94*

and:

Tenuta Il Greppo Biondi Santi Annata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2008:
36 months in Salvonian oak. Ruby coloured in the centre with orange reflexes at the edge. In the nose wet wood and meat. On the palate soft with cherry, subtle herbs and meat. Medium to full bodied, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Compared to other 2008 Brunellos very young and open. Good buy! Drink: 2013-2025.
Rating: 94 points.

Tenuta Il Greppo Biondi Santi Annata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2008:
36 Monate in slawonischer Eiche. Im Kern rubinrot, orange Reflexe am Rand. In der Nase nasses Holz und Fleisch. Am Gaumen weich mit Kirsche, feine Kräutern und Fleisch. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, gut integrierte Tannine und ein langes Finale. Im Gegensatz zu anderen 2008er Brunellos sehr jung und zugänglich. 
WineInspector-Wertung: 94*

and:

Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva „Poggio Al Vento“ DOCG 2004:
Only 1500 bottles have been made of this beauty. The “Poggio Al Vento” (100% Sangiovese) matured for 48 months in Slavonian and French oak casks, two years in the bottle and is ruby in colour. A complex bouquet with meat, cherry, pepper, mocha and vanilla, after a certain time spices and sage. On the palate cherry and pepper intermixed with spices and vanilla. Medium to full bodied, soft tannins and a long aftertaste. Still a bit passive. Good buy! Drink: 2016-2025.
Rating: 94 points.

Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva „Poggio Al Vento“ DOCG 2004:
Es existieren nur 1500 Flaschen von diesem Wein. Der „Poggio Al Vento“ (100% Sangiovese) reifte 48 Monate in slawonischen und französischen Eichenfässern sowie zwei Jahre auf der Flasche und weist eine rubinrote Farbe auf. Ein komplexes Bouquet mit Fleisch, Pfeffer, Mokka und Vanille, später Gewürze und Salbei. Im Mund Kirsche und Pfeffer sowie Gewürze und Vanille. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, weiche Tannine und ein langer Abgang. Noch etwas passiv. 
WineInspector-Wertung: 94*



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Place 4:

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige AOC 2010:
The 2010 Cuvée Prestige (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault) matured in Foudre and in Demi-Muids and has more of everything compared to the 2009 vintage. In the nose a massive bouquet with flavours of black berry, wild berries and blueberry intermixed with plum, prune, mirabelle, caramel, herbal notes and sawdust. On the palate it offers great balance, succulence, complexity and softness with plum, blueberry, prune, stone fruit, mirabelle, herbs and slight minerality. Medium to full bodied, silky tannins and a good lenghth in the aftertaste. Best buy! Drink: 2016-2029.
Rating: 95 points.

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige AOC 2010:
Die 2010er Cuvée Prestige (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault) reifte sowohl in Foudres als auch in Demi-Muids und bietet in allen Belangen mehr als der 2009er Jahrgang. In der Nase ein massives Bouquet mit mit Düften nach Brombeere, Waldbeeren und Blaubeere sowie Pflaume, Mirabelle, Karamell, Kräuternoten und Sägespäne. Im Mund bietet die Cuvée Prestige großartige Balance, Saftigkeit, Komplexität und Weichheit mit Pflaume, Blaubeere, Trockenpflaume, Steinobst, Mirabelle, Kräuternoten und leichte Mineralität. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, seidige Tannine und eine gute Länge im Abgang.
WineInspector-Wertung: 95**

and:

Niepoort Vintage Bioma Vinha Velha DOC 2011 [Cask Sample]:
This beauty has been composed of Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Francesa and Touriga Nacional from over 80 years old vines and matured for several months in pipas (550L). It appears dark violet in the glass and offers intense and sweet flavours of mint, leather, plum, wild berries as well as a touch of orange in the nose. On the palate expressive waves of wild berries, plum and blueberry fill the mouth. Medium bodied, perfect integrated tannins and a long aftertaste. Best buy! Drink: 2013-2035.
Rating: 95 points.

Niepoort Vintage Bioma Vinha Velha DOC 2011 [Fassprobe]:
Dieses Prachtexemplar wurde aus den Rebsorten Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Francesa und Touriga Nacional von über 80 Jahre alten Reben verschnitten und reifte mehrere Monate in Pipas (550L Holzfässer). Dunkles Violett im Glas. Intensive und süße Düfte nach Minze, Leder, Pflaume, Waldbeeren sowie ein Hauch von Orange in der Nase. Im Mund füllen expressive Wellen von Waldbeeren, Pflaume und Blaubeere den Mund aus. Mittlerer Körper, perfekt integrierte Tannine und ein langer Abgang.
WineInspector-Wertung: 95**

and:

Pago de Carraovejas El Anejón DO 2009:
This blend has been made from 93% Tinto Fino, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot. Like the Crianza it matured for 12 months in French oak barriques. It is deep dark red in colour and reveals a complex bouquet with wet wood, a hint of orange, cherry and sandal wood. On the palate it exhibits great depth, complexity and density: aromas of sandal wood, coffee, dark chocolate and plum, sustained by good, but slightly hard tannins. Full bodied, good extract and a good length in the aftertaste. Still a bit reticent, but power and finesse already shine through. After 4-5 days very expressive with intense butter, coffee, mocha, tobacco and caramel. Great quality over days. Best buy! Drink: 2016-2022.
Rating: 95 points.

Pago de Carraovejas El Anejón DO 2009:
Diese Cuvée wurde aus 93% Tinto Fino, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon und 1% Merlot vinifiziert. Wie schon die Crianza reifte auch der El Anejón 12 Monate in französischen Barriques. Er erscheint in tief dunklem Rot und besitzt ein komplexes Bouquet mit nassem Holz, etwas Orange, Kirsche und Sandelholz. Im Mund brilliert er mit viel Tiefe, Komplexität und Dichte: Aromen von Sandelholz, Kaffee, dunkler Schokolade und Pflaume, gestützt von guten, aber noch etwas harten Tanninen. Voller Körper, guter Extrakt und gute Länge im Abgang. Noch etwas geschlossen, aber Kraft und Finesse scheinen bereits durch. Nach 4-5 Tagen sehr expressiv mit intensiven Noten von Butter, Kaffee, Mokka, Tabak und Karamell. Großartige Qualität über Tage. 
WineInspector-Wertung: 95**

Place 3:

Tenuta Il Greppo Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2007:
This Sangiovese matured for three years in Slavonian oak barrels. It appears ruby in the glass. A complex bouquet with flavours of meat, wood and cherry intermixed with herbs and pine-cone. On the palate the 2007 Riserva exhibits terrific volume and expression with aromas of cherry, vanilla, toast and smoke paired with plum, slight lemon, strawberry and floral notes. After some days more expressive. Full bodied, concealed tannins and a long aftertaste. Good buy! Drink: 2017-2035.
Rating: 96 points.

Tenuta Il Greppo Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2007:
Dieser Sangiovese reifte drei Jahre lang in Fässern aus slawonischer Eiche und erscheint in rubinroter Farbe im Glas. Ein komplexes Bouquet mit Düften nach Fleisch, Holz und Kirsche sowie Kräutern und Tannenzapfen. Am Gaumen zeigt die 2007er Riserva fantastisches Volumen und Ausdruckskraft mit Aromen von Kirsche, Vanille, Toast und Rauch, gepaart mit Pflaume, feiner Zitrone, Erdbeere und floralen Noten. Nach ein paar Tagen noch expressiver. Voller Körper, fast verborgene Tannine und ein langes Finale. 
WineInspector-Wertung: 96*



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Place 1:

Niepoort Vintage DOC 2011 [Cask Sample]:
This sleeper (Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Touriga Nacional from grapes older than 80 years) matured for 2 years in both toneis (30.000L barrels) and pipas (550L barrels) and appears dark violet in colour. In the nose intense, concentrated and deep flavours of plum, violets and pepper intermixed with liquorice, wild berries and blueberry. On the palate it shows great expression, polish and finesse with plum, blueberry, pepper and violets; mineral notes in the background. The sweetness is perfect integrated, leading to a great balanced, complete rounded wine. Medium to full bodied, soft tannins and a long finish. A monument. Rare buy! Drink: 2016-2045.
Rating: 97 points.

Niepoort Vintage DOC 2011 [Fassprobe]:
Dieser Schläfer (Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa und Touriga Nacional von über 80 Jahre alten Reben) reifte zwei Jahre lang sowohl in Toneis (30.000L Holzfässer) als auch in Pipas (550L Holzfässer) und erscheint in dunklem Violett im Glas. In der Nase intensive, konzentrierte und tiefe Aromen von Pflaume, Veilchen und Pfeffer sowie Lakritze, Waldbeeren und Blaubeere. Im Mund zeigt er viel Ausdruckskraft, Schliff und Finesse mit Pflaume, Blaubeere, Pfeffer und Veilchen, mineralische Noten im Hintergrund. Die Süße ist perfekt integriert, womit der Wein sehr gut ausbalanciert und wie aus einem Guss wirkt. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, weiche Tannine und ein langes Finale. Ein Monument.
WineInspector-Wertung: 97***

and

Pian Dell’Orino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2006:
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is deep dark red in colour. In the nose very complex and intense with beguiling flavours of cherry, black cherry, iron, wet autumn foliage and leather. On the palate it combines plenty of power and finesse: polished aromas of cherry, black cherry, iron, coffee and a touch of toast, sustained by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Full bodied, perfect balance and a long aftertaste. A fascinating wine, that will be even better in a few years. Rare buy! Drink: 2015-2025.
Rating: 97 points.

Pian Dell’Orino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2006:
Der 2006er Brunello di Montalcino erscheint in tief dunklem Rot im Glas. In der Nase sehr komplex und intensiv mit betörenden Düften nach Kirsche, Schwarzkirsche, Eisen, nassem Herbstlaub und Leder. Im Mund vereint er unglaublich viel Kraft und Finesse: wie geschliffene Aromen von Kirsche, Schwarzkirsche, Eisen, Kaffee und Anklänge von Toast, gestützt von seidigen Tanninen und lebhafter, erfrischender Säure. Voller Körper, perfekte Balance und ein langer Abgang. Ein faszinierender Wein, der in ein paar Jahren sogar noch besser sein wird.
WineInspector-Wertung: 97***


Sonntag, 25. August 2013

Big Five Challenge No. 1


In my last article I wrote about a wine, we all loved. After my friends made their way back home it did not take much time until the next visitors arrived. This time it was the family. It took ten hours with the car from France to Chemnitz. After a great week with several wines we decided to make a challenge with the best of the whole week. I think this is a model I will continue in the future.





The tasters:

- Christine: She likes wine, but is not as enthusiastic as the guys in the round.

- Audrey: She also likes to drink good wines, but is not very interested in talking about them. To enjoy them is enough.
- Jean-Pierre: A real wine lover with great experience and knowledge of French wines, experiencing also interesting bottles from other countries in recent years.
- Thomas: Founder and wine critic of WineInspector. Loves good wines from every region of the world.


The challenge:

How did we proceed? Everyone of us tasted each of the wines and rated it (Christine decided to create a ranking only; without giving any points). The average points decide on the final result.



The wines:

The following five wines made their way into our glasses. The tasting notes are edited versions of the first tasting notes we made (published in one of our magazines). 

So you have a mix of information (tasting notes of the magazine + the impressions of the evening). The awards are attached to show the potential of the wines, while the notes we gave at the tasting designate the form of the day. If one wine already got a higher rating in one of our magazine's than in the tasting he has still some potential and needs more time in the bottle or to breeze:



Campo al Mare Baia al Vento Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2009 (opened eight hours before the tasting):
This blend (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) matured for 16-18 months in French oak 500 litre barrels. Ruby coloured with flavours of thyme, sage, spices and plum. On the palate well-balanced with cherry, spices, plum and herbs. The plum dominated most of the time, the herbs came at the end. Medium to full bodied, soft tannins and an ordinary aftertaste. It was not as good as in March, when I tasted it for the March Edition.






Pago de Carraovejas El Anejón DO 2009 (opened one day before the tasting):
This blend has been made from 93% Tinto Fino, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot. Like the Crianza it matured for 12 months in French oak barriques. It is deep dark red in colour and reveals a complex bouquet with wet wood, a hint of orange, cherry, graphite and sandal wood. On the palate it exhibits great depth, complexity and density: aromas of sandal wood, coffee, dark chocolate, graphite and plum, sustained by soft tannins. Full bodied, good extract and good length in the aftertaste. Still a bit reticent, but power and finesse already shine through. Was not as powerful as the last time, but had more finesse to offer. Needed more time to breeze actually.






Meroni Il Velluto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2005 (opened 18 days before):
This blend (Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara) matured for 5 years in Slavonian oak barrels and is ruby in colour with brown reflexes. In the nose beguiling flavours of cherry, sandal wood, herbs and orange. On the palate black cherry, herbs and sandal wood, sustained by concealed tannins. Medium to full bodied, perfect-balanced and a long aftertaste. So much quality after almost three weeks and still needs time to breeze. Incredible.






Tenuta di Nozzole Il Pareto IGT 2009 (opened eight hours before the tasting):
This Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) matured for 16-18 months in French oak barrels and is ruby in colour with violet reflexes. In the nose terrific spice together with currant and jalapeno. On the palate well-balanced with jalapeno, mocha and caramel. Full bodied, well-integrated tannins and a good finish. Also needed more time, but showed its great potential at the far end of the tasting.






Casa Gran del Siurana Gran Cruor DOC 2007 (opened one week before the tasting):
This blend (90% Syrah, 10% Carinena) matured 18 months in new barrels of French oak and is dark violet in colour. In the nose black cherry, caramel, cassis, earth, truffles, mint and toast. On the palate dark fruits, black cherry and chocolate intermixed with earth, mint and truffles. Full bodied, nice extract, astringent tannins and a long finish. A monument in nose and mouth. One of my all time favourites with high density, complexity, finesse and intensity. 






The results:



All of the wines were really great. We enjoyed them all. Everyone of us had some personal preferences (I think the women payed more attention to intensity while the men prefered balance and finesse), leading to a very close result. If Christine would have given points, the whole ranking could be different. 
But now the results are final and the winner of the 1st "Big Five Challenge" is Pago the Carraovejas El Anejón 2009. Congratulations!



But to be honest: There were no winners and loosers in this tasting (concerning the wines). The tasters were the real winners, being able to taste five fantastic bottles. I can recommend them all. Furthermore this tasting did, what wine should be about: connecting people and making them think about what they consume. Even the individuals, who usually don't talk about wine, started to try to explain, why they like one example more than another.



If you want to do a Big Five Challenge too, but don't want to pay 40-60€ a bottle, simply make a "Litte Brothers Challenge". My recommendation (in the following lines I give you the magazine's tasting notes as an impression):




Campo al Mare Baia al Vento Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2009:
This blend (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) matured for 16-18 months in French oak 500 litre barrels. Ruby coloured with flavours of thyme, sage and plum. On the palate well-balanced with cherry and herbs. Medium to full bodied, soft tannins and a satisfying aftertaste. Good buy! Drink: 2015-2023.
Rating: 91 



Pago de Carraovejas Crianza DO 2010:
After this blend (95% Tinto Fino, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has been matured for 12 months in barriques, it appears ruby in colour. In the nose still a bit passive. Firstly fresh and fruity with apple flavours, later orange, cherry and lemon grass. On the palate orange, plum, wild berries, lemon grass, mocha and dark chocolate. Full bodied, good tannins and a good finish. Best buy! Drink: 2016-2025.
Rating: 91-94



Meroni Il Velluto Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2007:
This blend (Corvina Veronese, Corvinone Rondinella, Molinara) is garnet red in colour with raspberry red reflexes. In the nose black cherry and raisin. On the palate cherry, a touch of herbs and raspberry, sustained by good acidity. Medium bodied, well-integrated tannins and a good finish. Drink: 2013-2021.
Rating: 87

Casa Gran del Siurana Cruor DOC 2007:
A blend of 30% Garnatxa, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Syrah and the rest Monastrell. Dark violet in colour. In the nose intense plum, red fruits, green pepper and slight toast. On the palate very expressive with plum, cherry and orange. Medium to full bodied, good tannins and a long finish. Hint: Very open and expressive these days. Drink: 2013-2018.
Rating: 88



I hope to can enjoy them as we did.....





Dienstag, 23. Juli 2013

Pago de Carraovejas El Anejón de la Cuestas de las Liebres DO 2009


This blend has been made from 93% Tinto Fino, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot. Like the Crianza it matured for 12 months in French oak barriques. It is deep dark red in colour and reveals a complex bouquet with wet wood, a hint of orange, cherry and sandal wood. On the palate it exhibits great depth, complexity and density: aromas of sandal wood, coffee, dark chocolate and plum, sustained by good, but slightly hard tannins. Full bodied, good extract and good length in the aftertaste. Still a bit reticent, but power and finesse already shine through. After 4-5 days very expressive with intense butter, coffee, mocha, tobacco and caramel. Great quality over days. Best buy! Drink: 2016-2022.
Rating: 95 points.


Diese Cuvée wurde aus 93% Tinto Fino, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon und 1% Merlot vinifiziert. Wie schon die Crianza reifte auch der El Anejón 12 Monate in französischen Barriques. Er erscheint in tief dunklem Rot und besitzt ein komplexes Bouquet mit nassem Holz, etwas Orange, Kirsche und Sandelholz. Im Mund brilliert er mit viel Tiefe, Komplexität und Dichte: Aromen von Sandelholz, Kaffee, dunkler Schokolade und Pflaume, gestützt von guten, aber noch etwas harten Tanninen. Voller Körper, guter Extrakt und gute Länge im Abgang. Noch etwas geschlossen, aber Kraft und Finesse scheinen bereits durch. Nach 4-5 Tagen sehr expressiv mit intensiven Noten von Butter, Kaffee, Mokka, Tabak und Karamell. Großartige Qualität über Tage. 

WineInspector-Wertung: 95**



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