Canonica A Cerreto Sandiavolo 2004
I just had this lovely Italian wine the other day. It's a so called SuperTuscan so its made of other grapes that the local Sangiovese. The Canonica A Cerreto Sandiavolo 2004 is made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Canonica A Cerreto is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area in the town of Castelnuovo near Sienna. They also make traditional Chianti Classico but this one is their top wine only produced in the best vintages.
Continue reading...The wines from Pierre Usseglio I
Monday, August 4, 2008
Domaine Pierre Usseglio is first and foremost a maker of Chateauneuf-du-Pape but has also a couple of vineyards just outside the appellation. From these they make a good value Côtes-du-Rhône and a Vin de Table, where Merlot makes up 80 % og the blend. I gave the 2006 Côtes-du-Rhône 2006 88-89 p. which makes it a good value. It’s a sort [...]
Continue reading...Domaine Pierre Usseglio
Friday, August 1, 2008
I frequently participate in press-wine tastings in Copenhagen. Normally its about tasting the recent vintage or vintages from a particular wine producer - maybe with one or two older vintages. Nothing wrong with that. Its always the latest vintage that is going on the shelves and where the need for good press is welcomed. But I [...]
Continue reading...2007 Sauternes & Barsac
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Here you find the ratings of the 2007 Sauternes and Barsac wines from Robert Parker, Decanter and Wine Spectator:
Continue reading...Tasting notes - Berlin Tasting
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Here follows my tasting notes from The Berlin Tasting in Copenhagen. No. 1 - 2005 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (Bordeaux) Dark colour with intense smell of pencil, cigar, currant and spicy wood. It’s full-bodied, rich and concentrated but also with an upfront softness. 96/100.
Continue reading...Berlin Tasting in Copenhagen
Friday, May 16, 2008
Berlin Tasting in Copenhagen" might sound a little confusing? However the Berlin Tasting is a reference to a famous tasting held in Berlin the January 23. 2004. It was held by the Chilean wine producer Eduardo Chadwick from Errazuriz and he had invited 66 wine journalists from all over Europe to taste the best Chadwick wines from Chile against the supernames from Bordeaux and Tuscany. 16 wines were tasted from the vintages 2000 and 2001, among them 2000 Chateau Latour, 2000 Chateau Lafite and 2000 Chateau Margaux.
Continue reading...2007 St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
In this post you'll find an overview of the ratings of the 2007 St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé wines. We have gathered all ratings from Robert Parker, Decanter and Wine Spectator.
Continue reading...2007 St. Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
In this post you'll find an overview of the ratings of the 2007 Medoc 2. Grand Cru Classé. We have gathered all ratings from Robert Parker, Decanter and Wine Spectator.
Continue reading...2007 Pomerol
Monday, May 12, 2008
In this post you'll find an overview of the ratings of the 2007 Medoc 2. Grand Cru Classé. We have gathered all ratings from Robert Parker, Decanter and Wine Spectator.
Continue reading...2007 Medoc 5. Grand Cru Classé
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Here you'll find an overview of the ratings of the 2007 Medoc 4. Grand Cru Classé. We have gathered all ratings from Robert Parker, Decanter and Wine Spectator.
Continue reading...- 2007 St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé
- 2007 Pomerol
- 2007 Sauternes & Barsac
- 2007 St. Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
- 2007 Medoc 5. Grand Cru Classé
- Berlin Tasting in Copenhagen
- Domaine Pierre Usseglio
- Tasting notes - Berlin Tasting
- The wines from Pierre Usseglio I
- Canonica A Cerreto Sandiavolo 2004
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