2/26/2023 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Golden hue

Complex nose, very intense and etheral. Fruit (quince , baked golden delicious , pineapple ), floral (acacia, apple blossom) and spice (Touches of cinnamon, honey , smoke and vanilla)

Rich and well balanced on the palate , with freshness, power and fragrances tickling your tongue and resorting to a smooth and intense finish.

Good to drink now.

2/22/2023 - BNWM wrote:

Bright, translucent ruby

Phantastic nose with red cherries (griotte!), black cherries , blueberries, sandalwood , roasted meat , cinnamon and a bright citrus note.

Beautifully layered palate, with red cherries and blueberries at the forefront , roasted meat and cinnamon and Koriander in the middle, and a long aftertaste of fruit and spices, with a mineral streak and a touch of cherry pit bitterness . Well balanced , but still quite tightly packed. Clearly benefited from airing in the Zaalto glasses.

Overall a thoroughbred Griotte Chambertin, testament of its terroir, at the beginning of its drinking window.

2/11/2023 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Bright translucent ruby

Very perfumed. Red fruit ( strawberry , but also red cherries , raspberry ) , damson , spices ( cinnamon , vanilla , kardamome, pepper). Noticeable oak.

On the palate the red fruit is more restrained and the oak becomes more prominent. Neverthelessit is balanced and silky, good complexity.

Long.

Overall a very good Pinot Noir, maybe a touch too much oak.

12/11/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Light, translucent straw yellow with green sprinkles

The nose is rich and complex for a SB, still slightly reductive. Diverse fruits (quince, red grapefruit, lime, apricot, melon) , flowers (blackcurrant blossom, jasmine , acacia) plus crushed stone

On the palate very creamy with a full body, balanced by a very present acidity and a saline streak with lemon zest, with quince and dried apricot in the forefront, blackcurrant blossom and Jasmin, lime and melon, nicely layered and lingering for 40+ seconds on your tongue

Great Loire SB at the beginning of its drinking window

11/21/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Has evolved very well since the last bottle Colour is still a beautiful translucent dark ruby. The primary nose is sparkling with red cherry (Weichsein), raspberry, damson and black cherry, now with hints of wet leaves and truffles. Upbeat palate, with damson and black cherry dominating, raspberry more in the background and aftertaste. Good length.

An extremely joyful and food friendly wine.

9/25/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Dark ruby with black ink.

Beautiful raspberry violet nose, with blackberry, smoke creosol and hints of cassis.

Quite smooth and accessible on the palate, but underneath there is a massive structure with great acidity and firm, fine tannins. Layered , with lots of umami. Should reach its peak in 4-5 years



Excellent Syrah from the sunny cotes du Valais, one of Switzerland’s best.

9/18/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Very very good. Strawberry , cranberry , black cherry , mushrooms , a whiff of black truffle on the nose. Beautiful silky and balanced on the palate, well integrated acidity, umami, , fine tannins to give it structure, good length

9/6/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Brilliant golden colour

Rich, komplex nose, combining mostly yellow fruit (peach, pineapple, quince apricot) with a distinct herbal and salty streak.

The palate is mouth filling and multi-layered. Excellent balance between fruit, acidity and creaminess. Long.

Excellent dry Pfalz Riesling in the midst of its drinking window.

9/1/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Beautiful fruit forward Pinot nose with raspberry, strawberry, cherry and damson, supplemented by whiffs of cinnamon and vanilla. Well balanced palate with fine tannins and lively acid. Quite long.

Very good Pinot which remains light footed despite the very warm vintage. Will reach its peak in 2 years.

8/6/2022 - BNWM wrote:

Beautiful, brilliant light golden yellow with green sprinkles

Quite reductive nose, but after an hour beautiful pineapple, lemon zest and tangerine emerge, with a distinct saline streak

Tightly wound and mineral on the palate, lots of substance and energy. Good length.

A very good Chassagne with lots of potential. 91 points for now. Next bottle in two years.

7/30/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Light, clear golden yellow

Refreshing nose, dominated by baked apple , pear, plus pineapple, apricot and dashes of honeysuckle and acacia

Quite straightforward on the palate , pineapple and apricot become more prominent and give way to an intriguing finish of tropical fruits , lemon zest and almonds which lingers for about thirty seconds

Overall , a well balanced Meursault which remains crystalline and light footed despite the very warm vintage. I don’t think it has the substance to go much further from here. Drink in the next two to three years

5/28/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Pale straw colour

Very Fine, but intense, highly complex nose of grapefruit , camomile , lemon zest , flint stone, wet slate , acacia

Tightly wound, very complex on the palate, with a zing acidic and salty streak. phantastic package of grapefruit and gooseberry, with a mineral wet stone backbone coated by elderflower and acacia.
Very long, intense aftertaste

A beautiful and unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc, at the beginning of its drinking window. Highly recommended

5/22/2022 - BNWM wrote:

Has aged beautifully in the last couple of years, but has lost a bit of its outstanding zip and energy

Beautiful pale golden yellow. Outstanding nose with grapefruit , white peach elderflower , boskop Apple and acacia and a whiff of petrol. On the palate , the fruit is nicely balanced by marked citric acid and a substantial saline streak. Complex , creamy, which gives a very upbeat and satisfying mouthfeel and a long aftertaste (50 seconds or more )

Drink in the next two years

4/30/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Light ruby, turning brownish at the rims. Compared with my last bottle, less strawberries, less red cherries and raspberry , more mushrooms and automn leaves. Very dense and quite complex on the palate, with a core of raspberry acidity, sweet cherries, coated by spices and underbrush. Don’t think it will go much further from here. Drink

4/23/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Golden yellow with green sprinkles.

In the nose , phantastic combination of tropical and orchard fruit Pineapple, peach, grapefruit , pear, kumquat , golden delicious , plus blackthorn and acacia.

On the palate, great balance of fruit and sweet spices, with pristine acidity and volume. Very savoury and crystalline at the same time. Extremely long and satisfying.

Gorgeous dry Riesling at or near peak. Get down on your knees and drink.

2/25/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Very clear and translucent ruby Initially , the nose was mostly dark berries (blackberry , blueberry , with a dash of cassis ). After half an hour , it evolves more a mix of red and dark berries , with strawberries at the forefront , supported by rose petals and a hint of cinnamon

Very balanced and quite complex palate, with a backbone of stemmy tannins, supported by bright strawberry and red cherry notes, with a coating of oriental spices.

Good length.

Very satisfying and joyful wine , the style of which reminds me of the Fourrier wines of the first decade of the 2000s, shooting well above the village level. Drink or hold for the next five years .

2/6/2022 - BNWM Does not like this wine:

Normally a textbook Fendant, but the 2019 is strangely simply knit. Normally very perfumed and quite layered, it is subdued in the nose and short in complexity on the palate.

2/1/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Wonderful , très Chambolle! Explosive nose of red berries, with notable streaks of spices and creosote , perfectly balanced palate and a long and uplifting finish. Bravo ! Not sure though where it will go from here. Will probably improve and gain in complexity for the next two to three years, but it may be difficult to hold up the perfect balance beyond that time

1/30/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Medium ruby red.

Expressive nose of black cherries , wild strawberries and raspberries, with cedar , kardamon and spices.

Very Merlot palate, fruity and meaty in balance. Low acidity, medium alcohol. Good length

Overall a very solid Merlot del Ticino, with enticing nose and a pleasant finish.

1/16/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Decanted for two hours

Beautiful translucent garnet

Wonderful nose of black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, with cedar , incense and kardamon.

On the palate, black cherry and raspberry persist, supported by blueberry, cedar and a little bit of liquorice and lemon zest, coming together in a long and uplifting finish.

Very elegant and satisfying cuvée of Merlot with a a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Ready to drink now or in the next five years

1/2/2022 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Beautiful pale lemon yellow with green sprinkles.

Complex nose, dominated by yellow fruit (peach, pineapple, mango), with an overlay of pine needles, spices, and a dash of petrol.

In the mouth very well balanced, bright acidity with lemon and lemon zest balancing the yellow fruit and the creaminess, providing a smooth and crystalline mouthfeel. Long satisfying aftertaste.

Very good, dense, sensual Riesling at or close its peak. Was even more precise the next day.

9/24/2021 - BNWM Does not like this wine:

1 hour decant. Woody nose, dark cherry , a bit of blackberry with vanilla, cloves and other spices. Broad, meaty palate with a separate streak of oak and oak derivatives. Overall, a big burly Burgundy dominated by the heavy use of oak.

9/4/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Light translucent ruby. Exuberant sweet nose, strawberry, red cherry, damson, tea herbs, with a touch of smoke. On the palate, damson , cherry take the forefront, quite ethereal, but the Smokey oaky note become more prominent. Everything comes together in a long, uplifting aftertaste.

Very satisfying wine, maybe a slight overdose of new wood.

8/8/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Wow. After a five hour decant, an explosion of blackberry , blueberry, sour cherry and cranberry hits you, followed by liquorice, leather and a handful of oriental and Mediterranean spices. Once you recover, you take a sip and you are hit again, by an iron fist of liquorice and tar wrapped in a glove of black cherry, sour cherry and flowers, with hints of anise , cloves and oregano. You don’t recover for a while, because the sensation lingers for minutes on your tongue. One of the most impressive wines l have tasted in 2021 so far.

8/4/2021 - BNWM wrote:

Light lemon colour with lots of green sprinkles. Beautiful nose with fruit (grapefruit, rhubarb, hints of mandarin and apricot), spices (oregano, lemon balm) and white flowers. Layered palate with lemon , lemon zest and bergamot taking the forefront, together with prominent acidity and a saline streak giving the wine an almost crystalline mouthfeel, balanced by sufficient alcohol giving the wine tension and balance. Long aftertaste with a slightly bitter note.

High class, typical Petite Arvine. Good to drink now, but probably even better in two to three years.

7/4/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Slow-oxed for two hours, then decanted. Deep ruby colour. Rather tight at the beginning, but opening up decisively after an hour or so, showing raspberries, strawberries, but also red cherries, herbs and damp leaves. Quite complex on the palate, with layers of red fruit, black cherries, underbrush and mushrooms around a core of fine tannins and minerals. Good length.

Overall a beautiful, light footed Gevrey, good to be enjoyed now, but with the potential to become even more delicate within the next three years.

7/3/2021 - BNWM wrote:

Similar notes as last year, but this bottle was less balanced, more ripe apples, more sweet pineapple, less mineral, less grip.

6/13/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Deep pigeon blood colour.

Welcoming nose, in full transition from the primary fragrances. Mainly blackberry, leather, dark cherry, tobacco and then wet automn leaves. On the palate,cassis and shoved pencil become apparent, alcohol is present, but a menthol note provides freshness Long.

Very well balanced. well rounded Bordeaux. Went well with seasoned spare ribs. Excellent to drink now.

5/5/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Bright golden yellow. Lively nose which citrus, pear , yellow peach, gooseberry and a Touch of elderflower. Quite energetic and harmonious on the palate,citrus, peach and Mellon in the forefront. Reasonable length.

Very enjoyable, food friendly wine, perfect with Laksa curry with shrimps. Good to drink now.

4/24/2021 - BNWM wrote:

Medium Ruby Color, starting to fade on the rims. Beautiful nose dominated by strawberry, red cherry and black cherry , with hints of rosemary and wet stone. Fantastic acidity on the palate despite the warm vintage, great balance good length. Very fine.

Consistently one of the best Cortons in my humble opinion. So upbeat and easy to drink.

4/18/2021 - BNWM Does not like this wine:

Beautiful but somewhat restrained nose of exotic fruit, ananas, white peach, maracuja and mango. But the palate is out of balance, with a stingy dominant note of citric acid, with a separate Saline streak, shallow and lacking complexity. Not sure it is in a bad phase or already heading downhill. Certainly not up to the pedigree.

3/27/2021 - BNWM wrote:

Very good Dole. Beautiful translucent dark ruby. . Quite forthcoming primary nose with raspberry, damson and blueberry fruit. Upbeat palate, with damson dominating, blueberry more in the background and aftertaste. Good length. Food friendly.

2/28/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Three hours decant.
Dark, almost black, but translucent garnet.
Inviting, big, well defined nose with blackberry, sour cherry, blueberry, and significant oak derivatives, mostly tobacco and coffee.
Full bodied, almost violent palate, with high acidity and high alcohol surprisingly in balance. Dark berries persist, but amarena cherry and plum take the forefront, supported by cedar and eucalyptus.
Excellent length. Very fine.
Good to drink now, longer decant suggested. But given that there are still substantial unresolved tannins, it should be rewarding to wait for another 5+ years to let it settle down further and get fully integrated.
93 points for now.

2/1/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Bottled in 2016, degorged 2018. 50pct Chardonnay, 50 pct Pinot Noir, all grand cru.

Perfect light golden colour. Super fine regular perlage. Nose of citrus, brioche , chalk, yeast , whiffs of elderflower blossom.

On the palate it is more developed, more grapefruit and Yuzu, more brioche. Well integrated fruit with the yeasty and mineral streaks , with a long aftertaste of sweet citrus fruit.

Overall a very well balanced champagne, perfect to drink now or to hold for a few more years. Fine plus.

1/10/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

PnP. Very clear light golden colour. Inviting nose of lemon , lime, oystershell, Granny Smith, lemon zest, salt and flintstone. Green melon and qumquats added on the palate. Great energy and balance , cutting acidity, but at the same time well rounded. Very fine. Drink or hold.

1/7/2021 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Light straw colour with substantial green sprinkles. Fresh lemon, orange peel, coing and hazelnut nose with washed stone. Very well balanced on the palate, great acidity , precise creamy, but not heavy at all. Lemon zest added. Long. Fine.

12/21/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

A blast. So easy, so refined. Stewed strawberries, raspberry, a little bit of blueberry, damsons, cinnamon, automn leaves on the nose. very well balanced on the palate, with cumquats, and nore damsons, fresh acidity, drinks so easy and satisfying.

12/13/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Perfect dark garnet , with very little fading at the rims. Blackberry, blueberry, tobacco and cedar nose, with hints of raspberry and mushrooms. Very dense on the palate, with lots of umami giving it that onctous mouthfeel, complemented by that vanilla touch that remains in old wines when high class oak has been used. Very well balanced, with noteable acidity and very fine and elegant tannins. Taste lingers for minutes on your tongue. Very fine plus.

11/8/2020 - BNWM wrote:

Deep purple, fading at the rims. High pitched nose with strawberry and red cherries. Multi layered palate , with black cherries , but also underbrush and a hint of black truffles. Sweet, with present acidity and a mineral streak. Extremely well balanced. Long. Very fine.

10/31/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Beautiful robe of pale yellow. Exuberant peach nose, with elderflower blossom and lemon zest. Full , almost heavy , on the palate, with reineclaude added. Long saline aftertaste. Very good.

9/30/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Still in a very good place.

9/26/2020 - BNWM Does not like this wine:

Quite disappointing. Relatively shallow nose with hints of blackcurrant and blackberry, under a layer of barnyard and leather, and shoved pencil. Equally unimpressive on the palate with red cherries taking the forefront. Quite short and lacking weight. Maybe a bad bottle, the cork was a bit moist.

9/24/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Full garnet colour. black and red cherry nose, with some leather, anise and spices. Same on the palate. Well balanced with noticeable acidity More elegant and complex than the typical Priorat garnacha.

9/19/2020 - BNWM wrote:

Dark ruby. Stewed strawberries with red cherries ans raspberry nose, supplemented by mushrooms and automn leaves. Perfect balance on the palate. Really nice.

8/6/2020 - BNWM Does not like this wine:

Over the top, heading downhill.

8/2/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Very harmonious, fruit forward easy to drink an to like

7/17/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

At Lefay in Gargnano. Decanted just before drinking. Very complex, dark nose of tobacco, dark chocolate , liquorice, violets and stewed strawberries. The palate surprisingly is voluptuous, with a smooth combination of dark chocolate, blackberries and raspberries in the forefront,supplemented by automn leaves, liquorice and black truffles, all supported by a frame of robust acidity and stemmy tannins. keeps getting smoother and more intense throughout the evening.

Amazing old style Barbaresco having entered its Prime Drinking window, will continue to improve over the next five years.

6/1/2020 - BNWM wrote:

Very harmonious nose dominated by stewed strawberries , with black cherries, raspberries and automn leaves to complement. On the palate very round , with red cherries and stewed strawberries on the forefront and stemmy (not oaky) tannins in the background. Over time , a solid mineral backbone and wonderful herbal note with rosemary and black pepper developed, but the mouthfeel remained velvety and upbeat. Full of energy, but only reasonable length. Fine.

4/25/2020 - BNWM wrote:

Wonderful chardonnay perfume, a little bit subdued first, opening decisively after 30 minutes or so. Yellow plum, peaches, honeysuckle lime zest, flintstone, intense but not loud, very noble. Intense palate where the yellow fruit steps back a little bit and lemon zest, flintstone, and pineapple dominate and stay on your palate for more than a minute. Excellent length and grip, creamy. Wow.

4/13/2020 - BNWM Likes this wine:

Wonderful. Still full of fruit, raspberry, stewed strawberry, blueberry, with red cherries and a touch of creosote. Crisp and elegant, velvety mouthfeel with hints of vanilla, marked acidity, very good balance. Long. I doubt that it will get much better, so drink up.