https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=89637 These are my recent CellarTracker tasting notes. © 2003-26 CellarTracker! LLC. All rights reserved. "CellarTracker!" is a trademark of CellarTracker! LLC. No part of this website may be used, reproduced or distributed without the prior written permission of CellarTracker! LLC. support@cellartracker.com https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2892948&iNote=12834382 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST 12834382 Tasted by kfinsrud. Kantfri Cornas. Litt polert. Flott frukt. Medium kropp og dybde. God lengde. Utmerket Syrah. (89 pts.) - Tasted 3/21/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3087741&iNote=12834202 Thu, 5 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PST 12834202 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted 2 hours. Aromas of cherries, leather, earth, chocolate, mocca and some spice. Good depth and moderate structure. Very well made wine with a good fruity profile. Good QPR. Matches a proper steak and a dark chocolate after dinner. (89 pts.) - Tasted 3/5/2020. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=683729&iNote=12834169 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 PST 12834169 Tasted by kfinsrud. Some wines just taste too old. I'm found of mature wines, but this is too mature and on it's decline. Sad but true. (85 pts.) - Tasted 9/22/2022. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2048244&iNote=12777131 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 PST 12777131 Tasted by kfinsrud. Dobbeltdekantert og servert 2 t senere. Helt brillefin riesling med litt restsødme. Harmoni mellom syre og sødme. Lettdrukket. Mer intens i munnen enn i nesa. Disse vil holde en stund. Perfekt til juleribba fra utegris. (91 pts.) - Tasted 12/24/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1618103&iNote=12777125 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 PST 12777125 Tasted by kfinsrud. Dekantert 3 timer. Trenger litt luft for å vise seg ordentlig fram. Grønt eple, lime (zest), pære, melon og pasjonsfrukt. Herlig kompleksitet! Harmonisk munnfølelse med tydelig mineralitet iblandet lys og elegant frukt. Rent og pent uttrykk, ingen gummistøvler eller petropreg. Lang avslutning med tydelig sitrus og blomster i svansen. Flott vin til piggvar oppå en risotto. (93 pts.) - Tasted 12/25/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=637733&iNote=12761579 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST 12761579 Tasted by kfinsrud. Had it with lamb steak, vegetables, red wine sauce and mashed sweet potatoes. Very good match, although the wine seems a bit young. Sniff of pepper on the nose, confirmed on the palate. Tannins are there and will be smoother as time goes by. Try again 2012 (87 pts.) - Tasted 11/15/2009. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3086958&iNote=12761557 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 PST 12761557 Tasted by kfinsrud. Dekantert 2 t før konsum. Floral nese med innslag av norsk vegetasjon, krekling og bjørnebær. Pen kryddertone og litt hengt kjøtt etterhvert. Tett og mineralsk i munnen, mørk og med fin dybde. Fine tanniner og godt grep i avslutningen. Lang ettersmak med mørke bær, jern og et aldri så lite skittenpreg (ikke brett). Drikker nydelig nå, men vil antagelig holde i mange år til. Flott til høstens vilt. (91 pts.) - Tasted 9/16/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3813775&iNote=12753047 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST 12753047 Tasted by kfinsrud. This is a bit more dark and ripe than I have experienced before from this cuvèe. It's just a bit heavy for my palate and the alcohol a tad too high (14%). It's drinkable now, but can be stored further. I don't think it will improve, but maybe balance out a bit more (oak/fruit). (88 pts.) - Tasted 9/11/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3555270&iNote=12732635 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST 12732635 Tasted by kfinsrud. Sadly TCA! (flawed bottle) - Tasted 2/20/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=4022233&iNote=12732626 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST 12732626 Tasted by kfinsrud. A fairly light St Jo with plenty of fresh fruit and floral notes. Easygoing in the mouth and smooth tannins. Very light. Best without food, a real quaffer! No need for further storage, drink while the fruit is in the front seat. (89 pts.) - Tasted 10/25/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=5382546&iNote=12711952 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 PST 12711952 Tasted by kfinsrud. Dette var skuffende. Tynn, vandig og kort. Nærmest fraværende på smak, fant ikke noe feil med flasken. Ikke bedre dag 2 eller 3. Tynt skvip. Får teste 2025 snart. (81 pts.) - Tasted 6/29/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3661418&iNote=12645245 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 PST 12645245 Tasted by kfinsrud. Double decanted several hours before serving. This needs a proper swirl in a decanter to get rid of some serious reductive nose. The nose shows that classic smoky and mineral PYCM character. It's spicy and full of citrus, clearly young with white fruits. It's a bit sweeter on the palate showing a more tropical side and some weight, a more rounded vintage probably. It has got much tension and broad mouthfeel. It's quite lovely after a while and has a very strong finish. The more mineral side strikes through at the end and provides a refined finish. It can use some more time in bottle to better integrate the oak, but this is a vintage where you already can enjoy. (92 pts.) - Tasted 12/15/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3806780&iNote=12645239 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST 12645239 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP. Having such profound memories from the last bottle about a year ago, I gave this one another try. It's still very open and tasty! The same beautiful nose and the same red-fruited, full flavour palate. It has even picked up some more depth, without getting heavy. This is some of the most light footed vintages I can remember, along with 2011 (and maybe 2014). It's such an elegant wine and confirms why it's one of my favorite producers from Piedmont. (94 pts.) - Tasted 12/26/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3806780&iNote=12645232 Sun, 1 Dec 2024 00:00:00 PST 12645232 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP. Surprisingly very available on both the nose and the palate. On the nose you get the typical aromas; roses, cherries, tobacco, licorice and that sweet and sour fruit. On the palate there's a clean red fruited profile mixed with good acidity and tannins. This reminds me of a Burgundy! It's so smooth and drinkable, but you will notice the grip at the end. The finish is very long. This is clearly one of the best from this vintage. The wine did not shut down during the evening and even on day 2 it was fully available. So tasty, so young. It doesn't have the power of the great vintages, but this is something that can be enjoyed young and bring a smile on your face. (93 pts.) - Tasted 12/1/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1456206&iNote=12595971 Sat, 22 May 2021 00:00:00 PST 12595971 Tasted by kfinsrud. Double decanted and served several hours later. There is a green tinted hue on this one. Seems very young. The smell is also in the green spectre; mint, lime and pear. With more air and raised temperature, you get more seashell, seaweed and lemon. On the palate there a slighly underripe character, some greeness and a long saline finish. It gets wider with raised tempeature in the glass, more stone fruits, flowers and chalk. Perfect match with a scalloop dish. A very impressive GC that was enjoyed too young. Still it brings a smile on your face and presents a cooler side of the les Clos, probably helped by the vintage. This will be stunning in 5 years time. (93 pts.) - Tasted 5/22/2021. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1314726&iNote=12555334 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST 12555334 Tasted by kfinsrud. Wow! Dette er svaret på hvorfor man lagrer vin. Litt nervøs siden det var 5 år siden forrige flaske og veien videre virket noe skjør. Ytterst forførende nese med spice, fioler, bringebær og kirsebær. Textbook Pinot. Frisk og livlig i munnen med rødbærsfrukt og lette tanniner. Pen syre som gjør den leskende og lettdrukket. Fin finish med lakris, lett røykpreg og bringebær. Meget elegant og utrolig nok noe bedre enn forrige flaske for 5 år siden. (93 pts.) - Tasted 9/13/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1771185&iNote=12553541 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PST 12553541 Tasted by kfinsrud. Sadly oxidized. Source: Munich Wine Company (auction house) (flawed bottle) - Tasted 11/12/2019. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2541896&iNote=12553531 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST 12553531 Tasted by kfinsrud. Pretty decent village. My expectations where a bit high for this one, it did not perform as well as it should, nothing wrong with the bottle, but considering the price and producer ... you know. (89 pts.) - Tasted 3/12/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1538926&iNote=12553482 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 PST 12553482 Tasted by kfinsrud. Not intended to store this bottle so long. Made only for the Norwegian market. Last vintage made (2006 - 08). This has now become a mature barbaresco. It's color is brick red with a solid brown rim. It smells of tar, roses, old wood, underbrush and balsamico. On the palate it shows medium body and length. Resolved tannins and mature fruit, towards the dried spectrum. Still a very well made wine and a bargain at the time! (89 pts.) - Tasted 3/12/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2404732&iNote=12553478 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 PST 12553478 Tasted by kfinsrud. Short decant (30 min.) Wonderful nose of rose petals, tobacco, leather and cherries. This has the sweet and sour smell that's unique for nebbiolo. Classic old school. On the palate there a sweet core to it, fruits of cherries and balsamic notes. Perfectly balanced acidity that lifts its mid-palate. Very elegant and pure. Resolved tannins, but with enough grip to match the food (risotto). Good length with licorice and tobacco. In a sweet spot now. (92 pts.) - Tasted 3/25/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2894025&iNote=12538996 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 PST 12538996 Tasted by kfinsrud. All my bottles from this producer in this vintage have all been corked! Badly TCA smell. (flawed bottle) - Tasted 5/10/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2902905&iNote=12530316 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PST 12530316 Tasted by kfinsrud. TCA! (flawed bottle) - Tasted 4/24/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2954704&iNote=12530314 Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PST 12530314 Tasted by kfinsrud. Double decanted with a proper swirl in between. Served 3 hours later. Rather dark yellow color. Made me a bit worried to start with. Color brigtens up with air. On the nose the typical tutti frutti chewing gum flavour, a tropical smell that's very appealing. Also citrus flavours and a mineral core (rocks). On the palate there's a fine energy with lots of chalk and fine sweet fruits. The finish is long and mineral driven. It's get more bold with air and the stony fruits becomes more apparent. This is a powerful Morstein and fairly intense, drinking better than any other nearby vintages at the moment. Still it was even better on day 2! More focus, more citrus, less sweetness and rubber. (92 pts.) - Tasted 4/5/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=671269&iNote=12530313 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PST 12530313 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted 3 hours. A bit oaky on the nose, some cedar and blackcurrant underneath. Medium body and the acidity is noticeable. Ripe tannins. Lacking some fruits and punch. An edgy and rather short finish. Drying at the end. Seemed like a new world cabernet. This was day 1, disappointing performance. On day 2 it's brighter in it's expression, more fruits and more mineral palate. Still a bit drying at the end. More wood on the finish than yesterday. On day 3 it had finally arrivied at a more drinkable state and those two glasses were the best! Still a bit worried about the fruit component in this one. It will never be great, but a modest modern Bdx. Is it any point in opening up bdx bottles before they reach 20 years of age? Saving my last bottle some more years. (89 pts.) - Tasted 4/25/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3085384&iNote=12505785 Fri, 5 Jul 2024 00:00:00 PST 12505785 Tasted by kfinsrud. Super fresh light color. Lovely nose with a charming floral tone, some raspberries, cherries, spices and a touch of vanilla. Juicy and lightfooted palate with red berries, good acidity, some sweetness and a smoky and mineral finish. Lacking some depth and length, but high drinkability! (90 pts.) - Tasted 7/5/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1243320&iNote=12470693 Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 PST 12470693 Tasted by kfinsrud. Unfortunately affected by TCA. Not immediately apparent; initially dominated by volatile aromas, but after some air the cork taint emerged. Such a shame, been saving this bottle for 12 years! (flawed bottle) - Tasted 4/4/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=899129&iNote=12398076 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST 12398076 Tasted by kfinsrud. Corked (TCA). (flawed bottle) - Tasted 2/25/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3996372&iNote=12380669 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST 12380669 Tasted by kfinsrud. Lot 838/21, a special one! Under screwcap. This is still very fresh and appealing. Lots of fruits and a soft finish. Very pleasant with food. My best Langhe Alleanza by far. (87 pts.) - Tasted 2/14/2026. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2514617&iNote=12315716 Sun, 2 Oct 2022 00:00:00 PST 12315716 Tasted by kfinsrud. Blå-lilla farge, dyp. Hengt kjøtt, pepper, urter, noe røykaktig og litt skittent Rhône preg. Saftig mørk frukt i munnen, bjørnebær og krekling. Strukturert og noe temmede tanniner i avslutningen. God lengde, avslutter med god ettersmak av blomster og mineraler (jern). Utmerket Cornas! (91 pts.) - Tasted 10/2/2022. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2909385&iNote=12255519 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PST 12255519 Tasted by kfinsrud. TCA. Source: Munich Wine Company (flawed bottle) - Tasted 11/7/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=307441&iNote=12255270 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 PST 12255270 Tasted by kfinsrud. A short decant to get rid of some sediments and let it breathe for 1 hour. Brilliant color. Very complex nose (anise, dried roses, tar, tobacco etc.) all you want in a Barolo. Big and rich in both structure and taste, but also finely refined tannins, lifted and floral. It's so delicate and precise and clearly one of the best Barolo's I've ever experienced. The last two glasses was nothing shorter than amazing. Meaning this wine can go on for many more years, but this was sadly my last bottle. - Tasted 10/20/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2582766&iNote=12255222 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST 12255222 Tasted by kfinsrud. TCA (flawed bottle) - Tasted 12/20/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3875286&iNote=12227868 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 PST 12227868 Tasted by kfinsrud. A brilliant, pure and red-fruited pinot! High drinkability with lots of spice, violets and raspberries. This is simply of one the best Bourgogne Rouge I have tasted from this vintage. It reminds me of Fourrier and luckily this is a much more available wine! (89 pts.) - Tasted 3/31/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=4601574&iNote=12170440 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST 12170440 Tasted by kfinsrud. Dobbeltdekantert og servert 2 t senere. Veldig gul farge ved helning, som ble lysere etter lufting. Flott nese med hvite blomster, litt urter, valnøtter og skifer. Medium+ intens munnfølelse med tydelig syrestruktur, mineralitet og sitruspreg i svansen. Bredt anslag og god fylde. Medium kropp. God lengde. Ypperlig til Mont d'Or. (90 pts.) - Tasted 10/24/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=1505674&iNote=12132743 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PST 12132743 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted. Golden color, a little bit of worring there before the decant. It's clearly mature now, both in taste and smell. Still good though, just a tad too rich for my taste. I think this is the vinyard that matures a bit more quickly than the others. (92 pts.) - Tasted 6/30/2022. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=4095318&iNote=12115383 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 PST 12115383 Tasted by kfinsrud. This was a very ordinary Pinot with no depth nor complexity. A boring wine and certainly not worth it's price tag. (89 pts.) - Tasted 12/29/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2466156&iNote=12094575 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST 12094575 Tasted by kfinsrud. TCA (flawed bottle) - Tasted 9/12/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2415369&iNote=12094573 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST 12094573 Tasted by kfinsrud. TCA (flawed bottle) - Tasted 9/27/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2882433&iNote=12044682 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 PST 12044682 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP. Pale red, some bricking at the edge. Aromatics of herbs, spice and cherries. A bit lean palate at first and a spicy finish. A rather dark wine at the fruits spectrum, gains some weight after two hours. It's get more earthy and smoky, very good with food including mushrooms. Would suggest to drink within 3-5 years. (89 pts.) - Tasted 2/24/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2911098&iNote=12044656 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 PST 12044656 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP. It's a very good effort. It lacks in complexity and depth, even at it's level. A difficult vintage for sure (frost) and probably this won't get any better. Slightly disappointing given it's price. (85 pts.) - Tasted 3/24/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2911098&iNote=12044655 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 PST 12044655 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP. Very pure Pinot with rather narrow aromatics. It's juicy and light in the mouth. Short. My best bottle yet, but not worth it's price. (87 pts.) - Tasted 9/28/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3846590&iNote=12044653 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 PST 12044653 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP. Pale red color. Aromatic nose with raspberries, licorice, spice, flowers (more roses than violets) and herbs. In the mouth it's silky and refined, very drinkable with it's fruity profile and full of energy. Very tasty and just like Pinot should be all about, finally a bottle from Grivot in this vintage that delivers! A delightful NSG drinking very well right now. (89 pts.) - Tasted 8/30/2025. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3875690&iNote=11912276 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 PST 11912276 Tasted by kfinsrud. Dekantert 2 t. Bakt sitron, hvite blomster, kalk og gule epler. Middels fyldig i munnen, litt tung på labben i midtpartiet, syrlig og pen finish. Middels lang utgang med allehånde og sitrus i avslutningen. (89 pts.) - Tasted 12/18/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2852845&iNote=11912203 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 PST 11912203 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted 2 hours. A bit cold upon serving. Some reductive notes on the nose, but with more air and higher temperature in the glass, you get lemons, allspice, flowers, butter and wet stones. On the palate this is a bit leaner and greener that what you expect, but a more stony and buttery finish roundes this nicely off. It puts on some weight at the mid palate and gets more creamy. Shows lots of depth and concentration when temperature reaches 12 degrees celsius. A lemony touch fuels the palate and the acidity gets more attention. Wonderful now. (92 pts.) - Tasted 7/29/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3496034&iNote=11912199 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 PST 11912199 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted 2 hours. On the nose lemons, minerals, allspice and some flint. Bright acidity, wide with some butter and spice, nice depth for its level and an awesome finish. Punches well above its level! Very well done and by far the best BB tasted from this hot vintage. (89 pts.) - Tasted 5/23/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=623649&iNote=11896425 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 PST 11896425 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted 4 hours. Brilliant nose with cedar, vanilla, spice and matured black fruits. Medium bodied wine with plenty of dark fruits, showing good acidity and finishing off with a long aftertaste. It finally begining to show some depth and complexity. It will still require some more years to shed of some oak notes and reveling it's more elegant sides. This will be even more interesting in 2031! Sadly my last bottle ... (93 pts.) - Tasted 12/29/2021. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=3038301&iNote=11891036 Sat, 7 Jan 2023 00:00:00 PST 11891036 Tasted by kfinsrud. Short decant (30 min). Perfumed nose with red berries, flowers and hazelnuts. Some herbs. A very fruity and pleasing nebbiolo. Good acidity to back up the fruity elements. Highly drinkable. Some tannins at the end and a good finish with plenty of herbs. Very balanced and seems semi-modern, very elegant crafted nebbiolo. (89 pts.) - Tasted 1/7/2023. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2918680&iNote=11657722 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 PST 11657722 Tasted by kfinsrud. Decanted 1 hour. On the nose there are good flavours, there's plenty of fruit here, pleasantly in the red end of the berry spectrum. Some herbal elements, towards medicinal. Nice smell of violets, more than roses here. Reminds me of a decent Burgundian. On the palate a delicate mouthfeel with light red fruits profile. Good minerality. Smooth tannins. And a good finish. It's detailed and complex, but fully available now, tough it doesn't strike me as a typical Barolo. (91 pts.) - Tasted 7/30/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=4452457&iNote=11657643 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 PST 11657643 Tasted by kfinsrud. PnP, kork kom ut hel, kun nederste del var gjennomtrukket. Fill: 2,3 cm. Rubinrød kjerne med antydning til murstein i kanten. Lovende farge! Etter 5 min i glasset kommer tjære, tobakk og tørkede roser. For de som husker de gamle kioskene som solgte frukt- og tobakk, er det en god assosiasjon. Etterhvert mer sopp og anis. Ingen volatile aromaer. Følger pent opp i munnen med flere lag av tørkede bær og blomster, god syre og behagelig grip. Her er tanninene slipt ned, men de merkes i en god og lang avslutning sammen med anis, nyper og tobakk. Barolo fra La Morra er i utgangspunktet noe mykere enn fra de andre kommunene og her et meget godt modnet eksemplar, 100% korrekt. Flasken tapte seg ikke over 4 timer åpen og akkurat denne flasken hadde holdt mange år til. Et gammelt auksjonskjøp fra Tyskland, noen ganger har man flaks (93 pts.) - Tasted 9/21/2024. https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp?iWine=2751732&iNote=11599069 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PST 11599069 Tasted by kfinsrud. TCA (flawed bottle) - Tasted 1/30/2025.