Chateau Fontenil 2020 – beautiful intensity and purity with crushed berries, blackberry, cherry, chalky notes, fine oak-derived spiciness. Dense and concentrated with fine vigour, ripe but present tannin a lively acidity and crushed dark berry flavours. Long and powerful finish yet in an elegant and finely tuned style. 93/100   2019 – more evolution than […]

Brännland Ember An apple cider fortified with apple spirit from Tevsjö distillery, made in a glüh-wein tradition boasting 12 % alcohol, 135 grams of residual sugar balanced by 14 grams of acidity. Pure fruitiness, obvious apple notes, citrus, ginger, and a refreshing herbaceous spiciness like lemongrass and verbena notes. One certainly doesn´t lack acidity on […]

I am old enough to remember the days when we used to say, ”Saint-Aubin is a hidden gem situated just behind Puligny and Chassagne, and it commands only half price.” Those were the days – I´m happy that this excellent appellation has gotten the recognition it deserves. Even though burgundy prices have skyrocketed – it´s […]

During my vinous upbringing, Tuscany always constituted one of the important pillars. It still does, however, with all of the exciting wines from all corners of the globe, I wasn´t particularly active in tasting the recent vintages. Although I have to confess that all the wines I had from the compelling 2021 vintage, more or […]

I remember the talk. I remember the excitement. I do recall how courageous Robert Parker used to be when he dared to rate this on a similar or higher level than a few first growths. I particularly remember when I got to taste this for the first time when comparing the 2003’s in bottle. Back […]

Calf’s liver is utterly healthy, tasty and sustainable… few dare to cook it… not difficult… today’s version served on sauerkraut with apple and leek topped with pancetta and capers. When I have it plain I tend to opt for supple low tannin Beaujolais or southern Burgundian versions, yet with these trimmings white is much better […]