Garnier JC
Les Tailles Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Drank over the course of three days; just like Mufasa, this fine drop from Anjou was dignified and imposing until the end. Surprised that any sniff of oxidation - and there was near none - was in reality a welcomed influence. Would happily order a case of this medium bodied blend of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon. A mouthful of ripe strawberries and plums, a little perfume, low acid (but enough so it wasn’t flabby), soft tannins with a slightly jammy concentration at the tail. Confident this would be a pleasure to have any day, at any hour, meal or no meal, friends or no friends, in bed, at a table, or on the floor. A beautiful wine beautifully made. Bravo J. C. Garnier. — 9 months ago
Vinyes Binitord
Menorca Blanc Chardonnay Blend 2015
First wine from Menorca drinking on Menorcan soil. Chardonnay blend with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia, Moscatell and Macabeu. With the heat here - currently 28 degrees at 10:30am - I assume they need to be very diligent at picking at the right time, ensuring the grapes don’t become full and fat and overly sweet. Surprised this was relatively dry with a tart finish. Medium bodied, good acid, and a fragrant nose of orange peel and melon. A perfect pairing with the lobster stew. — 9 months ago
Manon
High Paradise White Blend
Savagnin, Chardonnay, and Garganega. One may think we’re now in France but you’d be wrong. Definitely one of my favorite producers from Adelaide Hills - “Manon” - and a proud moment to see the gems coming out of Australia. No added sulfites, shipped all the way from Australia to Copenhagen and it’s stable and powerful and bursting with character. Medium bodied, good minerality, a welcomed velvety texture with nice acidic balance. Notes of kiwi, pear, orange peel and delicate floral notes. Although I’m an advocate of drinking good wine whenever and wherever you get the chance, I’d have to say this is a food wine. I suggest a simple pesto pasta or any type of seafood, really. Available at Rosforth in Copenhagen. — 9 months ago
Vinos Gustavo Martinez
Rawüll Cinsault 2017
Light colored red with slight aromas of mint and ginger on the nose. Quite tart and young on the palate with high acid and soft tannins. Welcome finish of strawberries and earthiness if left opened for a few hours. Drink slowly to experience the full expression. — 10 months ago
Samuel Vinciullo
Warner Glen Red Blend 2015
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Margaret River, Western Australia. If you’re expecting a full-bodied red with oak, this isn’t for you. Medium bodied, vibrant, with interesting herbal characteristics such as mint, fennel and a little ginger zing at the finish. Good fruit with soft tannins and well balanced acidity. Pair with whatever you want. I liked this a lot. — 9 months ago
Mouressipe (Alain Allier)
Càcous Grenache-Syrah
A cloudy, almost milky looking Grenache-Syrah blend produced by Alain Allier. Light bodied, juicy, tart, with soft notes of strawberries with an almond nuttiness on the end. Aged in fibreglass barrels “to help retain the purity of fruit” Allier says. His Cuvée Cavous is clean, delicious, and easy going. Although there’s minimal tannic structure, I’m curious to see how this could age. If you don’t have time for that, drink now and call it a day. — 9 months ago
Agricola Macatho
Segundo Flores Pilen Alto Uva País 2017
A very beautiful Chilean wine that I look forward to having again. Light to medium bodied, well balanced acidity with floral notes that sit perfectly on the palate with a little earth and flint. A versatile red that was adored by even the “I don’t really drink red” wine-drinkers at the table. That said, these “I don’t really drink red” people shall not be named nor invited back to any future table settings ;) — 10 months ago
Còsmic Vinyaters
Còsmica Connexió Xarello Blend
Huge fan of this magnificent - and curiously inexpensive - wine made on the calcareous clay terroir of Penedes, Spain. 85% Xarel-lo (white grape of Spanish origin, specifically grown in Catalonia), 10% Chardonnay and 5% Muscat of Alexandria. An aromatic mouthful of fleshy peach, lilies, lemon zest (and a few other descriptors I’m still noodling on), with the perfect lick of salinity from the optimal altitude of 300-500m terrain. Two different people have recently said to me “You can’t have both” when I’ve asked for an aromatic wine with good minerality... l’d like to call bullshit on their bullshit and put this on the table, or an Albariño for that matter. Medium bodied, balanced, with a silky texture (yes, silky) and at just €13 a bottle you’re set for a delicious evening. Old world wine makers pursuing tradition and not convention. Never conform to the demand. UP UP UP!! — 10 months ago
Georgina McDonald
Ruby red color with red pepper and rose on the nose. Rose, on the nose... is as delightful as it sounds. Savoury, medium bodied with a well balanced lip-puckering-give-me-more acidity. A bright, easy going, stable wine to throw on the table at anytime. Your friends will love it. Sounds like the perfect boyfriend. Happy to have a little splash of Hungary in my little Copenhagen kitchen. Köszönöm to Vin de Table 🇭🇺 — 7 months ago