Hello friends! The temporary releases at Systembolaget has been kinda slow for a while, but that is about to change as tomorrows line up is on FIRE. There’s the Morgon Côte du Py from Jean Foillard, Sandhi Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay which is always amazing, a Colheita Port from 1991 (that I haven’t tried, but the internet says is amazing) and of course – the Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino, which despite costing 749:- somehow still manages to look cheap compared to it’s Nebbiolo brethren. On top of these, I’ve still managed to pick out two winners: a Riesling and a Chianti, that will both fit spring perfectly. Cheers! 🍷
Keller Limestone Riesling Kabinett Goldkapsel – #92994 – 291:-
Keller is one of the more famous producers and with wines that range in price from decent to ridiculous. This Kabinett is a special bottling, made primarily from Grand Cru vineyards and is usually quite dry for a kabinett. Elderflower, green pears and some citrus dominate the nose, and I’d pair this with a homemade – and kinda spicy – ramen any day of the week. 100% Riesling.
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico – #94697 – 279:-
One of the greats from the Chianti area! This is youthful and fruity, with notes of raspberry, cherry and a hint of oakiness that adds some spice. A touch of Syrah in the blend adds another layer of depth, and overall this is just a perfect match with a Pasta Pomodore. 82% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 3% Syrah.
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Nerd zone: Gold Capsule
Have you ever bought a Riesling that had a golden foil capsule over the cork? If so, good choice! While the gold capsule is not a legally approved way of communicating higher quality, its become somewhat of a unspoken rule among german wine producers. You see, technically the only official way of distinguishing two wines made from the same vineyard is by their AP number. This is why you can find for instance both a Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #12 and a Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #5. While technically “correct”, it’s usually not very helpful for consumers.
So, to make it obvious that the bottle you’re holding in your hand is special (and thereby warrants the higher price), they slap on the gold capsule on top. And presto, you’re an expert!