May wines

As always May went by quickly, like a race towards June and "real" summer. One of the nightlights was definitely Cousin’s wedding to his beautiful English bride. A weekend spent out on Lurön in Lake Vänern with both new and old family and as well as friends. The day started out with cloudy and grey skies, but aswe set foot on the island the sun came through and for the rest of weekend there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Sweden certainly showed its best side to all English guests.

During the month we continued with testing new rosé wines, but again Sancerre Les Baronnes Rosé won in our opinion. 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Col d'Orcia got us oh-ing and ah-ing one night with perfect structure, soft tannins and a wonderful aftertaste. As a wine aficionado (and geek) it’s moments like that you live for.

2011 Réserve de Bonnet Rosé Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc

2008 Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles

2006 Castello di Fonterutoli

2011 Barone Ricasoli Albia

2004 Brunello di Montalcino Col d'Orcia

2007 Hubert Brochard Sancerre

2010 Brewery Hill Shiraz

2011 Sancerre Les Baronnes Rosé

2012 Sancerre Les Baronnes Rosé

2012 Valle Reale Cerasuolo Rosé

2012 Alicia Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé

2009 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano