Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

A very nice, cool climate, reductive Chardonnay
Toasted sesame & cool mint on the nose. Beautiful mouthfeel, balanced, elegant with juicy acidity. The yellow stone fruit restrained but of high purity. Nice depth here.
This is so drinkable and quite lovely while showing some hints of seriousness. — 3 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

A truly lovely Chardonnay - ripe & with certain (fruity) richness yet fresh & juicy, with zippy acidity perfectly balancing the breadth and the well integrated oak.
Yellow stone fruit, golden delicious apple with hints of brioche, short bread and salty caramel. Precise & with nice depth.
A very elegant wine — 5 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.4

A very Burgundian Champagne, full of ripe yellow fruit, ripe apple, butterscotch. Either breadth & depth, balancing the ripeness & creaminess with zesty acidity and spicy minerality. Good depth & very fine mousse with lingering tiny bubbles.
More a wine than a bubbly, and a very fine & elegant one, too. — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Nicely aromatic & restrained (for Australia) with purity of dark fruit (blackberries, plums, mulberry), nice depth and excellent tannins quality - juicy, polished, finely grained.
Very elegant & with beautiful balance between the ripeness & savoury notes.
A really lovely wine! — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Very elegant, still slightly jammy & typically Aussie.
Blackberry & blueberry galore, with a minty, herby, edge. Ripe, yet fresh & enticing.
Impeccably balanced on the palate even if rich. The quality of tannins is so nice, the acidity so juicy, balancing the black fruit so nicely.
This is a very nice one. — 3 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

If you think all Aussie Chardonnay is big, rich & buttery, try this antidote.
Fresh, crisp with crunchy green apple & green papaya. Some underripe apricots, too.
On the palate this is juicy, fresh with vibrant acidity. Quite light on alc (12.5%) and light on the exotic fruit.
Would not call it Burgundian but it’s highly drinkable and surprisingly nice. — 6 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

A very nice, very Burgundian Chardonnay from cool Hemmel en Aarde.
Cool & enticing, with ripe lemon & lime, shortbread, white flowers, a touch of nutmeg, a hint of anise.
On the palate this is poised & very elegant. Good breadth (40% new barrels) but also great depth & focus. Layers of ripe yellow fruit & juicy, vibrant acidity plus a nice salty touch on the long finish.
Very close to Cote Challonais in style, a truly lovely wine. — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Nicely perfumed & very elegant.
Ripe black currant & black cherry, with some cassis. There’s some nice cedar wood hints and a bit of orange peel. Fresh, juicy, enticing.
Such a nice mouthfeel, the tannins juicy, velvety, beautifully polished & finely grained. Impeccable balance and nice depth & precision. More damson plum on the palate with a hint of cherry. Nice finish with a touch of menthol & salt.
Drinking beautifully right now. Very good friendly & quite delish. — 5 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.8

Surprisingly austere & lean for 2018, with the earthy aromas dominant. There is some cherry but well hidden.
Love the tannin structure & juicy acidity, but where’s the body & fruit?
Bad bottle? — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

What a perfect epitome of juicy freshness!
Dark, sour cherry galore with a touch of mulberry and a hint of (dried) orange peel. A flowery whiff adds complexity. Much better on day 2 when the bubble gum fruitiness blows away.
On the palate this is light to medium bodied, with a nice (light) tannin structure and juicy acidity. Pure & perfectly balanced.
Not overly complex. Just joyful, bright & juicy.
Perfect with a bowl of pasta or antipasti. — a month ago