Wine

Producer: Weingut Besson-Strasser
Grape: Pinot Noir
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Schaffhausen
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sandy-Gravelly
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: On the nose it shows aromas of cherries, blood orange and herbs, with a hint of smoke in the background. On the palate well-balanced, juicy, with silky tannins and a refreshing acidity.

Producer: Sophie Kreuter
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: -
Alcohol:10.7

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A fresh and delicate Pinot Noir that offers immediate drinking pleasure. Juicy, fruity, with some herbaceous undertones.

Producer: Markus Ruch
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Marlstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Intense garnet red, on the nose complex notes of black cherries, raspberries and red plums as well as slight hints of blackberries, blackcurrants, mint and mineral spices, velvety soft on the palate, lively and aromas of plum, cocoa and vanilla, the tones of wood are evident, but very well balanced, elegant, fruity and mineral finish. For Haalde, the grapes are fermented together with the stems. The corresponding grapes come from 35-year-old vineyards. Haalde is a wine for Pinot fanatics!

Producer: Markus Ruch
Grape: Müller Thurgau 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Klettgau
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Golden yellow color with greenish and amber reflections, the nose hints of pear cider, the palate is quite dry, beautiful acidic structure, scents of herbs, medium-long finish, but powerful.

Producer: Weinbau Beat Thommen
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Thurgau
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A very elegant and subdued Pinot Noir made on the estate of a Swiss prison. Notes of hibiscus flowers, berries and herbs, with a fresh acidity and very fine tannins.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region:
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Refined, bundled bouquet, sour cherries, currants, fresh leather, black tea, slightly smoky nuances in the background. The palate is clear, very finely woven, elegant, compact, youthful structure and beautifully long lasting.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Sour Cherry
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 8%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This is a sparkling wine made from sour cherries, grown in the Aargau in Switzerland. It is made in the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle. In the glass, it shows an intense and dark colors. Aromas of cherries with a distinct marzipan note. On the palate, it is complex and quite full, with a good acidity. Great with fatty foods, as it serves as a balance.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Attractive bouquet, raspberries, peonies, a touch of blood orange, fresh tobacco, delicate smoky nuances. On the palate complex, silky texture, wonderfully fresh structure, refined, fine tannin, very noble and fine.

Producer: Markus Ruch
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Ruby red, the nose aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry, harmonious mix of acidity and tannins, long finish.

Producer: Weingut Besson-Strasser
Grape: Räutschling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Schaffhausen
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sandy-Gravelly
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Smells of apples and pears, with flinty, floral and herbaceous notes in the background. On the palate it is mineral and fresh, with some creamy notes and a good length.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Switzerland
Region:
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Refined, bundled bouquet, sour cherries, currants, fresh leather, black tea, slightly smoky nuances in the background. The palate is clear, very finely woven, elegant, compact, youthful structure and beautifully long lasting.

Producer: Herbst
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Zurich
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Full body and complex structure. The Truttiker Pinot Noir is already proving to be a very strong and voluminous wine.

Producer: Georg Fromm
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Even in the warm exceptional year 2018, the Selvenenen shows, in addition to its full, dense structure, a juicy acidity, a lot of freshness and an impressive elegance. Sour cherry, blackberry, pepper and cloves.