Kuban. Taman peninsula PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 12% vol., 1 200

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is light gold in colour; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate minus intensity; aromas of brioche, yellow apple, pear and a light note of buttercream. On the palate, the wine with a light sweetness (brut), with moderate well-integrated alcohol, medium plus acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on the medium finish. Good quality; light and fresh aromatics, indicating the traditional method of production; on the palate, the wine is refreshing, light, but sweetness dominates acidity. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 14/02/2023

Krasnodar region, Russia, 11-13% vol., 590

Grape variety: Müller-Thurgau; Pinot Blanc; Riesling; Saperavi

The wine is light salmon in colour; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of green apple, green gooseberry and red currant. On the palate, the wine is dry with moderate very well integrated alcohol, high crisp acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of green apple and redcurrant. Good quality; clean, fresh and fruity aromas; on the palate the wine is juicy, light and refreshing. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 14/02/2023

Taman Southern Shore PDO, Krasnodar region, Russia, 10.5-12.5% vol., 450

Grape variety: Riesling

The wine is light lemon in colour; persistent perlage of medium bubbles. Clean and intense nose; aromas of peach, Duchesse pear, melon and notes of honey. On the palate, the wine with a light sweetness (medium-dry), moderate well-integrated alcohol, high crisp acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium minus finish with notes of Duchesse pear. Bright and fruity aromatics, with certain varietal characteristics; on the palate the wine is juicy, light, with a light sweetness that balances the high acidity. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 14/02/2023

Kuban. Novorossiysk PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 11.5-13.5% vol., 600

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Slightly tired and slightly reductive nose of moderate intensity; aromas of quince, dried red cherries and dried apricots. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate integrated alcohol, high acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on the medium minus finish. The wine is passing its peak, but the aromatics are still on the positive side; on the palate the wine is juicy and light. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 14/02/2023

Republic of Crimea, Russia, 11.5-13.5% vol., 600

Grape variety: Kokur Belyy

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of yellow apple, pear and white melon. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate well-integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium minus finish with a note of yellow apple. Good quality; clean, fresh, fruity aromatics with defined varietal characteristics; on the palate the wine is juicy, refreshing and light. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 12/01/2023

Kuban PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 11-13% vol., 480

Grape variety: Riesling

The wine is light lemon in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean and intense nose; aromas of green apple, white flowers, minerality and light honey notes. On the palate, the wine with a light sweetness (brut), moderate very well integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with hints of citrus fruits. Good quality; bright, fresh and fruity aromas with distinct Riesling varietal characteristics; on the palate the wine is juicy, light, well balanced and citrusy. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 12/01/2023

Krasnodar region, Russia, 11.5% vol., 100

Grape variety: Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Riesling

The wine is light lemon in colour; weak perlage of large bubbles. Clean nose of light intensity; aromas of lime, canned pineapple and green apple, as well as a light note of metal. On the palate, the wine with a light sensation of sweetness (brut), with moderate well-integrated alcohol, medium plus juicy acidity, a light body, light fruit concentration on the short finish. A very simple sparkling wine; wine without faults, but without varietal characteristics and any typicity, very simple on the palate. This wine is drinkable. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 12/01/2023

Dagestan PGI, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 10.5-12.5% vol., 500

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of peach, yellow apple and pear. On the palate,thea wine with a light sense of sweetness (brut), with moderate well-integrated alcohol, medium plus acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on the short aftertaste. Simple, clean wine for every day cinsumption. Ripe and fruity aromas; light and juicy on the palate. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 12/01/2023

Kuban. Taman peninsula PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 12% vol., 2 150

Grape variety: Riesling; Chardonnay

The wine is medium gold in colour; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of ripe stone fruits, canned pineapple, white flowers, cream, bread toast and minerality. On the palate, the wine with a light sweetness (brut), with moderate very well integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a medium body, moderate plus fruity concentration on the medium finish with notes of stone fruit and cream. Very good quality; complex, developing and noble aromatics with a clear lees ageing component combined with elegant fruit and minerality; on the palate, the wine is very well balanced, delicate, mouth-coating and concentrated. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (3-4 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Republic of North Ossetia – Alania, Russia, 11.5% vol., 1 900

Grape variety: Sibirkovyy

The wine is light gold in colour; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of butter, brioche, lime, peach, canned pineapple and white flowers. On the palate, the wine with a subtle sweetness (closer to dry), with moderate perfectly-integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a medium body, moderate plus fruit concentration on the medium finish with hints of citrus fruits. Very good quality; complex and harmonious aromatics of ripe fruits, flowers and notes of ageing on the lees; aromatics are developing in the glass; on the palate, the wine is very well balanced, juicy, closer to dry, quite mouth-coating, with very good fruitiness and aftertaste. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (3-4 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Republic of North Ossetia – Alania, Russia, 11.5% vol., 2 900

Grape variety: Pinot Noir; Chardonnay

The wine is light pink in colour with a strawberry tint; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of bread dough, brioche, cream, light notes of cheese, red berries and ripe red apple. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate perfectly-integrated alcohol, high crisp acidity, a medium body, moderate plus fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of brioche and red apple. Very good quality with author's style; elegant, restrained and complex aromatics dominated by notes of ageing on the lees and a pleasant addition of red berries; on the palate, the wine is balanced, juicy, with nice fruitiness and quite mouth-coating. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (2-3 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Kuban. Taman peninsula PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 12% vol., 1 200

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc; Riesling

The wine is light gold in colour; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean and intense nose; aromas of yellow apple, quince, white flowers, beeswax and cream. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate very well integrated alcohol, high crisp acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of green apple and lime. Good quality; pleasant, intense aromatics with varietal characteristics and notes of ageing on the lees; on the palate the wine is bright, light and well balanced. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (2-3 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Krasnodar region, Russia, 12.5% vol., 1 200

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

The wine is light pink in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of barberry, raspberry, wild strawberry and light creamy nuances. On the palate, the wine with a light note of sweetness (brut), with moderate very well integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with hints of wild strawberry. Good quality; bright, quite intense, fresh berry-driven aroma with light creamy nuances; on the palate the wine is juicy, balanced, delicate, with good fruitiness and aftertaste. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Taman Southern Shore PDO, Krasnodar region, Russia, 10-12% vol., 920

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

The wine is light pink in colour; moderate perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of red cherry, red currant, light milky and creamy. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate very well integrated alcohol, high bright acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of red berries. Good quality; very elegant and subtle berry-creamy aromatics with light notes of ageing on the lees; on the palate the wine is well balanced, light and juicy. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (1-2 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Republic of Crimea, Russia, 10.5-13% vol., 725

Grape variety: Chardonnay; Riesling; Aligote; Sauvignon Blanc

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of yellow pear, stone fruits, almond and cream. On the palate, the wine with a light sweetness, moderate very well integrated alcohol, high lively acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium minus finish with hints of stone fruits. Good quality; very delicate and harmonious fruity-creamy aromatics, quite intense and moderately complex, demonstrating the traditional method of production; on the palate the wine is light, balanced, with a pleasant light creamy texture. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (1-2 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Taman Southern Shore PDO, Krasnodar region, Russia, 11-13% vol., 749

Grape variety: Chardonnay; Riesling; Pinot Blanc

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of white flowers, beeswax, ripe peach and a light creamy note. On the palate, there are subtle note of sweetness (extra brut), moderate very well integrated alcohol, medium plus juicy acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on medium minus finish. A good, technically correct and light wine; restrained floral-fruity aroma; on the palate the wine is balanced, refreshing and light. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Dagestan PGI, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 10.5-12.5% vol., 500

Grape variety: Riesling

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean and intense nose; aromas of Duchesse pear, white flowers and stone fruits. On the palate, the wine with a light sense of sweetness (brut), with moderate very well integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on the medium minus fruity finish. Young, fruity and fresh wine; pure, intense aromas of fruits and flowers, with a certain varietal typicity; on the palate the wine is juicy, balanced, light, intended for quick consumption. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Dagestan PGI, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 10.5-12.5% vol., 549

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is light gold in colour; moderate perlage of medium bubbles. Clean nose of moderate plus intensity; aromas of peach, white melon, yellow pear and white flowers. On the palate, the wine with a light sense of sweetness, with moderate very well integrated alcohol, medium plus juicy acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on the short fruity finish. Clear, fruity and fresh wine; quite intense aromatics of ripe fruits and flowers; on the palate the wine is refreshing, balanced, with a slight sweetness, intended for quick consumption. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Rostov region, Russia, 11.5-13.5% vol., 299

Grape variety: Aligote; Rkatsiteli; Tsvetochnyy; Pervenets Magaracha; Tsitronnyy Magaracha; Chardonnay; Bianka; Avgustin; Riesling; Platovskiy

The wine is light lemon in colour; moderate perlage of large bubbles. Clean and intense nose; aromas of various citrus fruits, white flowers, honey and beeswax. On the palate, the wine with a light sweetness (brut), moderate well-integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a light body, moderate minus fruit concentration on the short finish. A simple, technically correct and fruity wine; bright and fresh fruity aromas; on the palate the wine is light and juicy. Drink now.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/12/2022

Kuban PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 12% vol., 699

Grape variety: Chardonnay; Riesling; Pinot Blanc

The wine is light gold in colour. Moderate perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of butter, brioche, yellow stone fruits and white flowers. On the palate, the wine with a very slight sensation of sweetness (brut), moderate very well integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a light body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of green apple. Good quality; pleasant, restrained and harmonious aromatics, indicating the traditional method of production; on the palate the wine is very juicy, light and well balanced. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (1-2 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 07/12/2022