Monday, February 11, 2008

Value for money

I finally got around to adding the wines for a large wine tasting in Oslo last autumn. This changed the best buy list a bit. As last time the score (based on taste) is 1-11 and the ranking system is based on score*score/price.

Redwine:
Rosemount Shiraz Cabernet, 99 NOK, Score 9
Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet, 100 NOK, Score 9
Rosemount Shiraz, 129 NOK, Score 10
Faustino Selection de Familia, 130 NOK, Score 10

Whitewine:
Loosen Riesling Kabinett, 80 NOK, Score 8
Seehof Rheinhessen Riesling Trocken, 133 NOK, Score 10
Vina la Rosa la Capitana Chardonnay, 142 NOK, Score 10
Vina la Rosa Don Reca Chardonnay, 152 NOK, Score 10
Roc Blanco Perelada, 125 NOK, Score 9

Desertwine:
Orange Muscat & Flora, 102 NOK, Score 9
Vigneti di Moron Recioto della Valpolicella, 170 NOK, Score 10
Ch. Bellevu 157 NOK, Score 9
Pansal del Calas, 199 NOK, Score 10
Niepoort Twany 10 Years Old, 165 NOK, Score 9
Sandman Fine Twany, 166 NOK, Score 9

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Value for money

During the last year I have developed a strong interest for wine. Among the things I have started doing is giving each wine a score (1-11), and storing this information in my database.

I would like to share with you the wines that I think give you the best quality for price (if you buy them on Vinmonopolet.no):

Redwine:
Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet - 99,9 nok, score 9
Faustino Slectión de Familia - 129,9 nok, score 10
Marqués de Cáceres Vendimia Seleccionada - 107 nok, score 9

White Wine:
Seehof Rheinhessen Riesling Trocken - 132,9 nok, score 10
Roc Blanco Perelada - 125 nok, score 9
Laroche Chardonnay Terret - 99 nok, score 8
Brown Brothers Chenin Blanc - 103,9 nok, score 8

Desert Wine:
Sandeman Fine Tawny - 166 nok, score 9
Warre's Quinta da Cavadina Vintage Port - 221 nok, score 10
Oporto Ruby - 109 nok, score 7
Heidi Schröck Welschriesling & Weissburgunder Beerenauslese - 200 nok, score 9