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Anglo-Hungarian Scot (yes, I have a kilt). Trained in Genetics, work in computers, learning (and drinking) wine. Now also part time wine-writer/blogger, check out www.reignofterroir.com

Web site: reignofterroir.com

Location: Prudhoe, Northumberland, United Kingdom

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(2008-07-23 21:47:52 UTC)

Karl commented on Default_photo matti’s profile:

Karl Laczko
Karl Laczko said…

Thanks for the wishes Matti, I couldn't believe it when I heard I'd got the 3rd place on that trip to France!!!

(2008-07-23 21:46:22 UTC)

Karl Laczko
Karl Laczko said…

Thanks Matti - only just found out....this could be a GREAT trip!

(2008-07-23 18:10:40 UTC)

matti
matti said…

Congratulations on the success in Gary's contest!!!!!

(2008-06-08 11:08:36 UTC)

Karl commented on Default_photo matti’s profile:

Karl Laczko
Karl Laczko said…

Hi Matti - I don't drop by here as much as I used to, but glad to say hello!

(2008-04-26 18:56:16 UTC)

Karl Laczko
Karl Laczko said…

To think it's nearly been a year since I joined, how time flies, yet some things stay the same.

2005 Finest Steillage Riesling
(2007-12-09 19:37:40 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Finest Steillage Riesling 87/100

Petrol and lime on the nose, a lovely minerality with citrus undertones. Good mouthfeel, thick but not sweet, there's good dryness in this relatively young Riesling and that citrus flavour has a long finish, this is a good drinking wine, 86-87pts.

2005 Georgian Valleys Alaznis Valley White
(2007-12-09 19:35:35 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Georgian Valleys Alaznis Valley White 85/100

Lovely golden colour, with an unusual nose, slightly floral, a hint of burnt caramel, but also something else, slightly sweet but also a touch musty (but not unpleasant). Quite light in the mouth, a definitely honeyed feel to it, residual sugar coming through. The finish is fast, too quick really, since this is much more enjoyable than I tought it would be. I'm not a big semi-sweet white wine drinker, but this was good, and amazing QPR (but I don't plan going back to Lithuania to get some more!). 85-86pts.

NV La Gitana
(2007-12-09 19:33:13 UTC) buddy icon NV La Gitana 87/100

Colour, pale straw, much paler than I was expecting, and weak legs for a 15%, but what a nose! Bitter, burnt aromas, slightly chemically but also some vanilla and butter in the background. Very light in the mouth (is this really 15% abv?) but smooth as well, and then the dryness kicks in, coating on the top of the palate and a decent length. There a real bitter saltiness to this drink, but served chilled is very refreshing and, for my first Manzanilla, not bad. 87-88pts.

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2003 Heimbourg Riesling
(2007-12-09 19:32:01 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Heimbourg Riesling 89/100

A honeyed nose with a good dose of waxy petrol. Rich in the mouth, a little zestiness, some more of that honey and a nice oily mineralilty. This is an elegant wine, not flashy or overpowering in any aspect, but good in all it does. 89-90pts.

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2005 Extra Special Primitivo di Puglia
(2007-12-09 19:30:57 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Extra Special Primitivo di Puglia 85/100

Vegetal, green & spicy nose, there's a bit of farmyard in here as well, but welcome. Dry and fruity, and then a bit more dry, sour cherries on the finish and tannins all around the mouth. This wine has a rustic style but it's one I appreciate. I may be scoring this high, especially after a glass of Sutter Home preceded it, but I'm going 84-85pts and a good QPR.