Vinanmeldelser

Bær-, plomme- og wienerbrøddufter bærer med seg en liten bit stilkaktig sødme. Den føles saftig, teksturert og mildt tannisk, med lett urteaktige bær- og harpiksaromaer. Eiket i avslutningen, den har…

En kompleks blanding av 76 % Zinfandel, 13 % Petite Sirah, 6 % Mourvèdre og 5 % Syrah. Denne åpner med hint av rosiner og Ruby Port, en refleksjon av nesten 16 % alkohol. Men vinen er verken syltetøy…

Fra en av de ledende produsentene i denne lille appellasjonen i det sentrale Loire-dalen, er vinen lett urteaktig, parfymert og med en fin balanse mellom sin sprø tekstur, sitrusfrukt og det modnere…

Denne vinen tilbyr både urteaktig syrlighet og deilig krydret smak, den er balansert, gressaktig og også moden. Den har en fruktig, moderne stil, klar til å drikkes nå.

Fyldig og allerede svært behagelig, med en rund, kremet tekstur og langvarig avslutning. Aromene og smakene minner om dessert — moden eple, honning og kanel — men vinen forblir i hovedsak tørr.

Urteaktige, læraktige aromaer gir vei til et ganske sterkt innslag av grønt som infiltrerer vinen. Ved siden av den urteaktige, grønne kjernen er det krydret sjokolade, mørke bærfrukter og intens syr…

Herbal berry aromas come with plastic tones of latex and rubber band. This shows a gritty palate of hard tannins, with peppery, green-leaning, herbal flavors of black currant and black plum. A clampy…

In this intriguing blend, the herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc dominates the smoother Chardonnay. The wine is all about crispness and freshness with a strongly aromatic component. Acidity and a touch of mi…

Fleshy peach, melon and papaya aromas set up a round, pulpy, full-bodied palate housing a creamy weight. Grapefruit, lime, melon and guava flavors finish a bit herbal, with shades of tarragon.

A smooth and ripe wine, it's full of yellow fruits and pineapple, with just a touch of more herbaceous, citrus flavors. The wine is full-bodied, its acidity a gentle, juicy cut into the rich fruitine…

Tomato, herb, rubber and olive aromas are gritty. This Syrah fits right into the house style for this grape variety; the palate is pointed, acidic and scouring, while flavors of lemon rind, currant,…

A blended red from Sparkman, sharp and tannic, with good concentration. Tart, spicy and herbal, with hints of tomato and wild berry. It rolls into an astringent finish, with a dark chocolate note.

Raisin, kirsch and leather aromas define the nose on this crianza. The palate is properly dry, with good acidity and clampy tannins. Flavors of dry oak, herbal notes, raspberry and raisin end in a so…

Cassis, blackberry, animal hide, herb and olive aromas create a good nose. The palate is thick feeling, with herbal black-fruit flavors, carob and spice. On the back side, it's bold but burns a littl…

Given one year's aging, this fruity wine has blossomed out with pear and peach flavors that go beyond the initial youthful herbaceousness. It has a good depth of flavor, a wine that is both bright wi…

Initially fresh and herbaceous, then exotic with a tropical-fruit note, this wine boasts both a steely edge and a ripe center. It's young and could age, but at the moment it is fruitily delicious.

Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc aren't often thrown together, but here the marriage works. The nose offers herbal, leafy aromas from the CF, while berry fruit and oak carry the rest of the show. The p…

Savory mint and herbal aromas accent leafy, classic red fruit on the bouquet, while plum, berry, mineral, black olive and herbs work the palate. The wine transitions from one stage to the next withou…

Upfront, ripe pear fruit plays on nose and palate. These fruit notes are boosted by slight residual sweetness that makes this wine off dry, counterbalanced by a pleasantly bitter pith note. Enjoy thi…

This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon offers fresh blackberries on cold slate and a light herbal character with dill, oregano and tarragon. A minty quality carries into the sip, where bl…

Aromas of citrus peel, rubber, spice, and iodine lead to a tight, drawing but full-feeling palate. This tastes herbal, spicy and oaky, with carob accenting black fruit and berry flavors. A minty, oak…

Stalky, lightly green aromas of tobacco and mountain herbs blend with leathery plum and berry scents in front of a round, full-bodied palate. Loamy, earthy plum flavors come with an herbal covering,…

Slate, plum, red fruits, and baking spices of cinnamon and clove show on the nose of this wine from a longtime vineyard east of Solvang. It's fairly light in body, but with pleasing purple fruit flav…

This wine checks all the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc boxes. It's medium in weight and ably marries some green, leafy character with white grapefruit notes. The lasting impression is of an herbal grap…