Vinanmeldelser

Den rene og uttrykksfulle duften av ville blåbær leder til en konsentrert, men fortsatt middels munnfølelse som er lett og livlig på tungen – en refleksjon av 2014-årgangen. Det er friskhet, men også…

Mild renhet og flyt preger ganen. Det finnes en tone av sitronaktig, sitrusskarphet, men også en kremet note av gjær. Dette er elegant, men kommer med avrundede kanter og milde sitrus- og gulplommeno…

En blanding av Sangiovese og 20 % Ciliegiolo, åpner denne med aromaer som minner om aromatisk lilla blomst, nytt skinn, aromatiske urter og røde bær. Den modne ganen byr på saftig Marasca-kirsebær, h…

Ren Alicante Bouschet, denne vinen er rik og generøst moden. På dette unge stadiet virker det som den har et overskudd av ristet treverk, og forhåpentligvis vil dette integreres. Den er absolutt ikke…

Elegant og livlig, dette tilbyr fristende dufter av velduftende blå blomst, små røde bær og et hint av presset pudder. Den klare, saftige ganen gir frisk rød kirsebær, jordbær, stjerneanis og middelh…

Very pure notes of cherry and strawberry pervade this wine. They are perfumed with a slight conifer scent that spells freshness and lifted ease. The palate has an unforced, elegant concentration. Thi…

The rarest of the Spring Valley wines, this pure Cabernet Sauvignon offers ripe plum fruit flavors, wrapped in baking chocolate and licorice. It finishes with accents of sandalwood and citrus.

A real delight for its delicious drinkability, and a revelation for Monterey Merlot. Shows the acidity and varietal purity of the Arroyo Seco region, with intense plum and blackberry flavors balanced…

Earthy notes are interspersed with very fresh, friendly and pure lemon notes. There also is an overtone of chamomile. The palate is zingy and fresh, has a concentrated core and comes with disarming h…

No oak here, thank you; just pure and delicious Riesling fruit with a hint of botrytis to add complexity to the apple-pear range of flavors. This dry-finished wine can hang with powerful chili-based…

There's an intensity of cola-cinnamon spice and clove within the aromas and flavors of this single-vineyard designate, intriguing invites to explore further. Pure, crisp and focused raspberry and ear…

Robust, dense and meaty, this 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot dances around well-concocted swirls of black tea, herb and cedar. Soft and smooth on the palate, the oak is subtle, coaxing out fla…

Creamy rose and peach puree notes create a very sensuous and seductive scent. The light-footed creaminess continues fluidly on the slender palate, helped along by a touch of flavor-boosting sweetness…

Rich and tangy, a Chardonnay that appeals for its pure varietal flavors and noble structure. It's powerful in pineapple and orange fruit, with a sweet overlay of caramelized oak. This richness is bal…

This is the first Chenin Blanc from this up-and-coming winery. All native yeast fermented and aged in stainless steel, the aromas pop, with notes of pear, apple, lees and melon. Sleek in style, it br…

This is a one-of-a-kind wine in the state, with 50% of the wine fermented on skins for nine months and the rest aged in concrete and older oak. Pure red- and blue-fruit aromas are followed by bold fr…

This bottling by Foxen has been consistent over the years in producing a wine of great varietal purity. The 2012 vintage is a dry, crisply mouthwatering wine with gooseberry, grapefruit and peach fla…

This wine has great strawberry flavors with soft tannins and sweet fruits. It's fragrant, delicate, and very pure in style, with just a hint of structure and likely to age over the medium term.

Coming from two area standouts—Lewis and Phinny Hill vineyards—this wine shows appealing aromas and flavors of shaved coconut, Mounds Bar, cherry and baking spices. The barrel influence is prominent…

What a lovely and balanced rendition of Zweigelt: its forest fruit and cherry notes are pure and held in a tight focus on the midpalate. The body is smooth, full-fruited, generous but balanced by vib…

There's great personality here thanks to the wine's bright fruit flavors, vibrant color and penetrating balsam notes that add depth and dimension. Bright cherry, blueberry, vanilla, sweet almond and…

Estrecho means narrow in Spanish, and this varietal Monastrell is just that. After a compact, pure nose sets the stage, this feels sharp and puckery, with cheek-scouring acidity. The result is tart,…

This is one of those kitchen sink blends that is better than it has a right to be. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris are all in the mix, and the wine is both aromatic and p…

A little too soft for ageability, but a very delicious wine. Not quite in the league of the wonderful 2007, but offers rich, ripe flavors of blackberries, cherries, cola and cedar, with all kinds of…