Vinanmeldelser

Fresh fruit and lively raspberry juice flavors are totally up to the minute. The attractive orange-pink color emphasizes the ripe character of the wine's fruitiness.

This opens with aromas of violet, ripe berry, orange zest, toasted oak and a whiff of Mediterranean scrub. The structured palate offers mature cherry, white pepper, licorice, well-integrated oak spic…

This structured red features aromas of tilled soil and ripe berry. The palate delivers violet, mature black cherry, crushed berry and ground white pepper alongside smooth, polished tannins. It's ripe…

This value-minded wine from an iconic producer offers attractive initial scents of brambly berry and cherry, with additional touches of marzipan and vanilla that lend decadence. The medium-weight pal…

Lifted aromas of jasmine, apricot and guava entice from the glass. Medium to full bodied on the palate, this Viognier shows no sense of sloth. Lively acids keep everything in check, while tart tropic…

Waitaki Valley is an increasingly popular region for Pinot Noir, although the number of producers is quite small. This is a pale, delicate rendering of Pinot Noir, with floral and beetroot notes, sil…

Underbrush, moist earth, blue flower and spiced plum aromas take shape in the glass. The palate offers juicy morello cherry, cooking spice, grilled sage and a hint of espresso alongside firm, fine-gr…

This wine shows the meaty, masculine side of Sangiovese, offering dark tones of prune, plum, wet earth, tobacco and dried violet. The grape's signature freshness washes away any residual heaviness im…

Staete Landt's upscale Pinot Noir eschews dark color and extraction in favor of lighter body and soft tannins. Leather, cranberry and cocoa aromas lead the way, followed on the palate by a pie cherry…

A blend of Merlot, Malbec and Caberent Franc, this opens with enormous fruit purity, backed by luscious tones of oak spice and tobacco. The wine's two sensations—sweet and savory—are well integrated.…

Dry, crisp and clean, this has rich flavors of citrus, honeydew, green apple and vanilla, brightened with keen acidity. This should be relatively easy to find.

Toasted notes of almond and spice give this expression of Cabernet Sauvignon momentum and density. Blackberry, moist earth and tobacco aromas make up the generous bouquet.

A dry, rich 100% Syrah, this showcases the classic Santa Ynez structure of firm tannins and crisp acids, and it offers deep flavors of blackberry, cassis and bacon. This 2009 is Jorian Hill's best ef…

Squarcialupi Riserva has shown a successful evolution over the years. This bottling opens with tangy aromas of tobacco, dark fruit, clove and eucalyptus. Small percentages of Merlot and Cabernet Sauv…

This Brunello starts on the timid side and slowly reveals aromas of cherry, cassis, sweet spice, almond paste, plus earthy tones of leather and button mushroom. The palate feels fresh and tight, and…

With a proportion of premier cru grapes in the blend, this wine has weight and structure as well as the ripe red-fruit flavors that are typical of Santenay. It's richly textured and full in the mouth…

Made from fruit sourced from the mighty Ferrington Vineyard, this tank-fermented Gewürztraminer is crafted without oak or malolactic fermentation. The result is a light, lemony and floral wine, with…

Touches of bitter toast and roasted almond sit at the top of this wine, followed by smooth aromas of blackberry, prune, leather and tobacco. The palate feels tight and compact, and the finish shows l…

Dusty and detailed, this pure Viognier incorporates notes of lemon-pepper; tart, fresh lemon pulp and rind; plus a hint of curry powder. This should make an interesting accompaniment to raw clams or…

Barbera, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo comprise the wine. Half of the grapes were air dried for three months, which is known as appassimento. The Sangiovese was crushed and fermented conventionally before…

This wine opens with ripe aromas of black plum and boysenberry fruit, accented by hints of licorice root and menthol. The fruity core continues to shine on the smooth, round palate, alongside accents…

Pleasant richness and depth of fruit flavor accompany the deep color and nicely chewy tannins in this full-bodied Cabernet. It tastes dry and well balanced between acidity, tannins and fruitiness, an…

This blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 8% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of underbrush, espresso, mocha and blackberry. On the palate, coffee and vanilla notes back up ripe plu…

This plump-textured blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier features aromas and flavors of apricot, melon, mango and ginger. Drink it over the next nine months for its appealing, forward fruit natu…