Vinanmeldelser

There's a subtle richness to this well-balanced wine, evident in toasty accents of hazelnut and peach pit that compliment the honeydew and juicy pear-flesh core. The medium-weight palate offers ample…

Soft with cranberry and red currant accents, this fairly priced wine is subtle in tannin and oak, with a core of succulent black cherry and clove flavor. Approachable and round on the palate, it's a…

Despite it's cheeky, critter-wine packaging, there's a fair amount of elegance to be found in this sparkling blend of Trebbiano, Airen and Müller-Thurgau. A tad sweet, it's fresh with apple, lemon an…

Whether it's the vintage, or simply the evolution of winemaking at this new winery, this reserve Chardonnay is more restrained and structured than past efforts. Still young and compact, it shows succ…

Brambleberry, pepper and smoke lead this distinctive red blend from Capaia. Red berries, pepper and spice have South African character, and are enlivened by good acidity and a minerally finish. A ref…

With more than four years of bottle age, this Cabernet is soft, elegant and lovely to drink now. It has subtle but complex black currant, mocha and cedar flavors, along with rich tannins that will pa…

Corte Pavone's Rosso di Montalcino gives you a hearty drinking red that would pair with game, wild mushrooms and most meat dishes. You get plump fruit and exotic spice overtones that give the wine so…

Cupano is an organic farm in Montalcino with consistent delivery of quality red wines. This less formal Rosso di Montalcino offers ripe cherry and blackberry notes followed by aromas of wet earth, le…

Light and tonic with raw notes of cherry and forest fruit, this is a bright, easy-drinking Rosso di Montalcino. Pair it with lamb, rosemary and roasted potatoes. The wine's natural acidity and tannin…

Here's a nice Dolcetto from Dogliani, the grape's spiritual home. It has a classic varietal fragrance of cherry, licorice and black pepper accompanied by smoky notes. The palate delivers black cherry…

This Nebbiolo has aromas of raspberry with hints of spice and coffee. The palate delivers ripe black cherry flavors with white pepper and clove notes. This will pair well with mushroom risotto.

Fiano is an Italian variety, rarely grown in California. In this case it has produced an interesting wine. It feels midway in weight between Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. Unoaked with a medium-bodied…

The fruity characteristics are the star of this wine, with heady notes of forest berry, red plum and cherry that flood the nose and mouth. Accents of chocolate, menthol and sweet smoke add depth, but…

This big and brooding wine offers intense aromas of black fruits, raisins, vanilla and toast. The palate presents ripe blackberry, white pepper, prune and licorice flavors. Pair it with seasoned chee…

This Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend opens with oaky, medicinal aromas of mint and cherry candy. The palate is fairly full but raw in feel, while scratchy, long-running flavors of leather and earth acce…

Unoaked Chardonnays can be fairly neutral, but this one is anything but. Creamy and textural, it's laced with mixed flavors of grapefruit, gooseberry, lime and lemon zest. Delicious on its own, or pa…

There's a real bite of lime juice that brightens the ripe raspberry and persimmon flavors on this Pinot Noir. Pair with rich meats and cheeses for balance.

This winery's Santa Barbara bottling has established a track record as a fine, elegant Pinot Noir at a fair price. It's not one you need to age, but it shows a clean, pure approach, with a silky mout…

Terre di Tufi er en rik og betydelig hvitvin fra Toscana som er allsidig nok til å matche ristet crostini med trøffelolje, hakkede tomater eller kyllingleverpaté. Den har toner av vanilje, ananas og…

Denne nydelige Pinot Grigio fra et kjølig klima passer godt til tunfiskcarpaccio eller sushi. Det er en balansert og frisk vin med lag av sitrus, steinfrukt og honning.

En av to viner under navnet Grilos, denne Dão er solid og tanninrik, fortsatt ung, med en fast kjerne av tørrhet omgitt av en mer fruktig komponent av svart kirsebær. Den trenger modning i ett år.

Åpner med tjærelukt og kokte aromaer, men ved lufting kommer eike- og modne, jordnære bærnoter frem. Ganen er seig og solid, med ekstrakt og tanninrik grep samt røkfylte, fyldige smaker av ristet sva…

Grapefrukt blandet med honning og noen grønne grønnsaker ønsker deg velkommen, mens den interessante smaken gir sitrus, mer honning, aprikoser og til og med noen vårløk. Den er ikke enkel og rett fre…

Som et utslag som deler fairway i golf, er denne vinen akkurat det massene ønsker: Den er full av grapefrukt, pasjonsfrukt, stikkelsbær og sitrusskall. Syren er imidlertid kraftig, så avslutningen ka…