Vinanmeldelser

Tørr og intens i tanniner, denne blandingen av 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah og 25% Mourvèdre er tett og seig. Med svært mørk, krydret frukt har den en syrlighet som lurer i avslutningen. Vinen byr ellers…

Tropisk modenhet er tydelig i duften av denne vinen, som er laget av Musque-klonen fra Carter Estate Vineyard. Den har aromaer av Juicy Fruit tyggegummi, papaya-appelsin-guava juice og påskeliljer. S…

Selv om det er en ganske direkte vin, viser denne Pinot den sentrale kystkarakteren som gjør dette kjølige klimaet så vennlig for druesorten. Gjennomskinnelig rubinrød i fargen, tørr og silkeaktig i…

Lots of raspberry and cherry fruit and sweet, caramelized oak in this Pinot Noir. It's rather simple, but crisp in acidity. Not going anywhere, so drink up.

Pinotage's “love it or leave it” character—bright red fruit, plucky spice, a touch of rubber—is in full force here, meaning the wine will pair well with grilled meats and stews and is both fun and ex…

The vineyard is in Sebastopol, and the wine shows its cool origins in brisk acidity, a soft, delicate structure, and a peppermint and clove edge to the cherry fruit flavors. It's a fine wine for imme…

The name suggests the Aussie Shiraz style of this richly fruity Syrah. It offers a mouthburst of juicy raspberries, blackberries, cherries, cocoa, bacon, licorice and sandalwood, wrapped into firm ta…

One whiff says this hails from a warmer region like Maule as opposed to someplace cool and coastal. The aromas are tropical more than zesty, with notes of mango and banana. On the palate, this is rou…

This wine is a bit reluctant on the nose at first, eventually showing focused notes of honeysuckle, fresh-squeezed lime and kiwi. The palate is delicate and light, with apple cider and cut-pear flavo…

This dry Pinot has a lovely, silky mouthfeel and ripe flavors of strawberries and oak. Tough tannins, marked acids and some green flavors distract.

This Pinot is dry in style and tart with acidity, along with flavors of cranberries, cherries, sweet tobacco and oak. Gritty tannins and inconsistently ripened fruit lend this wine a common touch. It…

Light bodied and modest in flavor, with lots of acidity. You find yourself wishing there was more in the way of fruit. Still, it's pretty good for the price, with a nice, silky texture.

There's something off in the aroma, which is herbal and peppery. Turns richer once you take a sip, with pleasantly dry, crisp cherry candy, white pepper and oak flavors. The vineyard is in a cool sit…

Dry and weighty at first on the palate, this wine is ultimately tart and tangy, awash in grippy acidity sparked by flavors of cherry and lime.

This is stiff and herbal, both in scents and flavors. There's a strong streak of earth dampening the light cranberry fruit. The aging in two third new French oak adds a bit of chocolate to the finish.

Lighter than Malibu Oak's Cabernet Sauvignon, this Cab Franc shows the variety's characteristic herby notes and is otherwise easy and light, with enough depth to pair well with a range of meats.

From a cool site high above the coastal town of Jenner, this 100% varietal wine is made in small amounts and given almost two years in French oak, only a quarter of it new. Intense, it exudes baked a…

This is a touch overripe and plummy, akin to a puree on the nose. Smoky oak lurks behind the fruit, along with a taste of almond and tea. In the end, the wine ends robustly and full-figured, with ple…

There are very distinctive botanical aromas on this wine, from salted orange peels to juniper bush, almost like a gin. The palate is also incredibly herbal, with dried dill, marjoram and basil, which…

Dark and full-bodied in style and taste, this savory wine offers leathery tannins and value for the quality. Wild berries rise to the fore on the nose and palate, with a floral rejoinder and herbal,…

This elegant and flavorful wine has a vivid salmon color. Aromas combine cherries and a slight earthiness, paired with a luxurious texture from the tiny bubbles and slight sweetness. Attractive layer…

En South Coast-blanding med 68 % Viognier, og 16 % hver av Marsanne og Roussanne, denne er sitronaktig, frisk og middels fyldig, lagdelt med noter av honning og kaprifol. Passer godt sammen med sjøma…

Det er et subtilt hint av honning i denne ellers lette og lettsindige vinen, som tilfører tyngde til de modne melon- og steinfruktsnotene. De fyldige fruktaromaene kombineres med den munnvannende syr…

Hentet fra en rekke vinmarker, mange av dem i Sonoma County, er dette en intenst mørk, kraftig Chardonnay med smak av sur sitron og eple, rik på eik med en ren finish.