Vinanmeldelser

Vinmaker: Niels Verburg. Det er en funky tone av tørket vilt og røykfylt gummi i denne Shiraz-baserte blandingen, laget med 4% Cabernet Sauvignon og 4% Mourvèdre. Den sorte plomme- og bærfrukten får…

Denne vinen starter med en lett reduktiv note, som i begynnelsen distraherer fra aromaene av pære, bunnfall og krydder. Smaken er medium fyldig, med en kremet og generøs følelse.

Tedeschis lysende Ripasso tilbyr levende toner av skogsbær og bjørnebær etterfulgt av skarp, frisk syre som holder ganen forfrisket. Vinen avsluttes med middels, men vedvarende intensitet.

Hvis en Cabernet kan være glatt og kremet, så er denne det. Den tilbyr rikelig med fruktaroma, faste tanniner som dekker munnen på en god måte, pluss en fyldig tekstur som forhindrer den fra å være i…

Denne druen kan styles som super syrlig eller tropisk frodig, og denne versjonen heller mot det siste. Nesen er preget av hvit fersken og lett guava, men de tropiske elementene våkner til liv på gane…

Velprodusert, godt balansert og middels fyldig, kombinerer denne moderate smaker av bjørnebær og svart kirsebær med subtile krydrede noter. Teksturen har nok garvesyre til å passe godt med mat, men e…

Denne 100% druetypiske vinen tilbyr noter av kaffe, vanilje og plomme. Den er medium fyldig med espresso-smaker og faste, litt grove tanniner.

This medium-bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan delivers just what you'd expect from the appellation, it just does it better than most, at a modest price. Hints of bay leaf and wild thyme ac…

Almost equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (with slightly more Merlot), this is a reduced and approachable wine. It's slightly syrupy-thick on the palate, juicy in clove, plum and blueberry. A…

This intriguing wine reflects the typical wild and earthy characteristics of the grape variety. It has smoky, earthy raspberry aromas, plum and pomegranate flavors, a touch of tartness, a smooth text…

The bouquet starts off with moderately intense scents of plum, cherry and blackberry, with a cured-meat accent in the background. Glimmers of black pepper and bark add depth to the palate, while the…

Syncline's winemaker James Mantone is putting out a fascinating lineup of single-vineyard 100%-varietal wines from unusual grapes like Grenache Blanc. Lime and grapefruit scents and flavors are evide…

A juicy blend of 86% Mourvèdre and 14% Grenache this is a bang-up value for subtle blueberry and crushed blackberry layers amid a sanguine, earthy core. Soft and medium-bodied, it has a distinct sugg…

Slightly savory with tones of pressed apple and pear, this medium-sweet Riesling balances ripe yellow-peach and quince flavors with an earthy minerality that's intriguing. Bright tangerine acidity dr…

Deliciously crisp, this is full of citrus and fig, medium in body and high-strung in acidity. Dry, crisp and balanced, it's focused and linearly conceived. An enjoyable glass from start to finish at…

Comprised of 65% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah and 15% Petite Sirah, this is a round, juicy and bright blend made from organically grown grapes. Earthy and with a Good & Plenty-like aroma, it's focused and me…

A distinctive aroma like ripe peaches and fennel and full, almost sweet fruit and spice flavors give this medium-bodied wine personality. The texture is soft and luscious rather than lively, and prac…

An off-dry, organically farmed, 100%-varietal wine, this tiny production offering comes from an appellation better known for other varieties, but that shows finesse here. Fruity and balanced, the swe…

Organically farmed grapes from an estate vineyard comprise this 100% varietal wine, another unusual offering from the Napa Valley. Dry, as advertised, it's fruity and medium bodied, with a taste of w…

Well made in large quantity, this wine offers fleshy tropical papaya around a structure of toasty oak and vanilla. Medium in body and length, it's balanced with a crisp finish.

Aromas suggesting mature berry, dried herb, scorched soil and espresso lead the nose. The medium-bodied palate is already evolved, offering prune, dried black cherry, mocha and a hint of licorice alo…

Graceful acidity balances the big flavor and salty oak of this wine, awash in bite-worthy green apple, tart quince and lemon. The body is medium but expertly textured, providing intense length and we…

Aromas of wild berry, moist soil, menthol and a hint of dark cooking spice lead the way on this fresh, easy drinking red. The medium-bodied palate doles out juicy wild cherry, anise and herb accompan…

This medium-weight Chard is fresh and mildly dusty smelling, with aromas of pear and apple. The palate is lifted, fresh in feel and offers punchy acidity in front of lime, gooseberry and herb flavors…