Viser 24 anmeldelser for "YL".
Viser utfordringene med 2008-årgangen, som var vekslende kjølig, varm og regnfull i North Coast. Vinen er veldig tørr og ganske syrlig. Selv om den viser en elegant struktur, mangler den litt på fyld…
Nærmer seg en fin North Coast Bordeaux-flaske med komplekse smaker av bjørnebær og rips samt tørrhet, men det er noen problemer. Syren er høy og ganske påtrengende, og eiketanniner ser ut til å domin…
Ganske god Merlot, med karakteristiske dufter av svarte kirsebær og mokka som leder til smaker av blå og svarte frukter. Den er middels fyldig, med rikelig frukt og hint av sjokolade og kaffe på ette…
Dette er en uformell og lett Barbera d'Asti som presenterer en interessant blanding av frukt- og bærdufter. Stilen er frisk og ren (du vil smake den karakteristiske syren i denne druesorten) og vil p…
Preget av sterk, moden frukt, er denne Cab en smule ensidig. Den byr på bølger av bjørnebær, kirsebær, bringebær og sjokolade, med et rikt lag av søt, røykfylt eik, og har en myk, smeltet munnfølelse…
Lett, frisk og søtlig, denne livlige Dolcetto-en tilbyr en uformell drikkeopplevelse til hjemmelaget pasta og lette kjøttretter. Vinen er myk og fyldig med en fast struktur.
Røykfylt lukt og ristet, med aromaer av fersken, melon og cider. Kroppen er solid og holdes sammen av fin syre, mens smakene av banan, melon og sitrus er søte, men ikke helt kandiserte i naturen. Nes…
A fresh Carmenère made in a red, floral style. The nose is flowery and herbal, with cherry and red plum aromas. Clacky and bright across the palate, with herbal plum, wild berry, olive and chocolaty…
This is a light wine with red fruits, a stalky texture and cool, refreshing acidity. It's the style of wine that could well be better as a summer red, lightly chilled. The final texture shows crisp f…
Viognier represents 60% of the blend, unusual for the Southern Rhône, and it imparts white pepper and ginger to the bouquet, a broad, oily texture, and bold apricot flavor. The balance is 30% Clairet…
Dusty mineral and saline notes lend interest to aromatic peach and apricot on this pretty, perfumed Chardonnay. The palate is refreshingly mineral, while the finish is brisk and nervy.
A Bordeaux-style blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, from vineyards throughout the Napa Valley. This red is made in a more robust style, the tannins still a tad dry, the fruit earthy in sage and…
This companion to the winery's “Right Blend” is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest an even mix of Merlot and Cab Franc. It's still a little stiff, lightly leathery, and shows a streak of green i…
Elderflower scented freshness dominates this light-footed, soft sparkler. Balance, a dry finish and an easy-drinking style make this a light-hearted party-wine of welcome freshness.
Appealing aromas of blueberry and vanilla make for a very solid Bordeaux blend. Flavors of plum, cranberry and pomegranate lead into a licorice finish.
The notes of barnyard overwhelm the varietal's cherry, floral and herb tones, with the palate quite elegant in its styling. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
A richly opulent blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It is rich, almost too rich due to its low acidity, but with some attractive melon, green plum and peach fruits. The spice from wood adds inter…
Citrusy in style, with aromas of orange, passion fruit and grapefruit. Feels flush and full-bodied, with basic tangerine and navel orange flavors. Fresh on the finish but hollow in terms of depth, wi…
An aggressive, forceful blend of one-third each Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot that's scratchy and a bit green on the nose, but also very dark and heavy with berry aromas. Feels raw and tan…
Exhibiting stalky blackberry fruits, this wine is on the austere side, promising some good aging. The fruit, acidity and tannins are in fine balance.
This is a sharp, dry, peppery style, with strong suggestions of caraway and grain. Tightly wound fruit pokes at citrus and melon, and there is a touch of bitterness in the finish.
This vineyard, and the AVA it occupies, is often characterized by some sharp metallic mineral-driven flavors. Here it seems just marginally ripe, with beet, black tea and metal dominating the astring…
Production is up and the price down on this joven-styled Tempranillo. Though labeled simply Oregon, it's Applegate Valley fruit, lightly aromatic with generic red-wine flavors. What elevates it is a…
Ripe, almost-sweet fruit flavors dominate this full-bodied, soft-textured wine. It's a richer, oakier style of Pinot than most but will make a lot of people happy with its easy-going, welcoming perso…