Vinanmeldelser

A problematic wine, especially considering the price. It's dark in color, quite tannic and bone dry, with powerful cherry and cola flavors, liberally accented with smoky oak. Has all the hallmarks of…

A little tough and gritty in acids and some uneven, green minty tannins, but there's a lot of cherry and raspberry flavor, and the finish is silky and long. Earns an extra point for the depth of frui…

Here's a toasty, rich blend of various grapes including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero and Refosco that shows well evolved aromas of spice, dusty mineral, candied fruit, plum and prune. It sh…

A little tough and gritty around the edges, a rustic wine rich in extracted cherry and blackberry jam flavors. Plenty of strong tannins and zippy acidity too. Feels unresolved, and the question is wh…

There's a lot of excitement surrounding the little-know Groppello grape that is a native of northern Italy. The variety delivers freshness and fruity intensity: This expression is extremely clean, po…

Dark chocolate and rich plum sauce add complexity to this black fruit-driven Merlot. Blackberry preserves and soft plum guts fill the mouth, with a touch of green pepper appearing on the finish. Medi…

Flavors of fresh apple and pear appear among light dusting of cinnamon spice. This makes for a wonderful quaffer.

You'll find an herbal note in this wine, suggesting sweet green peas and dried herbs alongside riper touches of blackberry and cherry. Although it's pretty tannic, it's soft, making it drinkable now.…

This is crisp in acidity, tasting slightly sweet in citrus and apricot jam, with notes of green pepper and gooseberry that provide balancing complexity. It has the versatility to pair with a wide ran…

This intensely crisp selection shows its red-currant-driven acidity immediately. It is a fragrant, refreshing wine, very food-oriented with its dry character. It has touch of toast and a taut, minera…

This opens with sweet aromas of nutmeg and cinnamon, with bright tones of cassis and white cherry in the background. The firm, fresh mouthfeel would pair well with grilled meat or sausage.

A blend of Primitivo and Syrah, this shows bright aromas of cherry and blackberry, with a light touch of exotic spice. The soft, easy, velvety mouthfeel would pair well with roast pork or grilled sau…

It's easy to imagine drinking this wine—and really enjoying it—in Paso Robles with a grilled steak. It's rich, heady and ripe in black currants, with a Port-like, raisiny taste.

This is a little rough and scouring on the mouth, but otherwise a fine sparkling wine. It's rich and slightly sweet, with orange, lime, vanilla and yeasty dough flavors.

From the lesser-quality 2006 vintage, this is a gentle and tangy selection. It has lemon zest and steely acidity, with light touches of grapefruit and crisp apple. Not for aging, this is an attractiv…

A well-balanced Chardonnay, this has flavors of tropical fruit, apricot and lemon candy, brightened by that famous Edna Valley acidity. This would make for a great apéritif.

This is light—the Ten in the name refers to its alcohol level—dry, crisp and fragrantly fresh. It is citrus dominant and deliciously refreshing—a wine that livens up the palate.

This has green-leaning aromas of tobacco, tomato and grass that are matched by more standard plum and berry notes. It feels tight, tannic and rubbery, with medicinal flavors of herbal black fruits an…

Dark, fleshy black-fruit and cocoa notes on the nose and palate get a blast of zestiness from the persistent cranberry and spice flavors. It is full-bodied, with a firm layer of tannins that grip tig…

Blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry all abound on the nose and palate of this easy-pleasing and accessible wine. Fine tannins and medium acidity create an approachable structure, while hints of cru…

Late-harvest Raboso grapes produce a dark, ruby-colored sweet wine, with powerful concentration and a thick texture. The fruit characteristics recall prune and black currant.

The vineyards of Quinta da Romeira in cool-climate Bucelas are the source of this elegant, fragrant wine. It has fine acidity, and apple and pear fruits. The Arinto grape provides a lift of freshness…

This smells basic and clean, with black fruit aromas of cherry and plum. It feels rugged, grabby and tannic, with a dark, chocolaty flavor of baked berry leading to a toasty and spicy finish that del…

This wine may not have much of Syrah's typical character but it certainly does have rich black fruits and a ripe texture. It is full and very ripe with its tannic structure well integrated into the f…