Vinanmeldelser

A blend of fruit from Elephant Mountain, Dionysus, Red Haven, Alder Ridge and Seven Hills vineyards, this fruit-forward wine offers aromas of cocoa, vanilla, anise, raspberry jam and fruit leather. T…

Spritzy, citrus-focused refreshment sets the tone on nose and palate. This is slender and light-bodied, but totally fresh-flavored with a lemony zing on the finish.

Made with botrytized Grechetto and Trebbiano grapes, this conveys subtle aromas of peach and saffron. On the dense palate, sweet almond adds interest to the core of dried apricot and sticky honey.

A blend of Sangiovese and 10% Colorino, this opens with aromas of red berry, fragrant flower, oak and a whiff of menthol. The firm palate delivers red cherry, raspberry, espresso, toasted oak and dri…

Aromas and flavors of fresh, crisp, green apples and golden cherries seem to light up this medium-bodied and well-balanced wine. It has firm acidity, a refreshing texture, and just enough heft in the…

This wine offers aromas of mocha powder, red apple, dark raspberries and woodspice. The red fruit flavors are quite sweet and concentrated, backed by a dry lick of tannins.

Aromas suggest underbrush, oak, coconut, prune and dill. The concentrated palate offers steeped plum, dried blackberry, tobacco, cracked blackberry and licorice alongside firm, velvety tannins. It cl…

This barrel-forward (60% new French oak), 100% varietal wine offers notes of vanilla, pencil lead and wood spices along with cherry and herb accents. The smooth flavors are etched by tart acids, with…

Raspberry jam, menthol, cooking spice and espresso aromas lead the nose. The palate offers tart red cherry, crushed raspberry, thyme, anise and ground green pepper. Bracing, slightly astringent tanni…

The 18th-century estate that was once painted by Cézanne has produced a ripe, full-bodied wine. It is rounded and rich, full of red berries and some tannins. Age this wine and drink, with food, from…

Fresh fruit and lively raspberry juice flavors are totally up to the minute. The attractive orange-pink color emphasizes the ripe character of the wine's fruitiness.

There is great texture in this wine. It is structured, tannic with a strong pepper bite balanced by acidity. Citrus fruit shows through with fresh acidity and a tangy aftertaste.

This opens with aromas of violet, ripe berry, orange zest, toasted oak and a whiff of Mediterranean scrub. The structured palate offers mature cherry, white pepper, licorice, well-integrated oak spic…

This structured red features aromas of tilled soil and ripe berry. The palate delivers violet, mature black cherry, crushed berry and ground white pepper alongside smooth, polished tannins. It's ripe…

This value-minded wine from an iconic producer offers attractive initial scents of brambly berry and cherry, with additional touches of marzipan and vanilla that lend decadence. The medium-weight pal…

A 50-50 blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, this showcases aromas of maple syrup, dried stone fruit and walnut. The rich palate delivers dried apricot, chestnut honey and almond alongside fresh acidity.

The nose just hints at white pepper and berries, while the palate confirms they are indeed there, but there is such slenderness, such fresh acidity amidst the ripe fruit that this wine comes across a…

Lifted aromas of jasmine, apricot and guava entice from the glass. Medium to full bodied on the palate, this Viognier shows no sense of sloth. Lively acids keep everything in check, while tart tropic…

This is crisp, fruity with apple and citrus flavors. It is a lively, fresh wine, layered with intense acidity and a lightly mineral texture that allow it to pair well with food.

Waitaki Valley is an increasingly popular region for Pinot Noir, although the number of producers is quite small. This is a pale, delicate rendering of Pinot Noir, with floral and beetroot notes, sil…

Intriguing aromas of lime leaf, green apple, mint and apricot rise up. The stone fruit flavors drink close to dry and are lighter in style but with a pleasing sense of balance.

Fresh strawberry and zesty lemon, redoubled on the taut, light palate, give this the ultimate refreshment factor. Oodles of fruit makes this go down far too easily. It's a true summer wine. Drink soo…

Some may find this too cool-climate for the grape, but the green peppercorns, fresh-crushed thyme, dried parsley and papilla chile aromas prove remarkably pleasant and inviting. The herbs extend to t…

This is made in a rich style, so the aroma is handsomely oaky, like buttered toast, the flavors are as rich as pear syrup and vanilla bean, the texture and body are full and the finish lingers. Fans…