Vinanmeldelser

Initially shy, this eventually reveals aromas of citrus blossom, orchard fruit and grilled herb. The aromas carry over to the savory enjoyable palate along with citrusy notes.

A light-pink color is backed by a simple nose that's nondescript but fresh and clean. A slightly foamy but firm palate isn't all that deep or rich, while mild grapefruit and blood orange flavors fini…

Dark in color and viscous in texture, this wine shows dried plum, concentrated blueberry, cola, licorice and kirsch on the nose. It's powerfully flavored on the palate, with cooked cherry and mulberr…

Made with late-harvested Garganega grapes, this opens with aromas of pressed Spanish broom, ripe yellow stone fruit and candied citrus drop. The aromas follow over to the soft, rounded palate along w…

Whether it's the vintage, or simply the evolution of winemaking at this new winery, this reserve Chardonnay is more restrained and structured than past efforts. Still young and compact, it shows succ…

With more than four years of bottle age, this Cabernet is soft, elegant and lovely to drink now. It has subtle but complex black currant, mocha and cedar flavors, along with rich tannins that will pa…

This is one of the best value-oriented Sauvignon Blancs in California. It's dry and tart with acidity, along with rewarding flavors of lemons, limes, golden mangoes and gooseberries.

The name comes from a Django tune, and also means “clouds” in French. Nothing cloudy here though—it's a pretty, lively, fruit-driven blend with cherry candy flavors. Crisp and fresh, a streak of cola…

This dessert wine opens with earthy aromas of underbrush and tobacco, with whiffs of chocolate and oak. The palate offers up dense black cherry, blueberry and licorice, along with smooth tannins.

This blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah offers a fragrance of black fruit and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is a bit restrained but reveals black cherry, licorice and black pepper along with not…

This new vintage was barrel fermented, which fleshes out the flavors and brings some tropical notes along with the tart flavors of fresh pear. Young, sleek and showing a pleasing, wet stone mineralit…

Here's a nice Dolcetto from Dogliani, the grape's spiritual home. It has a classic varietal fragrance of cherry, licorice and black pepper accompanied by smoky notes. The palate delivers black cherry…

Made entirely with native grape Arneis, this refreshing white has pretty aromas of white spring flowers and pear. The palate offers creamy apple, pear and mineral notes along with crisp acidity that…

This straightforward brut offers apple and stone fruit sensations along with baked bread and hints of toasted oak. It has medium-sized, persistent bubbles and closes on a note of bitter almond.

Soft and rich, a wine that shows the warmth of the vintage in this southern Burgundy appellation. It's full of yellow fruits with just a hint of pineapple along with a good line in acidity. A sense o…

From one of Amarone's most esteemed producers, this shows lots of oak on the nose, along with ripe blackberry aromas. The palate is dominated by oak and vanilla, but it also has black cherry notes an…

Matchstick and cider scents are the key aromas on this fresh, citrusy, medium-bodied Cava. Punchy flavors of nectarine and orange finish mellow and fresh, with clarity and length.

The largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise produces here a foursquare, solid wine. It has red fruits, although the structure is what is dominant at this stage. There is a dry, smoky, meaty flavo…

This dense wine starts with aromas of blue flower, black berries, vanilla and toasted oak. The palate delivers ripe black cherry and raspberry accented with clove and white pepper alongside astringen…

Flavor is what this Zin is all about. It's deep and long in blackberry jam, black currants, raisins, cassis liqueur and black-pepper spice, along with a hint of smoky oak. The tannins are firm and th…

This Cab has the fruity concentration of its famous mountain origin, and is explosive in blackberries, blueberries and currants, along with plenty of caramelized oak. It's also quite tannic, which gi…

This blend of Sangiovese and Merlot starts with aromas of espresso, toasted oak and plum. The palate offers one-dimensional plum and cherry with oak notes alongside firm tannins and uplifting acidity.

This initially opens with funky aromas of barnyard and truffle that soon blow off to reveal ripe plum and kitchen spice aromas. The forward palate offers up fleshy black cherry, anise and grilled sag…

The nose isn't very expressive but eventually reveals sawdust, toasted oak and roasted coffee bean. The palate delivers raw red cherry, anise and espresso alongside bracing tannins. Give this time to…