Vinanmeldelser

Mer intens og urtearomatisk enn Thörles andre Spätburgunder-utgivelser, tilbyr denne livlige rødvinen rikelig med kjølige, friske smaker av svart kirsebær og tranebær. Hint av røkt nøtt og mynte gir…

Friske og brede aromaer av jordbærsirup møter eukalyptusolje og villmynte på den rene om enn enkle nesen i denne flasken. Den blir mer syrlig på smaken, med ristet rød plomme, tranebær og granateple,…

Bladete, urteaktige aromaer av eukalyptus, oliven og einer er dominerende på nesen til denne fast balanserte Cabernet Franc. Krydret, urteaktig bærsmak er fullt eiket og sjokoladeaktig. På ettersmake…

En rik, intens bouquet tilbyr aromaer av bjørnebær, sandeltre, sviske og kokosnøtt. Smaken er tett lagdelt med et fast grep sammen med treaktig bjørnebær, krydder, te og urtetoner. Den velbygde avslu…

A lovely Cabernet that shows the soft tannins and earthy herbaceousness of Alexander Valley. On a fruitier note are the cherries and red currants that are accented by sweet, smoky oak. Spicy and dry,…

There are few varietal Petit Verdots in Washington, and even fewer pure varietals such as this, which goes right to the front of the pack. The fruit is sweet, tangy, grapey and young, with plum and c…

You won't be disappointed with this attractively priced Saint-Chinian. Floral and herbal, with strong scents of lavender, licorice, laurel and menthol all infusing the black cherry, currant and boyse…

From old vines, this is a concentrated wine that's full of dense red-berry fruits and an intense caramel and spice character. It has an apple skin texture, with an herbal aftertaste.

Gritty, herbal, charred aromas of black fruits accented by juniper open this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah. Saturated, tight and tannic, with the potential to age and evolve, this…

This aromatically pleasing wine brings notes of black licorice, barrel tones, coffee and green herbs. It's concentrated and flavorful with abundant cherry notes backed by expertly managed tannins. It…

Yeasty and juicy, this is a very savory Grüner where peppery, herbal spice stands in the foreground with lots of citrus freshness. This is lip-smackingly fresh, lively and intense.

Takes the bold ripeness of the regular Gunn Estate bottling and kicks it up by adding herbal, passion fruit and pineapple flavors to the mix. The rich, creamy texture is balanced by the freshness and…

Agressively pungent and herbal without being over the top, this is Sauvignon Blanc that screams of its origins. Grapefruit and passion fruit flavors wash easily across the palate, leaving plenty of g…

Chile's first high-profile, high-priced Carmenère has proven itself to be an excellent wine. The '05 has a slight herbal DNA, but there's plenty of oak, vanilla, raw fruit and texture to cover that u…

This is ripe and pungent, a rich and fruit-driven mix of fig, peach and melon. There are interesting herbal highlights, and more acidity than in the past. The thyme and rosemary streak continues into…

The 2004 gives some easy aromas of milk chocolate, mint, herbs, olives and eucalyptus. As it opens, the tannins get stickier and the flavors of chocolate, plum, cassis and tobacco expand. On the fini…

The second of three Syrahs from Betz, this is thick and dark, heavy with still-chewy tannins, this rich and compact wine needs more time in bottle. It's done in a big, toasty style, with lush black c…

This elegant effort is 46% Cab Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 18% Cab Franc; still wrapped up tight and showing tart cassis and berry fruit. There is a lot of the classic Ciel minerality underlying the fr…

Right Bank employs 72% Cabernet Franc to make a statement, accenting it with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 3% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Herbal and pretty, this full-bodied wine remains tight i…

The savoriness of yeast still lingers on the nose of this wine. The palate brings herbal and sage-like notes to the fore, highlighting its concentrated, rich flavor. Citrus overtones herald the finis…

Leather, blueberry, blackberry and mild herbal notes make for a rich, ribald bouquet. Given the nose, it's no surprise that this Malbec is dense, jammy and a bit oversaturated in the mouth. Flavors o…

This is a carefully made, almost calculated wine that showcases controlled herbaceousness around tight, crisp black fruits. The mix evokes earth, herb, barrel and grape.

Sestina celebrates old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the Red Willow and Bacchus vineyards. The initial punch and power gives way to a wine with sharp acidity and somewhat co…

This is a supremely rich, extracted Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapy black-plum aromas are more dense, inky and concentrated than elegant. That theme carries onto the palate, which is full and tannic. Black…