Vinanmeldelser

Lansert høsten 2011, ni år gammel, har 2002 Citation, ikke overraskende, tørket ut. Fruktlær og jordaktige tanniner er lett innslag av sitrus. Drikk opp.

Svært umodne tropiske fruktnoter kombineres med dufter av ferske appelsinskiver, rød eple, bivoks og et hint av honningmelon i nesen og munnen. Livlig og frisk med et hint av treaktig krydder som hen…

Chatons, som betyr "kattunger", indikerer at dette er en yngre vintype fra Château du Cèdre. De mørke, parfymert, mynte- og svarte bærsmakene gir fylde og fremskreden modenhet. Vinen vil utvikle seg…

En uvanlig blanding av Zinfandel, Petite Sirah og Teroldego, denne rødvinen er tørr og tanninrik. Smakene av bjørnebær, solbær, mokka og hvit pepper er gode å drikke nå.

Med harde tanniner, skarp syre og tørr, noe streng munnfølelse, skiller denne vinen seg ut for sin kompleksitet, blandet med en dæsj Malbec. Smaker av bjørnebær, solbær, cassislikør og espresso gir i…

Aromaene minner om ristet brødsmuler, gyldne epler og et hint av vanilje. Smaken byr på Bartlett-pære, gul fersken, sitronskall, ristede mandler og mineraler, men avsluttes med en uvanlig medisinakti…

Sterkt brent og tungt eiket fra start til slutt. Midt i all fatpåvirkningen og toasten finner du aromaer og smaker av svart plomme og villbær. På ettersmaken tar eiken igjen kontrollen over denne vin…

The oak is at the fore, with notes of roasted coffee beans, char and sawdust. The tannins are quite grippy with vanilla flavors taking over.

Sensations of dark cherry, cinnamon-spice and a hint of orange peel can't support the searing alcohol that throws this out of balance. Drink now to capture the remaining freshness.

Aromas of ripe blackberry, toasted oak and a whiff of roasted coffee bean lead the nose and carry over to the palate of this forward wine. It's already extremely accessible so enjoy soon.

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…

Wisps of smoke and toast accent fresh, juicy black cherries and berries in this unusual sparkling wine made from Teroldego grapes. The palate balances fresh, primary black-fruit flavors with warm hin…

There is plenty of red cherry and currant in this Cab, blended with a quarter's worth of Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. The thin, balanced layers also recall anise and vanilla.

Scorched earth, forest floor and roasted coffee bean aromas open this wine. The palate is on its oak, delivering toast, vanilla, mocha, cooking spices and plumcake. It has a warm midpalate and not qu…

Aged in just one-third new French oak, this mostly shows the fruit, along with notes of green herbs, plum and currant accented by vanilla. The palate is medium bodied, slightly viscous in feel with a…

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.

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…

Made of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, this has subdued black-skinned fruit and underbrush aromas. Assertive tannins frame a palate of prune, tobacco and black pepper flavors. Drink soon to capture t…

The attack on this light-bodied sipper is unabashedly fruity, with loads of ripe peach and nectarine flavors. It balances out quite nicely with zippy acidity and a dry, steely finish. This is a notew…

Produced by one of Valpolicella's best producers of Amarone, this offers a crisp citrus aroma followed by notes of peach, white almond and pear. It is crisp, compact and medium in length.

This spicy white blend mixes Viognier, Sémillon and Pinot Gris. Notes of green berries and other green fruits—notably banana—all have an herbal underpinning.

This has concentrated apple, mango and lime skin notes that are shaded with tones of smoke, crushed chalk and white pepper. Round and rich on the palate, with a mouthfilling viscosity, it's balanced…

Picture perfect Gewürz, this is crisp and incredibly flavorful, with notes of grapefruits, Asian pears and tropical fruits, exotic spices, wild honeysuckle and vanilla. While the label says it's dry,…