Vinanmeldelser

En av de mer pålitelige merkene man finner i dagligvarebutikker for øyeblikket. Denne flasken viser aromaer av varm kirsebærpai med et lag av vanilje og muskatnøtt. Smaken beveger seg mer mot mørkere…

Med modne aromaer av hostesaft, bakt bær, kirsebær og røyk, tilbyr denne Malbecen litt av alt. Ganen er fyldig, men har energi, og smakene av boysenbær, blåbær og sjokolade kommer i en stor, pulseren…

En god, rik, noe rustikk blanding av Zinfandel, Petite Sirah og Syrah, laget fra eiendommens vingård. Den er knusktørr og tanninrik, med smaker av bjørnebær, blåbær, sjokolade og krydder. Drikk denne…

Ganske god Merlot, med karakteristiske dufter av svarte kirsebær og mokka som leder til smaker av blå og svarte frukter. Den er middels fyldig, med rikelig frukt og hint av sjokolade og kaffe på ette…

Preget av sterk, moden frukt, er denne Cab en smule ensidig. Den byr på bølger av bjørnebær, kirsebær, bringebær og sjokolade, med et rikt lag av søt, røykfylt eik, og har en myk, smeltet munnfølelse…

Denne kraftige Barbera del Monferrato tilbyr overraskende tykk konsentrasjon og mye intens, lys frukt. Det er en blekkaktig, mørk vin med klare nyanser av kirsebær og bjørnebær, og selv om det er en…

Indulgently rich on the nose and palate, this intensely concentrated blend of Cab and Syrah is full of ripe black fruit that melts into a coffee and chocolate-inflected midpalate. It's not a dainty w…

Rich and soft and silky, a nice Pinot for drinking now. Flatters for its wealth of raspberries, cherries, persimmons, cola, spices and sandalwood.

A fresh Carmenère made in a red, floral style. The nose is flowery and herbal, with cherry and red plum aromas. Clacky and bright across the palate, with herbal plum, wild berry, olive and chocolaty…

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 100% Tempranillo was sourced from the Stonetree vineyard. It's soft on entry, with brambly red fruits, a wash of milk chocolate (from aging in 50% new oak) and a hint of leather.

Here's a big, lusty Syrah, unapologetic for its lush, ripe flavors and easy deliciousness. It's so fruity in cherries, blackberries, cola and dark chocolate, it's almost a dessert wine, except that i…

Perfumed, bold and brambly, this is a full-bodied and fairly-priced rendition of the variety that's big in cherry cola flavor, earthy mint and oak.

Deep, saturated color and chocolate-covered cherry flavor make this wine a treat to drink, but don't expect a traditional dry dinner wine. It's turbocharged with sweetness and has a boisterous but ag…

Perfumed, soapy aromas of berry fruits and grainy oak announce a palate that comes up a bit empty. Flavors of chocolaty oak and caramel overshadow generic berry fruit, while this is firm on the finis…

This full-bodied wine has big aromas like baking spices, prunes and figs, while flavors recalling maple syrup and chocolate seem to coat the palate. Although technically dry, it feels sweet and lush.

Sweeter whiffs of milk chocolate, baking spice and graham cracker accenting black fruit on the nose are replaced by more herbaceous tones of herb and bramble on the palate of this red blend. It's a j…

This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah had no problem achieving ripeness. It explodes in blackberry, cherry, chocolate, licorice, teriaki beef, black pepper and sandalwood flavors tha…

A jammy, tarry wine with aromas of leather, candy, licorice, mint and herbs. The palate has a solid, round feel and herbal flavors that hint at anisette, black cherry and chocolate mint. A bit sticky…

Full bodied and warm, this is a ripe, fruit-driven style that's made for immediate enjoyment. Grapy, plummy fruit adds notes of baking spices and chocolate on the supple finish.

Villa Pillo is an expert at producing value wines and this Cabernet Franc-Merlot is no exception. The wine boasts measured renderings of blueberry, coffee, almond and chocolate.

The winery's Saralee's bottling has been variable over the years. The '06 is tasty and eminently drinkable if you want a nice, dry, crisp Pinot. It's pale in color, silky in the mouth, and direct in…

Winemaker Nick Goldschmidt has turned out a Shiraz that seems a bit conflicted. It's only medium-bodied, yet packs in overripe flavors of cooked berries laced with dark chocolate and espresso. The pe…

This shows the superhigh alcohol that Zins from this vineyard often achieve. It's bone dry, but it has a heaviness and heat that make it Port-like, with black currant, prune and dark chocolate flavor…