Vinanmeldelser

Aromaer som antyder bakt plomme, mentol, aromatisk urt og mørk krydderbakst leder nesen. Den stramme, livlige ganen tilbyr svart kirsebær, espresso og stjerneanis sammen med faste, fint kornede tanni…

En nokså ny aktør på Napa Valley-scenen, denne benytter talentene til vinmakere Cary Gott og Philippe Melka. Vinen åpner med luksuriøse aromaer av bakt bjørnebærpai og krydret kanel- og nellik. Munnf…

Høytone røde frukter omfavner støt av svart te i denne smakfulle, strukturerte og godt laget vinmarksspesifikke vinen, en fyldig, kraftig vin. Drikkbar med en gang den åpnes, utvikler den nyanser og…

Aromaer av løvdekt underskog, toast, grillet urt og mørkebær kommer frem i denne elegante rødvinen. Den friske, polerte ganen deler ut saftig villkirsebær, lakris, nellik og et hint av ristet eik sam…

Munnfull av saftig rødt frukt åpner denne godt lagde og imponerende vinen fra en fremtredende plassering for druesorten. Målt og velkommen syrlighet balanserer de større aspektene av krattete svart f…

Krydret smak, pollen og fennelnoter fremhever friske, skarpe smaker av hvit fersken, grapefrukt og sitron i denne forfriskende tørre Rieslingen. Frisk sitron-lime-syrlighet gir en slank, lett følelse…

Fra en vingård i Nipomo på den sørlige enden av fylket viser denne friske utgaven jordbær, moden lavendel, eksotiske rosenblader, kanel og mange røde kryddertoner. Smaken er livlig, med syrlig traneb…

There is tons of lively action packed into the nose of this wine, from rosebuds and zesty cherry cola to cinnamon spice and rainbow peppercorns. The texture is relatively light on the sip, and yet gr…

Whiffs of cedar and baking spices lead to ripe blackberry and boysenberry flavors in this well-balanced and easy to appreciate wine. The ample fruit flavors are hard to resist, and the supple, modest…

Aromas of gingerbread cookies with a black-cherry glaze meet black gravel and a touch of asphalt on the nose of this complex and flavorful bottling. The palate blends the brightness of red cherry and…

Aromas of this wine show considerable wood. On the palate, the wood is very present, giving acidity as well as layers of toast and spice. Hints of yellow fruit show through, suggesting the possibilit…

A perfumed village wine, this is made from four different parcels. The wine offers an attractive touch of tannin and spice to go with the forward red fruits. It should develop relatively quickly, and…

The slightest whiff of pepper on the nose leads to a spiced, leesy and slender palate on this unusual Alsace resident: it's Switzerland's Chasselas making an appearance. This is slender and while the…

When a rosé pushes past 14% alcohol, that's an indication of a pretty potent wine. Here's a fine example, showcasing ripe strawberry and peach fruit, with excellent concentration and mouth-filling fl…

Aromas of crushed flower, black raspberry, tilled earth, menthol and a hint of espresso lead the nose. The full-bodied palate delivers ripe black cherry, spiced plum and ground white pepper alongside…

This wine is full in the mouth with a rich, rounded character. Spice balances with the red currant and lemon flavors to give great fruitiness with a more exotic, peppery aftertaste.

An impression of this light-bodied wine starts with a vivid golden-yellow color and enticing aromas of fresh bread dough and marzipan. The taste itself is more lean than the aromas, showing crisp lem…

A fruit and barrel style predominates on this wine, with aromas of Mounds Bar and spice playing off the variety's red and black fruit. The flavors are elegantly styled yet bring a pretty texture foll…

Dainty aromas of hay, toasted red-apple skin, orange blossom and citrus rind dance in the bouquet of this wine. The medium-weight palate offers clean fruit flavors of pear and apple flesh, with a sub…

Woodsy and smooth smelling, with integrated spice and black-fruit aromas. It feels like a padded vise grip, with demanding tannins and blackberry, toast and coffee flavors that narrow down due to tan…

Another fine Syrah from Otis Kenyon Winemaker Dave Stephenson, this full-flavored wine shows clear varietal character. Tasty fruit flavors of blueberry and boysenberry are highlighted with baking spi…

This is an excellent value Pinotage, offering superb expression of the grape in a modern style at an attractive price. Rich and forward with opulent aromas of cocoa butter, raspberry sauce, freshly g…

The rarest of the Spring Valley wines, this pure Cabernet Sauvignon offers ripe plum fruit flavors, wrapped in baking chocolate and licorice. It finishes with accents of sandalwood and citrus.

Lots of pepper and spice in this dry, briary red blend. Could be Zinfandel, except it's not. The components are Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A good value for a wine this complex and del…