Vinanmeldelser

En fyldig Zin, mye bedre enn vingårdens '08. Laget fra gamle vinmarker i dalen, viser den klassisk Dry Creek-karakter med faste tanniner som rammer inn smaker av ville bær, tørkede røde solbær, peppe…

Mye fruktig rikdom i denne Pinot-en. Fylt med modne bringebær- og kirsebærsyltetøy smaker, med eikepreg av smørbrent kaneltoast. Alkoholen er fin og moderat. Drikk innen de neste fire årene.

Sterke toner av lakris, vanilje og tobakk går gjennom denne vinen. Lett plommefrukt, støttende syrer og myke tanniner ruller inn i en avslutning med mer varme enn den oppgitte alkoholprosenten antyde…

Mye fruktig rikdom i denne Pinot. Fylt med smaker av moden bringebær- og kirsebærsyltetøy, med eikepreg av smørstekt kaneltoast. Alkoholen er fin og moderat. Drikk innen de neste fire årene.

Laget i Ojai-stilen med moderat alkohol, tørrhet og delikathet, tilbyr denne subtile sitrus-, tropiske frukt- og mineralsmaker. Den er ikke særlig kompleks, men den er strømlinjeformet og elegant. Dr…

Denne rene Cabernet-en byr på saftig kirsebærfrukt fra glasset. Fremoverlent og smakfull, den er en fullverdig munnfull av kirsebær og sjokolade, med et hint av varme bak i halsen fra alkoholen. Drik…

Treaktig og med lukt av sagflis i starten, denne fire-druers blandingen beveger seg mot smaker av røstet bær, solbær, urtepære og smeltet sjokolade. Den er massiv og strukturert, med et kraftig skjel…

Denne har en flott aroma, med lys kirsebær- og bærfrukt. Bær, svart kirsebær, kaffe og jordlige komponenter kombineres i en behagelig og kraftig blanding. Midtpaletten er bred og seig, med mange likø…

Fans of powerful, fruit-driven Zinfandel will exult in this monster of a wine. It is an explosion of blueberry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, chocolate-covered raisin and sandalwood flavors. This is t…

Hearty, rustic and full throttle (at 15% alcohol), this is a bottle full of Sicilian fruits and flavors. Figs and dates, raisins and allspice, coffee and dark chocolate whirl through the palate, with…

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it's a little high in alcohol and astringently tannic, but it has deep flavors of red- and black-fruit liqueurs and new oak.…

Big, powerful and flashy, this is made in the modern cult style, showing ripeness, high alcohol and oakiness. The blackberry and cassis flavors are classic Napa, while the texture is smooth and mello…

If you like power, this is the wine you want. The heat from the alcohol is definitely noticeable, but it's also nicely balanced by the thick extraction, soft texture and ripe berry flavors. High alco…

Smooth, easy to enjoy and crisp in acidity, La Folia's Barbera tastes lighter than its 15.5% alcohol with a mocha kiss on the finish.

Sourced from one of the older vineyards in the region, Mettler has stayed true to Lodi's larger Zinfandel style with Epicenter, a wine that's black as night with notes of dark berry, plum, tar and br…

Rich and concentrated, this blend is mainly Merlot, with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The alcohol shows in the weight of the wine, but the freshness is still very present. Powerful, dark a…

Aromas suggest sandalwood, exotic spice, vanilla, subtle oak and mature black fruit. The warm palate reflects the forward nature of the vintage and delivers underbrush, black cherry, espresso and cof…

There's so much nuance and complexity in this rustic yet fascinating Croatian wine, that it takes a while to break down its components. Initial scents of dried leaves and mulch blow off to reveal an…

This vibrant Pinot Grigio opens with aromas of white flowers and white tree fruit. The round palate offers mature pear and green apple alongside bright acidity but the structure doesn't fully support…

For its alcohol, this is a surprisingly light and fruity wine. It does have tannins although they are subservient to the red berry fruitiness and freshness of the wine. It's balanced and aromatic, an…

The amount of alcohol in this Syrah has increased in 2010, which will appeal to some palates. The downside is the loss of texture and subtlety. Smooth and powerfully fruity, this hits with some chewy…

Barbera, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo comprise the wine. Half of the grapes were air dried for three months, which is known as appassimento. The Sangiovese was crushed and fermented conventionally before…

Yeasty and fragrant with a fresh, wheat beer aspect, this delicate Riesling captures the gentle elegance of the grape's aromatics and mouthfeel. There's a nice mix of lemon tea, honey and mineral com…

Barrel fermented and aged in 100% new French oak, this wine brings aromas of toasty barrel spices, peach and lemon curd. It's full bodied and creamy in feel, with the alcohol poking through and provi…