Vinanmeldelser

Oak, peach and nutty aromas ride on the nose. Dense, creamy and reasonably balanced on the palate, this chunky number offers full melon and peach flavors prior to a briny, long finish.

Aromas of French oak, strawberry and coconut carry over to the lean palate along with a note of coffee bean. Firm but fleeting tannins lead to a short, astringent finish.

This producer, based in the Lisboa region, has branched out into the Alentejo to source this rich, generously ripe wine. With its full-bodied plum and spice flavors, it is soft with a light touch of…

This wine blends an earthy aroma with plenty of soft, almost sweet fruit character and a gentle, easy-drinking texture.

Fairly shy on the nose, this wine eventually shows lemon pith, lemon candy and slightly sweet aromas. The flavors start crisp but go quickly flatter, with light Pink Lady apples and a touch of orange…

This is a fruity, perfumed wine with just enough structure to keep it all together. Fresh and with red fruit flavors, it is already drinkable.

Aromas of tire rubber, plum and spice are followed sweet currant and cranberry flavors. The tannins bring some grit.

Bolder and fuller in body than Heron Hill's standard Chardonnay, the Ingle Vineyard boasts delicate hints of blossom, green apple and lime. Savory tones of bramble, smoke and stem tend to overwhelm,…

Medicinal cherry and red-plum aromas come with a whiff of latex. This feels plump, chunky and grabby. Medicinal candied-berry flavors end with racy acidity. This seems like a full step down from the…

This is an easy-drinking, crowd-pleaser of a wine. Light to medium bodied, it has fresh strawberry and cherry flavors and a soft, smooth texture.

Gritty, stalky aromas are more muddled and earthy than fruity. This has a medium body and flavors of spiced currant, pepper and chocolate. A chunky finish offers a mocha flavor that helps cover lean…

Waxy plum and a surprising characteristic of watermelon provide a subtle freshness to this otherwise hugely tannic, concentrated wine. Tar and yeast play a role as well.

An initial cranberry note is subdued by vanilla and clove aromas. Spice is dominant on the palate, interspersed with anise and leafiness. Full bodied and big on flavor, this would be a good steak acc…

This is a spicy wood-laden wine. Considering it is three-years-old, it seems likely that the burnt-wood flavor will remain. That spoils what is otherwise a ripe and juicy wine with fine black fruits.

With a simple nose of citrus fruits, this wine has flavors of lemon, apple and freesia. It is a bit stiff at first, but opens on the palate, offering an apple-tinged finish.

This bottling is very herbal on the nose, with bay leaf, pine needle, juniper, tart strawberry and black-pepper aromas. The palate shows sour red fruit, dried leather and much more forest-floor flavo…

This is a Mâcon region-wide blend, simple and fruity with an attractively crisp texture. It has a citrus character, slightly salty as well as tangy with orange zest. Drink now.

This unusual blend, occasionally found in Alsace, gives a wine that is full and perfumed. It offers almond and spice flavors along with a tight texture. The wine, with its warm acidity, is ready to d…

Made from Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette and Marsanne, this wine has a soft nose of white peach and lemon zest. It is slightly stiff on the palate, with flavors of white peach, fennel bulb, apr…

This soft wine has gentle ripe white fruits and lemon-juice flavors. It ends fresh and crisp, with a touch of creaminess to add richness. Drink now.

This ripe yet varietally true style features scents of baked pear, ripe melon, cinnamon and allspice. This is plump but lacking true depth, finishing short.

This wine is round and ripe. It offers spice and acidity along with warm apple flavors, with a light touch of minerality at the end. Drink now.

This ripe perfumed wine is soft with attractive melon and kiwi fruit flavors. It is gently textured, spicy and with just enough acidity. There is a touch of pepper at the end.

The nose of this wine is all about oak, with toast and char leading the way. The palate follows suit yet shows a bit more fruit, with grilled red-berry flavors washing over a lithe, crisp palate.