Vinanmeldelser

Aromaer av bjørnebær, balsamtre, sitronaktig eik og skogbunn leder inn i en velutstyrt, kraftig gane. Smaker av sorte frukter, lakris, urter og eik avsluttes lyst, men balansert. Det denne mangler i…

Denne Bordelais-blandingen av 67 % Sauvignon Blanc og 33 % Sémillon er oppkalt etter Fred Branders sønn og gir en rikere duft enn hans rene Sauvignon Blanc. Sitron, Gala-eple og avrundede smaker av l…

Vinmaker: Jacques Borman. Det er mange urteaktige, jordnære te-lignende toner i nesen på denne vinen, støttet av noter av svart plomme, kirsebær og solbær. Smaken er myk ved inngangen, med satengakti…

Vinmarken har bare en Monterey-apellasjon, men beliggenheten er strategisk nær både Santa Lucia Highlands og Arroyo Seco. Vinen er ganske god, frisk i syre og tørr. Den tilbyr komplekse smaker av jor…

Dette er en passende mørk og læraktig vin, vendesadelaktig i aromaen, med faste spor av svart pepper. Blåbærterte og fiol gir ytterligere kompleksitet og invitasjon.

Apple, yellow flower and sea breeze aromas lead the way. The bright, elegant palate displays lemon, lime and walnut alongside vibrant acidity. A mineral vein underscores the savory flavors. Drink now…

This is a smooth, supple, easy-to-drink rendering of Marlborough Pinot Noir. Gentle mushroom and damp moss shadings bring complexity to the cherry fruit, while the mouthwatering finish reveals hints…

The tannins stand front and center in this mountain wine, but they're so finely textured, you hardly notice them. They glide over the palate, carrying along ultraripe blackberry flavors. A firm groun…

This perfumed wine shows a floral character. Berry fruits add juiciness, complexity and structure. Density on the finish adds interest.

Earthy and engaging, and a little bit rugged. Aromas of barnyard and Middle Eastern tahini set up a palate full of spiced-up curranty fruit. Light oak shows itself early in a finish that unfolds in l…

Dark in color, dry and tannic, this 100% Syrah is rich in blackberry, dark chocolate, roasted meat and black pepper flavors. They combine with new oak to produce a wine of real complexity. This is on…

No oak here, thank you; just pure and delicious Riesling fruit with a hint of botrytis to add complexity to the apple-pear range of flavors. This dry-finished wine can hang with powerful chili-based…

Temecula vintner Phil Baily is one of this warmer region's strongest proponents for upholding complexity over ripeness. This bottling offers red currant, cedar, leather and minty chocolate on the nos…

The 2010 BlackJack is loaded with tart cranberry and pomegranate fruit flavors. There is a streak of iron and darker notes that come through in earthy, slighted roasted tannins. The complexity is int…

A tasty tang of toasted oak adds a great top note to this full-flavored and full-bodied wine, so that it seems to build complexity from the bass notes of ripe pear, to the butter and cinnamon in the…

From winemaker John Kane, who worked for years with Kent Rosenblum, this wine is dense and decadently rich and concentrated, a jammy, thick flavor explosion of soy sauce, black olive and Dr. Pepper c…

Richness in the texture and a buttery vanilla-like flavor make this wine easy to dive into. It has lots of ripe apple, peach and white cherry flavor and an energetic complexity due to those pastry sp…

Named for the proprietor/winemaker's favorite two roses, the flowers not the wine, this is indeed a wholly floral experience, subtle and delicately crafted to exude wild strawberry, orange and lime.…

A dramatic spiciness infuses this full-bodied wine with complexity from the aroma through the flavors and lingering finish. It has a dominant streak of smoky oak, a generous mouthfeel, mild tannins a…

A big, ripe wine, with firm tannins, powerful with black plum flavors. It is aged in large barrels, adding an extra complexity, structured with some dryness in the aftertaste.

A blend of Viognier and Arinto, this wine is given another dimension from wood aging. A smoky character adds complexity to ripe apricot and crisp quince flavors. This is juicy and rich while having a…

The aromatics suggest rose petals, while the tart fruit flavors run to raspberries and citrus. The freshness and complexity hint at further improvement over the next three to five years.

Earns extra credit for the sheer audacity of ripe cherry, raspberry and vanilla cream flavors. Almost as sweet as a candy bar, but actually dry, and balanced with acidity and minerals. A fine Pinot N…

An earthy wine that offers complexity around a full-bodied juiciness of blackberry and bitter black tea, this is made in a big style and will appeal to fans of concentration and decisive use of oak.