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A deliciously crisp and fresh wine with some good concentrated fruit, but more attractive acidity. There is just a hint of spice, but freshness is what this wine is all about.
It's amazing how consistently good Lake County Sauvignon Blancs can be at such a good price, and with their '05, Wildhurst exemplifies these qualities. The wine is very ripe in citrus, fig, green mel…
Crisp and full of green apple and squeezed lemon juice, this is a fruity wine that has a tight edge of steely texture as a contrast. It is a fine, refreshing and tangy wine, hinting at minerality and…
The Chardonnay in this blend with Vermentino creates a smooth, unctuous texture. Acidity and richness combine to bring out citrus and apricot flavors. The end delivers a zesty, mineral tang. Drink no…
The dark-skinned fruit, clove and chopped herb aromas in this wine are delicate. Its polished tannins support raw raspberry, sour cherry and ground pepper notes. Drink soon.
Clean, fresh, stony aromas are basic but good. A round palate benefits from citric kick, while this tastes of mixed tropical fruits backed by skins-based bitterness.
The three grapes (castas) are Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend makes a satisfyingly structured wine with some firm tannins as well as ripe fruitiness. Drink now.
Even with Merlot and Cabernet Franc in the mix, there's no mistaking this is a Zinfandel. It has pepper and jam flavors, with straightjacketlike tannins and plenty of body.
Syrah finds a perfect home in Sicily. The sea breezes and sunny weather help give ripe aromas of blackberry, cherry, tobacco and smoked bacon. It exudes a spicy touch of barbecue sauce, with gritty t…
With loads of white flower and honey notes, Zagra (100% Grillo) is fresh and clean, with lingering tones of almond skin, jasmine and orange blossom. The finish is crisp and lean.
An intriguing wine that lacks fruit in the traditional sense, yet possesses ample weight and a brooding, mineral presence that comes across as wet stone and machine oil. Those elements linger on the…
Aromas of tangerine zest, peach and flower are followed by dry clean fruit flavors that show no apparent oak influence, with citrus notes lingering on the finish.
This opens with white flower, yellow stone fruit and honeydew melon aromas. The fruity sensations carry over to the palate, with a tangerine zest note and tangy acidity that leads to a juicy finish.
This leathery, full-bodied red is rich with blueberry cobbler, coffee and smoked meat flavors. Soft and round in structure, it tastes robustly varietal.
On the nose, this suggests thyme, toasted nut and ripe orchard fruit. The firm palate offers mature citrus zest and ripe pear flavors while a bitter almond note marks the finish.
Selected from a portion of the family vineyard, this soft wine, named after the owner of the estate, is gently ripe but with the potential to bring out even more fruitiness. The aftertaste is crisp a…
Strawberry fruit, framed in orange peel, characterizes this simple, yet enjoyable wine, from first sip to the last. It's forward and fruity, with a short tail.
This appetizing wine has attention-getting grapefruit and fresh-cut herb aromas, vivid and crisp fruit flavors, light body and a lingering, citrusy finish.
Dark strawberry meets clove spice, licorice and star anise on the nose of this bottling, which takes a little time to open up. The palate offers baked strawberry and vanilla notes, proving likable if…
Drawn from the cooler Awatere Valley subregion, this is pungent and green. Leafy notes and hints of green tomato accent passion fruit flavors in this medium-bodied wine that finishes crisp and refres…
With lees aging to give extra richness, the wine is fruity with a fine mineral texture. Apricot and raspberry fruits are right up front along with the intense acidity. Drink this attractive ripe wine…
This sends up scents of grape jam, plum and cherry, and those round and forward fruit flavors combine in the mouth. It's a tasty young wine, with plenty of immediate appeal from its lollipop-rainbow…
Cinnamon scents and a touch of reduction signal just how fresh this wine is. The ripeness of 2015 is well controlled here, its freshness preserved. Funkiness on the palate provides additional interes…
Lemon zest, earth and citrus pith appear on nose and palate. This is fresh, easy, dry and slender with a pithy core of fruit. Drink soon.