Vinanmeldelser

Made as a pure variety, this rare example of Walla Walla Cinsault—is scented with lovely whiffs of berries, plums and moist earth. It falls somewhere in the same stylistic region as Sangiovese and Pi…

Synthesi is an Aglianico del Vulture that adopts a traditional style. It has sharp, raw tones of blackberry, cherry and spice and polished tannins that are followed by bright crispness and a polished…

Nicely made in a cool-climate style, this medium-bodied Shiraz offers hints of pepper and clove alongside crisp, sour plum fruit. Charming spice shadings line the long, mouthwatering finish.

Lovely, light, fresh and delicate, this Barbera is young, juicy and appealing. The fruit mixes light berry flavors with tart, tangy acids; the flavors seem to gather in the mid-palate, showing excell…

A very good, richly tannic wine that flatters with strong flavors of blackberries, cherries and oak. It may be a little too ripe for its own good, though, as it's pretty jammy. For some reason, the w…

An unoaked blend of 68% Chardonnay and 32% Pinot Blanc, with the peach and sweet-corn Chard flavors to pair with the orange and grapefruit notes of the Pinot Blanc. It's round and mouthfilling, finis…

Argyle's reserve shows more barrel flavor than the regular Willamette Valley bottling, highlighting an interesting mix of Asian spice and coffee. But the tannins are oddly absent; there seems to be a…

This Sangiovese-Canaiolo blend has loads of sweet spice on the nose. There's so much spice, in fact, it's not easy to locate its natural core of red fruit. The mouthfeel is great with lingering tones…

Rich in ripe, forward fruit, with oaky influences, this dry Syrah has pepper-infused black currant and cherry flavors, with a nice, smoky finish. It's a full-bodied wine whose tannins are strong but…

Tastes a bit forward and simple right now in cherry pie filling, raspberry tart, framboise and orange datenut cookie flavors, with a silky texture and fine, ripe tannins. Could develop interesting bo…

On first impact, the wine is earthy smelling with dim tones of Brie and Camembert. Wait a few minutes, and spicy blueberry notes to appear. Overall, this is a simple, no-fuss wine that would pair wel…

With an edge of sweet red currants and slightly sugared herb tea, this Zin can't really be called completely dry. But the tannin-acid balance is very fine, and makes the wine balanced and enjoyable.…

The blend is Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot, and this, the estate's second wine, is a less intense, less sophisticated interpretation, with lingering notes of bright fruit and light smoke.

This zippy, fruit-forward wine opens with bright raspberry and pungent spice aromas, adding in milk chocolate streaks through a supple, medium-weight middle. The finish gets a little tight, with some…

Guidoalberto is the “pocketbook-friendly” alternative from the same estate that makes Sassicaia. But for $60, you could ask for more. This is a chewy, succulent wine with good length on the close. Th…

This 50-50 Merlot-Cab Franc blend is priced irresistibly low. Aromas include red cherry fruit, chocolate and spice that give it a modern edge. It has plenty of dimension and some oak nuances in the m…

Easton continues to be devoted to its Barbera, which as always is a big, tannicly dry mountain wine. It's packed with blackberry, coffee, chocolate and spice flavors, with a distinctly baked quality,…

Cepas Vellas refers to old vines, but what's most noticeable on this wine is the popcorn and cream that characterizes both the nose and mouth. In between the oak-aided folds there's melon, waxy papay…

This oak-aged blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Marzemino opens with sweet aromas of ripe fruit and Christmas spice backed by leather, pipe tobacco and honey-glazed almond. The wine shows crisp…

Thanks to long oak aging, this hearty blend is packed tight with aromas of chocolate, ripe cherry, leather and tobacco. It's rich and thick in the mouth with a touch of bitter fruit on the bright clo…

An earthy, racy wine, ripe with strawberries and also laced with acidity. It has some weight, softness, with a yeast character creeping in.

This vintage-dated expression of Chardonnay offers creamy aromas of peach and honey followed by dried sage, toasted almond and crushed mineral. Pair this luminous sparkling wine with rolled salmon ca…

Med 6 Rhône-druetyper, inkludert Viognier, er dette en frisk, fruktig vin som bør drikkes innen de neste fem årene. Den har sterke smaker av kirsebær, bjørnebær og andre bær, med en røykfylt vanilje…

Rund, melonaktig og drevet av aromaer av pærer og epler, denne internasjonalt stiliserte vinen bør treffe en tone blant uformelle Chardonnay-drikkere. Den er litt søt, litt fyldig, og avsluttes glatt…