Vinanmeldelser

Vinmaker: Charles Hopkins. De Grendel produserer alltid fantastiske Sauvies, og vinmaker Charles Hopkins' CWG-utvalg er et annet velbalansert og uttrykksfullt valg. Det starter med aromaer av grønn s…

En fantastisk verdi, Dutchkes Willow Bend er en rund, rundhåndet blanding som har komplekse krydderelementer sammen med frodig frukt. Cassis- og bjørnebærtoner er gjennomsyret med kakao, kanel og lak…

Dette er en virkelig fantastisk Sauvignon fra det nordøstlige Italia som hviler på bunnfallet i tre år for å skape en rik, kompleks og elegant hvitvin. Druetypens karakteristiske aromaer av eksotisk…

Dette er en lett, klar og moderat eiket vin fra en fantastisk Westside Road-åker. Granateple, rabarbra og kirsebær-appelsin spiller på ganen på elegante, eteriske og elegante måter, og forblir lett i…

Etter den varme og kraftige 2009 Anka, er denne krydrede, tørre og friske versjonen velkommen. Lett løvaktige aromaer av plomme, bærfrukter, teglstøv og tobakk gir en frisk, direkte smak med kirsebær…

Ugjennomsiktig og tykk i fargen, denne bombastisk kraftige og konsentrerte vinen har en plommesøtme som lurer på bakre gane, myknet av dryss av vanilje og svart pepper på toppen av en solid porsjon b…

Very pure notes of cherry and strawberry pervade this wine. They are perfumed with a slight conifer scent that spells freshness and lifted ease. The palate has an unforced, elegant concentration. Thi…

Aromas of this wine show considerable wood. On the palate, the wood is very present, giving acidity as well as layers of toast and spice. Hints of yellow fruit show through, suggesting the possibilit…

A strong Cabernet, even an aggressive one, with very ripe, punchy blackberry and dried currant flavors that are deep and long lasting. The tannins are powerful, too. End result is a tough young wine…

Dry, with dusty tannins and ripe fruit, this is a wine with considerable potential. The berry fruits have a balanced, juicy element, fine acidity and a strong texture. The wine is rich and full, whil…

This multigrape blend opens with spicy aromas of baked plum, tomato and cumin. The mouthfeel is fresh and dry, with focus. In terms of flavors, it's earthy, with baked berry, baking spice and licoric…

Lactic blackberry and dark plum aromas suggest a full, ripe wine. That impression is confirmed via a meaty, chunky palate with flavors of blackberry, dried plum, pepper and mixed herbs. A dry, pepper…

Classic Hunter Valley Sem, if maybe just a little fruit-forward. Like tasting light-bodied lime juice that finishes fresh and clean. Drink it now with oysters, or put some aside for up to 10 years fo…

Bright and savory, this foaming dessert wine comes with the enticing aromas and flavors of ripe apricot, yellow peach, sage and tangerine. Crisp acidity brightens the rich creamy flavors.

Quite tart when it hits the lips, this is nonetheless a dense, flavorful Pinot Gris, tasting of grapefruit, sour orange, apple and green banana. It shows lots of juice and powers through the mid-pala…

This ripe, wood-aged wine is generous and smooth. Spice and toastiness are balanced by the apricot and citrus fruits. One gives richness, the other crispness. It is a wine with a future. Drink from 2…

This Monastrell gets going with roasted plum and berry aromas, with side notes of crushed stones. A full palate with an iron grip shows flavors of black fruits and coffee. A fleshy finish is spicy an…

Notions of ripe, yellow apple peel signals that this is a more rounded, slightly more oxidative style, boasting a bready, autolytic backbone. With its rounded yet fresh character, this would make an…

Black-fruit and red-berry aromas come with notes of green tobacco and freshly mowed grass. The palate on this blend of Tempranillo with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon is a bit scratchy, with lightly herbal f…

Aromas of white flowers, stone fruits and lees are typical of well-made Albariño. A juicy, elegant palate with a mix of citrus and stone-fruit flavors is lasting, with a hint of pithy character comin…

It's hard to find a tastier Pinot Noir for this price. Aromas of rose petals, pungent violets and raspberry juice show just a touch of chai tea, and the palate proves juicy and fun, with cranberry, p…

A full-bodied, slightly oxidative wine that wears its character well. There is a toastiness here along with some apple and apricot fruits, giving a rich feel to the wine. It's ready to drink but can…

Rich, heady aromas of black fruits, oaky char and caramel are lusty and modern. In the mouth, this shows a bolt of acidity that creates energy but also strains the wine's balance. Baked blackberry, c…

For a tight, snappy rendition of Rioja, this answers the call. Herbal plum and tomato aromas are earthy and a touch horsey. Tomato, plum and herbal flavors amount to a saucy whole, while this is fres…