Vinanmeldelser

Ervamoira, one of the most remote of the Douro estates, produces this full, fruity 10-year-old tawny. It's already drinkable, and it offers almond, raisin and treacle flavors that are lifted by the a…

This is a hard-edged wine, a typical trait of young Pommard. It has a firm, dry and tannic character, and the ripe, generous fruit sits underneath. Wait for at least five years for this wine to be re…

Full bodied and ripe, this Chardonnay is packed with yellow fruit and pear flavors, and it shows the steely, minerally character typical of Chablis. It has a youthful brightness on the finish, and it…

At first this wine seems quite astringent, closed and tight. It shows dark streaks of cassis and dried leaf, and it only reluctantly opens up to expand the black fruit flavor with a wash of Bourbon b…

A dry, light-bodied, easy-drinking Riesling, this has zesty lemon and grapefruit flavors, plus undertones of flower and spiced tangerine. The palate shows depth, and the finish is intense.

This is a ripe wine, with flavors of apple, pear, caramel and a touch of mineral that is subordinate to the fruit. It is lightly toasty, and the acidity is crisp.

With a proportion of premier cru grapes in the blend, this wine has weight and structure as well as the ripe red-fruit flavors that are typical of Santenay. It's richly textured and full in the mouth…

Made from fruit sourced from the mighty Ferrington Vineyard, this tank-fermented Gewürztraminer is crafted without oak or malolactic fermentation. The result is a light, lemony and floral wine, with…

Dusty and detailed, this pure Viognier incorporates notes of lemon-pepper; tart, fresh lemon pulp and rind; plus a hint of curry powder. This should make an interesting accompaniment to raw clams or…

Upon opening, this intense, fragrant wine seems European in style, with Italian-like nuances of leather, fungus and tobacco. The enticing whiffs give way to a full-flavored palate that offers notes o…

Aromatic and ripe, this Chardonnay has creamy pear and apricot flavors, plus touches of wood and a warm, rich mouthfeel. It has a soft character, a hint of acidity and lemony freshness.

This could be labeled as Cabernet Franc, since it comprises 80% of the blend. The youthful lightness of the estate-grown grapes seems to lift the naturally tannic nature of the variety. It's clean an…

Roasted peach, cinnamon and crushed vanilla bean make for an intriguing nose on another solid Talley bottling. It's soft and approachable at first, but then a bit brash and youthful, but will mellow…

Aromas of anise-laced blackberry candies emerge from this easy-drinking wine. Light and airy on the palate for such a rich-looking wine, it's redolent with flavors of cherries and fennel with a decen…

Made entirely with Chardonnay, this pretty sparkler opens with aromas of white flower, peach and citrus backed up by a whiff of bread crust. The vibrant palate delivers Bartlett pear, mature apple, l…

Yeasty and fragrant with a fresh, wheat beer aspect, this delicate Riesling captures the gentle elegance of the grape's aromatics and mouthfeel. There's a nice mix of lemon tea, honey and mineral com…

Aromas of prune, mature blackberry and baking spice open this dense dessert wine. The palate doles out blackberry jam, dried black berry and vanilla alongside chewy tannins.

While aromatically demure and light in body for a Gewürztraminer, this lip-smacking wine offers loads of fresh pineapple, grapefruit and tangerine flavor. It's medium-sweet in style yet refreshingly…

Tropical-fruit aromas and lavish flavors go well with the richness and full body of this creamy-textured wine blended from Chardonnay, Sémillon and Verdelho grapes. Toasted almond, nutmeg and vanilla…

Whiffs of struck flint and smoke meander from the nose to the finish on this dry Riesling, accenting fresh white grapefruit, lemon and lime. Tonic in feel, it's invigorating—zippy refreshment for you…

This blend of 60% Pinot Grigio and 40% Viognier offers sharp green-apple candy, lemongrass, candied lime and yellow lily on the fresh and attention-grabbing nose. Grassy tension on the palate highlig…

Gritty, rubbery aromas seem underripe given how warm and generous 2011 was. In the mouth, this is gravelly and like sandpaper. Burnt gritty berry flavors are saucy, while this tastes of herbal berry…

A slightly darker shade of yellow, this wine from a historic vineyard offers preserved lemon, toasted almond and a doughy character on the nose. It's very tactile on the palate, clinging to the tongu…

Sunny whiffs of Meyer lemon and peach turn zestier on the palate of this dry Riesling. It's a delightfully quaffable wine marked by cutting mineral intensity. Drink now through 2019.