A simple, acid-driven white, it opened with lemon -lime and a crisp streak of acid. As it got warmer pineapple became predominant. This is a simple, inexpensive, regional wine, of interest primarily as a unusual curiosity. WHO Domaine Labbé WHAT-read more-
The color is a very clear bright yellow. Yellow fruit, barely ripe banana and some star fruit and a touch of Zweiback, then grapefruit pith and some grass, make up the palate. It seems a little fat, a bit low-read more-
It's light, fun, zippy--everything Portuguese Vinho Verde is supposed to be! You'll discover citrus, mineral, and herb notes in the aromas and flavors, along with a bit of yeastiness. You may also sense a spritz on your tongue, which is-read more-
Over the years of being a little piece of this planet's fauna I’ve worked out a few dislikes. Let us be honest here. Parsnips are the work of the devil, as are mushy peas. Bill Nighy, Gordon Brown and Nick-read more-
The color is very pale but the light catches flashes of bright gold. The nose is very soft and aromatic, starting with pears and honeysuckle, their sweetness tempered by a tiny grating of fresh lemon zest. The palate opens with-read more-
On the nose I found meyer lemon, white grapefruit, stone, white peach, and apple. The apple threw me a bit, I must admit, but it was there! In the mouth I got citrus, fresh lemon, peaches, pink grapefruit, more lemon,-read more-
Austere? This off-dry beauty from 40-year-old Hohenrain vineyard vines is 'Victorian-statue-in-the-bonny-Prince's-garden' austere. You will get pineapple. You will get peach. You will get kick-ass, bracing acidity. And they will all demand that you bow and kiss their rings! WHO Schloss-read more-
On the nose I got pineapple, white flowers, apricots, tropical notes, honey, pear, lemon, spice, and white pepper. The nose on Torrontes wines is almost immediately recognizable…the florals and honey notes just float out of the glass without you having-read more-