Elegant, creamy sparkling wine from Tasmania, with lots of apple in the midpalate. I enjoyed the wine's creaminess, which gave it a lovely mouthfeel. Recommended. WHO Jansz WHAT Sparkling Chardonna Blend WHERE Australia, Tasmania WHEN N.V. HOW MUCH $18
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-
The nose opens with lovely Pinot Noir aromas of red fruit, strawberries and cherry stones, with some sage, all with a light dusting of white pepper. The red fruits, sage, and a background of licorice grow from attack to finish,-read more-
This is a huge, exuberant bottle of wine. Elderberries, blueberries, dark chocolate, hickory smoke, and black cherries are restrained, but just barely, by tobacco from the Cabernet Franc. Tannins are sweet and the finish is long. This is a real-read more-
If you like wine big, really big, the kind of wine that punches a fist straight out of the glass and into your nose, then crashes around your palate with different flavors and textures duking it out for your attention,-read more-
This is a very typical, and unremarkable, Chilean Cabernet. It's classic Cabernet flavors of blackcurrant, blackberries and tart plums are overwhelmed by slightly cooked green pepper. The finish falls off quickly. With a few hours of air it improves slightly,-read more-
A mix of dark and sour cherries, some sage, and a finish redolent with peppered bacon, all with a subtext of mild earthiness. This quality to price ratio hero would be delicious with lamb stew or just about any fall-off-the-bone-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-