de

perfumed tangerine and lemon notes are glazed with a waxy sheen on the nose of this elegant wine. while dry and light bodied in style, the palate is surprisingly tropical, bursting of fresh pineapple, mango and guava flavors. spry acidity and a hint of crushed minerals freshen a long, meandering finish.

fr

this is a generous wine, although one that will need some serious aging. it is rich in tannins and powered by a firm structure. the fruit offers the weight to counter the tannins. it just needs time. drink from 2024.

us

quite light in the glass, this wine offers crisp and tight aromas of japanese pear, peach blossom and custard torte. it's light and easy on the palate, with honeysuckle and cooked-apple flavors cut by lemon juice.

us

with 11.1% residual sugar, this is a sweet wine, but it's also a little simple. that brown sugar and honey sweetness is delicious, by definition, but the underlying flavors are a little disappointing.

es

angular, crisp aromas of red fruits and rubberband are echoed on a sizzling, high-acid palate. this tastes like tart red plum and currant, while the finish is lean, quick and acid-driven.

uruguay

aromas of sawmill and burnt wood are dominant. this feels resiny and sticky. flavors of spiced apple are smothered by heavy-handed oak, while this is flat as a board and resiny tasting on the finish.

it

this is a neutral wine with little in terms of aromatic intensity although it does not lack in definition. the goal here is to keep the palate refreshed as a before-dinner drink, and this well-priced sparkler definitely gets the job done.

ar

shiny pink in color, with youthful, crisp aromas of cherry and watermelon. zesty and fresh on the tongue, with spunky cherry and raspberry flavors that finish with natural sweetness. candied to an extent, but mostly it's fresh and balanced.

es

yeasty floral aromas are a touch soapy and not all that exact. this trepat-based cava feels light, crisp and zesty, while flavors of tangerine and lime finish breezy and citric, with a distant hint of elegance.

es

neutral aromas and a light pink color suggest this will be an easy ride. its shy palate is light on acidity, with generic, mild flavors and a mildly briny finish.

pt

this is a soft wine with attractive ripe strawberry fruits and a soft texture. there is balancing acidity giving an edge of freshness to the otherwise gentle fruity texture.

es

smooth cool aromas of cedar, lemon peel and cola accent black-fruit scents on this easygoing mencía. reedy blackberry flavors come with notes of herbs and spice, while the finish is mild in acidity and hence soft and friendly. drink now.

us

from a block planted in 1910 consisting of hearty portions of mixed blacks, this wine is abundantly floral in rose petals, with a plummy core dusted in smoky oak. the tannin structure is sizable, while the wine is full of leather, cigar box and black pepper accents that weave within the ripe fruit.

cl

maray chardonnay is crisp and mineral-driven on the nose, but not overly fruity. this is lean-bodied, with cidery, tangy acidity and dominating flavors of limestone-influenced citrus and stone fruits. it's a modest chardonnay with finesse but not a whole lot of flavor.

ar

tobacco and mint aromas cloud the wine's bouquet, while the palate starts out rough and scratchy, with a heavy dose of grape-skin tannin. upon airing it offers more berry fruit but also salty, leathery finishing flavors. and the tannins never really cease.

us

while creamy and voluminous, this full-bodied chardonnay boasts fresh green plum and apple flavors brightened by sunny lemon acidity. streaks of vanilla, toast and spice are bold yet well integrated. it finishes moderately long with notes of dried herbs.

us

ripe, flashy fruit stars in this unoaked chardonnay, in the form of pineapples, kiwis, limes and pears. the grapes for this delicious wine come from the winery's estate vineyard, in the cool southwestern pocket of the russian river valley.

es

a mix of smoke and toast blends with fresh, crisp citrus aromas on the nose. that's followed by a foamy, reactive palate with flavors of pink grapefruit, orange, pepper and caramel. this remains foamy on the finish, which is peppery and slightly bitter in flavor.

us

all from rosebud vineyard, this moderately aromatic wine brings notes of herbs and pineapple, with sémillon (15%) adding fig to the mix. the concentration doesn't seem all there and it needs a bit more acid to stand it up.

fr

this is a rich wine that's full of crisp fruit notes, with a touch of minerality. ripe yellow fruits and melon come to the fore, balanced by the attractive acidity and tangy aftertaste. it is ready to drink.