es

floral melon and peach aromas are mellow. this feels round, with citrusy acidity cutting into the body. basic grapefruit and apricot flavors are friendly, while this is a touch foamy on the finish.

us

one of the producer's three different rosés, this was also made using the saignée method. its light strawberry and watermelon fruit flavors come through, with ample orange- and citrus-like acidity.

ar

with floral aromas, toasty oak notes and solid berry fruit, this bottling is the best among trapiche's 2007 single-vineyard malbecs. the palate features smoky berry fruit but also high acidity and some scour. fortunately it's also layered and structured. will do best with meats and fatty foods. drink now through 2015.

pt

this is an attractive, perfumed wine that is a blend of síria, arinto and viognier. it's the viognier that gives the perfumed character that makes it so distinctive. it's fruity, lightly textured and ready to drink.

pt

the perfumes are the central theme of this wine, aromas of roses and flavors of spice, cinnamon, going through the ripe fruit and suggestions of wood. it is a superripe wine, but one which manages to keep in balance.

fr

one of the pair of top end wines from fournier (the other is the grande cuvée from pouilly-fumé) this ripe and full wine is soft and rounded. the initial herbaceous character gets replaced by a more sophisticated, rich and ripe character, intense and a very good pairing for food.

it

made from sardinia's native nuragus grape, s'elegas offers an enticing fragrance of yellow flowers, stone fruit and citrus. the delicious palate has rich flavors of peach and creamy lemon uplifted by fresh acidity.

us

faint cranberry and incense aromas show on the nose of this bottling. the palate offers more flavors, including coffee, black tar, pomegranate and peppercorns.

it

this supple and smooth fiano delivers notes of pear, golden delicious apple and yellow melon. the wine is layered and complex thanks to the mineral nuances that accompany it to the end. it is also chewy, naturally robust and promises an excellent match to lobster, crab or baked clams.

it

made entirely with the native grape negroamaro, this opens with intriguing aromas of mediterranean scrub, dill and red berry. the vibrant palate shows sour cherry, strawberry, tangerine and dried herb alongside crisp acidity that lends a refreshing finish.

us

this lower alcohol-style wine from the biodynamic-minded producer shows cranberry, orange rinds, chaparral scrub, dried oregano and a mix of green and kalamata olives on the nose. it's very savvy on the palate, with minced parsley, olive tapenade, cracked peppercorns and caper berries, all framed by mouth-watering acidity.

es

starts out somewhat fiery, with a dose of aromatic horseradish. after airing out, this varietal tempranillo is fresh, juicy and crisp on the tongue, with flavors of baking spices, tomato, roasted plum and earth. feels juicy on the finish, maybe a bit lean, and overall it's cut from the classic cloth.

us

rustic, hearty aromas of tar, cola, herbs and burnt rhubarb make for an intriguing nose on this entry-level bottling from testarossa. the sips feature cola and cherry flavors, with a very quick finish.

us

a smooth, round-textured wine that serves up multiple layers of complexity and flavor. black cherry, blackberry and olive notes are at the fore. spice, cedar, raspberry, toast and vanilla flavors are also firmly in evidence. attractive herb notes blend seamilessly into the ensemble. tannins are powdery smooth and the finish is long. a new label made by the folks at harlan.

us

archery summit wines often seem bigger-boned, oakier and more tannic than their brethren, and this bottling is no exception. ripe cherries are framed by vanilla and toast, with firm drying tannins on the finish. put this one away for a couple of years while you are enjoying the charms of the premier cuvée.

us

approachable, ripe and round, this white celebrates full-figured baked apple and crème brûlée notions, with additional vanilla notes.

it

made with organically farmed grapes, this simple, rustic rosato conveys aromas of red berry, game and a whiff of cellar must. the palate offers crushed wild cherry alongside zesty acidity.

cl

another fine and dandy old-vine, dry-farmed cauquenes carignan from odfjell—one of the pioneers of this revived maule varietal wine. dark and lush on the nose, this is jammed with notes of berry, mineral, vanilla and smoky, lemony oak. it tastes fleshy, like berry marmalade, and finishes with flavors of dark chocolate, burnt toast and fine herb. drink now –2017.

fr

soft notes of juicy, yellow pear on nose and palate make this a friendly, off-dry and appetizing wine. the body is rounded but toned, while the fruit notes are fresh and juicy. drink soon to make most of those pure pear notes.

us

minute quantities of these rare viogniers are produced, which is a shame, because they are distinctive and enlightening. deep gold and intensely aromatic with brilliant floral notes, this is a beautifully balanced wine, with the acidity and skin flavors to put a crisp frame around the ripe peach and apricot fruit.