it

this rosé sparkling wine offers a pretty pink color and easy aromas of citrus, pink grapefruit, peach and honey. soft, creamy foam is backed by peachy sweetness.

us

tart and slender, this is deceptive; at first it seems a little thin, but as it opens in the glass into a succulent, well-defined, racy wine with citrus and peach, mineral and herb. it's not delicate, but its muscularity is concealed behind elegant styling.

ar

similar in style to the higher-priced cobos wine from the same vineyard. bramare delivers cassis, plum and berry aromas rolled into a pleasant and familiar whole. feels rich but refined, with meaty flavors that hit on leather, berry, black plum and chocolate. spicy and chocolaty on the finish. drink now through 2014.

au

features charred and herbal overtones, but otherwise pleasant cherry fruit and a weightiness borne of moderately high alcohol (14%). the fruit fades a bit quickly on the finish, leaving some drying tannins behind, so serve with rare beef or lamb.

fr

this serious, ageworthy wine is the top in the series of three wines from the moinié estate. it's powerful and perfumed, with rich dark chocolate and superripe black plum and berry flavors. the tannins are still firm, showing its considerable potential. wait until at least 2021 before drinking.

at

pink grapefruit, freshly cut grass and ripe peaches create a winning trio, neither overtly aromatic nor too restrained. ripe but zesty acidity and mineral depth ensure that this is serious but eminently enjoyable.

de

smoke and petrol notes lead off, followed up by hints of dried apricot and fresh peach. this is a thick, viscous dry riesling, oozing with minerality that persists through the long finish. although most german producers insist wines like this will age, why wait? drink it over the next few years.

it

aromatic herb, pressed rose, blue flower, menthol and mature berry aromas lift out of the glass. the firmly structured palate offers raspberry compote, licorice and grilled sage alongside tightly wound tannins. drink 2019–2024.

es

fruit-salad aromas include a note of chewing gum. this feels basic, with tart vapid tomato flavors. a saucy-tasting finish is bland as a board.

us

this is the winery's first-ever release of a varietal tempranillo, after using the grapes with syrah for years in other bottlings.this wine has a softness around a touch of black pepper and dried herb that's inviting, if not a tad generic. the finish is round and lean.

it

la marega is a ripe and juicy wine with fruity aromas of red cherry, apple, cedar and exotic spice, ranging from nutmeg to cardamom. the blend is unusual too with corvina, rondinella, croatina, dindarella and sangiovese. deep, dark concentration rolls over the palate with beautiful intensity and succulence. drink after 2013.

it

here's a subdued and elegant amarone that whispers rather than screams. it shows dried fruit, leather and spice but without the revved-up intensity usually brought about by air-dried grapes and the appassimento school of winemaking.

fr

this is a tightly textured wine that has plenty of green stone fruit as well as a bitter almond edge. it is taut, and the fruit has not completely surfaced yet. age for three years.

us

initial notes of dust and earth blow off to reveal a luscious, sunny spectrum of yellow peaches and nectarines. it's a curious, enticing wine, honeyed and ripe, yet delicate and dancing in mouthfeel. hints of fennel and spice add complexity to a long, lingering finish.

us

gritty like fruit leather, with a perceived sweetness of plum candy and red licorice, this wine is wide and expansive on the palate, with grippy, persistent tannins. the oak is dominant and pushy on the palate, unsettled somewhat in its integration.

georgia

deep blush in the glass, this wine has aromas of white peach and rose petal. it is full in the mouth, with flavors of nectarine, clementine and lavender. soft floral notes enhance the bright finish.

us

good structure in this pinot, with firm tannins and fine coastal acidity. it shows jammy raspberry, cherry and cola flavors whose sweetness is echoed by the toasty oak. it's all a bit unresolved, but give it 5–6 years to knit together.

us

a blend of stillwater creek and dineen vineyard fruit, aromas of assorted dried herbs, coffee and barrel spices intermingle. the dark-fruit flavors are elegant, polished and reserved, supported by lightly grainy tannins.

us

lightly chocolaty and herbal, the reserve is marginally fruitier than the regular 2005 syrah, with the same mix of cherry tobacco and licorice. tannins are chewy and quite dry.

pt

a full ripe and refreshingly fruity wine, this is full of grapefruit, apricot and ripe pear flavors. it has a touch of spice and a firmly mineral character. drink now.