US

This is a nicely made blend of Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Barbera, defined by its generosity of power and tannin as well as a concentration of blackberry, Italian deli meat and leather.

it

The nose is rather subdued but this eventually reveals hints of pressed acacia flower and nut. On the palate, flinty mineral, almond and a hint of honey accent citrus zest while fresh acidity gives lifts the finish.

US

A fairly rich take on this grape, which many wineries use from this particular vineyard, this bottling is flush with white peach and white melon aromas, cut by lime and dried lemon blossoms, and layered with intriguing kiwi and exotic citrus notes. The palate is more simple, with apple and lemon flavors and chalky texture.

US

This is a hearty wine on the nose, with sarsaparilla, red plum, rustic leather, dried strawberry and clove, showing a touch of age. A wide array of allspice, star anise and chicory spice pops on the palate, surrounded by dried red cherry, leather, iced coffee and turned-earth flavors. The acidity remains vibrant, but drink now.

fr

This is a ripe wine, full of red fruits cut with grapefruit acidity. Gravel vineyards on the slope of Mont Sainte-Victoire give a mineral character to this tight and nervy wine with its structure that supports the fruitiness that is developing well. Drink from later in 2016 for the wine to be at its best.

it

This opens with rather subdued aromas of violet, dark-skinned berry and a whiff of tobacco. On the easy-drinking, medium-bodied palate, round tannins support black cherry, clove and a white pepper note.

at

The inviting scent and flavour of green but ripe Conference pears sloshes joyously around the palate on this fruit-foward, easy and fluid wine. With its light but fruit-driven body it just seems to have been made for a summer party and spells easy joy and fun.

US

The aromas bring generous notes of botrytis, chamomile, flowers, peach, ale and green apple. It drinks off dry, with well-balanced stone fruit and floral flavors that linger.

fr

One of the C?tes de Provence classed growths, this wine is soft and rounded. Its fresh, lightly candied character is offset by the firmer tannins from Syrah and Mourv dre in the blend. Ripe and full and fruity in the mouth, it has only light acidity at the end.

fr

With its name going back to 16th-century stag hunting by King Francis I, this chateau offers a perfumed, deliciously ripe wine that is light and poised at the same time. An herbal touch partners with the red fruits for extra freshness.

US

This wine tastes like a ros Champagne without the bubbles. It has a classic light salmon color, light aromas like white cherries and raspberries, and a surprisingly layered texure that curls around the tongue. And what a great value, too.

nz

This fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc offers a blend of pineapple and nectarine up front, then shows a stony, austere side on the palate, where it ends on dry notes of crushed stone.

it

This has a subdued nose that eventually reveals fig, smoke and graphite. On the straightforward palate, a nutmeg note accents mature blackberry while round tannins offer loose-knit support. Drink soon.

fr

An off-dry blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng, this comes from the French southwest. Named after a sandy beach in the Basque Country, the wine has that cool feel of ocean breezes. Honey and lemon flavors are right up front to give a wine that is both fresh and beautifully fragrant.

ar

Rubbery, spicy berry aromas are distinctly herbal. This is a high-energy Pinot with snappy flavors of citrus, pomegranate and cherry. Tomatoey acidity blended with citric notes and spice make for a gritty finish.

US

An earthy underbelly of just-pulled strawberry marks this wine, alongside a medium-bodied firmness and spicy acidity. Velvety on the palate it also possesses a tannic bite and showy oak.

it

Deeply colored, this opens with subdued aromas of smoke, pressed wildflower and a whiff of orchard fruit. The vibrant, linear palate offers pear, tangerine, white almond and a mineral note alongside bright acidity. Reflecting the cool, wet vintage, it's refreshing but a bit lean.

es

Peach blossom and dusty melon aromas set up a snappy palate with a mix of salty, melony flavors along with hints of nut skins and papaya. On the finish, a yeasty flavor softens juicy, nervy acidity and related citrus notes.

fr

Sourced from grapes outside the family's Mas de Cadenet estate, this wine is light, fresh and immediately attractive. Its clear, open texture is ripe but refreshing with a soft fruity aftertaste. The name means sleepless night because the grapes are harvested at night.

US

Considerable aromas of eucalyptus, Bay leaf and cedar rise to the front of this wine, making for an inviting, savory introduction that provides a reasonable complexity. Easygoing, approachable and softly light bodied, it'll do well at the table and big-crowd events.