YOUR RESULTS for "Category: Prime Drinking Now!"

The perfect wine for summer! Notes of white peach, lime, apricot and ginger are wrapped around light, lingering floral tones. The palate is clean, dry and lightly fizzy, showing juicy lemon and lime flavors floating among a distinct minerally bass note.

Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of poached peaches, spiced apples, and flowers with a supple, tangy, medium body and a polished engaging, long finish with shades of golden kiwi citrus salad and honeyed green apples with no oak flavor.

From the Winery: This wine delights with floral notes of lilies and lemon zest on the nose, and apple and pear on the palate. Accented by hints of vanilla and crème brûlée, this medium-bodied wine is full of flavor, with a lingering finish of vanilla custard and apple crisp.

This wine is delicious and characterful. Aromas and flavors of white tea, citrus, fennel, raw almond, lychee, melon and guava. It has a nice density and roundness yet stays fresh. It has light floral notes on the palate as well.

Classic Gruner aromas with green melon, white pepper, citrus notes and some soft kiwi. The palate is full of juicy passionfruit, ripe whte peach, some pineapple notes and fresh parsley. The texture is medium weight and silky with a medium plus finish and honeysuckle ending.

This estate-grown Cayuga Lake Pinot Gris begins with aromas of stone fruits, minerals, and melon. The palate offers bright acidity with flavors echoing the nose. The finish is rounder with hints of nut skin.

Strikes a terrific balance between mouthwatering acidity, fresh herbal notes of lemon verbena and thyme, and core flavors of Key lime, Meyer lemon, pineapple and tangerine. Gains momentum on the finish, where the flavors sing in harmony and complexity. Wine Spectator, 93 Points

Stewed black and red fruits are accompanied by light tobacco and spice, and a touch of smoke. Soft and supple in texture with velvety tannins on a medium frame. Notes of blackberry, black cherries, and dates follow through to spices and dried herbs on the finish. This is an excellent partner with lamb, steaks, short ribs, venison, or mushroom pâté.

The nose entices with luscious blackberry jam and some smoke while the palate is medium weight and juicy with blackberries, light earthiness, blueberry pie and subtle tobacco notes.

Smoky black fruit aromas lead to a well-balanced set of deliciously savory and fruity flavors. Blackberries and cooked plums join spice box and black pepper on a bigger frame with supple tannins and a persistent finish. Enjoy this wine with grilled sausages or beef, smoked barbecue meats, Moroccan food or black beans.

This is essentially the Chateau Maris Les Planels (Syrah-based wine) without any sulfites added. (it says "sans souffre" on the neck of the capsule). The name means "to know how to age." In actuality, it is a wine that one should probably drink within 3 years of vintage since it has no sulfite protection, but boy, is it drinking beautifully. Medium plus body, rich and ripe, velvety, meaty, with savory undertones. There's nothing overripe here, yet it's seamlessly saturated. If you're into "natural wine," here's a superior example. 

Wine Spectator 93 Points: This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long. Drink now through 2032. 8,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. — TM

This soft Rioja with five years of age is prime drinking right now. Dried cherries and raisin notes, along with hints of leather, cinnamon and baking spices deliver interest and complexity.

93 Points – James Suckling “This has the wonderful, dark-fruit and olive character of a ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, but the polished tannins fold over the wine. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and focused at the finish. Real wine for the money. Drink now.”

Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and a hint of spice nicely integrated with the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied and very well balanced. Flavors of blueberries, blackberries and roasted tomatoes alongside pencil shavings and Christmas spices. It has supporting acidity and fine tannins towards the finish.

Aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate introduce this Pinot Noir. Sultry tannins and balanced acidity support flavors of cola, lavender, exotic spice, and just a trace of vineyard terroir in a lasting, earthy finish.

Medium aromatics of deep cooked plum with some toast and berry coulis, and leather notes. The palate is very medium bodied, with grilled plum, blueberry, lingonberry and some light toast notes. It finished with purple and blue fruit on the palate.

The aromas are dominated by red fruit: cherry, raspberry and plum. On the palate the aromas translate into flavors with the addition of crushed rocks and spice. It is medium in body with medium tannins and a refreshing finish.

Aromas of red fruit (plum, cherry and a hint of strawberry) with black pepper and crushed rocks. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is velvety with flavors of cherry, raspberry, grilled plums, pink peppercorns and earl gray tea.

"Blueberry, plum, tobacco and citrus-zest aromas. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Fresh and juicy with good structure. Drink or hold." - James Suckling 92

Aromas are pure with notes of blackberry juicy and dark berry purée. On the palate the aromas translate onto flavors with the addition of blueberries and succulent cherries. This wine is elegant and well-made with fine tannins, medium body and acid and a medium-plus finish.

Slightly earthy aromas with additional notes of cherry, crushed peppercorns and cured meat. On the plate this wine is dry with flavors plum, cherry, vanilla and savory herbs. It is medium in body with juicy acidity and a long smoky finish.

This graceful red offers density and freshness, with the smooth texture carrying cherry, dried currant, licorice, tea and citrus peel flavors. The tannins are well-integrated, with bright acidity. Tempranillo and Graciano.

Aromas of red roses, violets, red berries. It is fresh and smooth on the palate with flavors of red plums, cola, baking spices and minerality.

Aromas of apple, stone fruit, chalk and pear coming from the Macabeo and Parellada varieties together with some hints of yeast and biscuit. Small and very persistent bubbles.

Coconut and lime with a sweet and subtle and apricot note. The aromas smell creamy and reminiscent of caraway. The palate shows brighter citrus notes, namely lime zest and a slight nutty and white chocolate finish.

A champagne method style cider with  a moderate bouquet of blue fruits with some black cap notes, yellow soft baked apple and some lime zest. The palate is semi-dry and crisp with soft tannin structure. There is a distinctive crab apple grip to the finish and is tart and approachable.