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Bright notes of lime and pinapple in the attack with just a hint of light grapefruit in the mid palate combine for an elegant finish. The 3 months of French oak- barrel-aging adds a bright vanilla flavor and gives the wine the perfect balance of richness combined with fresh acidity.

This classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc exhibits aromas of grapefruit, citrus and fresh-cut grass. On the palate, it is crisp and lively with lemon zest, grapefruit, starfruit, herbs and a thread of minerality running throughout.

Aromas of minerality, field flowers, apples and pears begin this dry wine. Nectarines, white peach and pears appear on the palate as well, with citrus, floral and mineral flavors. This is medium weight or slightly more with juicy acidity, good concentration and and a touch of creaminess.

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.

On the nose, this freshing white shows Meyer lemon, lemon curd and lemon candy balanced with wild meadow flowers and honeysuckle. On the palate, this zesty and fresh wine shows complex layers of lemon-baked pastry, gentle notes of cream, sweet clover and jasmine. It is medium in body, acidity and length with the slightest amount of zippy carbonation.

Aromas include ripe lychee and passionfruit,  The palate is dry and racy with more tropical fruit, grapefruit, and gooseberry. 

Fresh citrus (lemon blossom) and melon with minerality. On the palate, it is very crisp with honeydew melon, citrus, orange peel, grapefruit and minerality.

From Importer: "This is an exciting, modern fruit-driven wine. Packed with passionfruit, tangerine, and gooseberry flavors. It has a tangy mouthfeel and and long, smooth finish."

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.

Aromas of lemon, lime, and grapefruit alongside peach and light tropical notes. On the palate, the citrus notes are soft but refreshing, with peach and passion fruit flavors combined with a mineral undertone. Medium in body this wine is crisp, elegant, and well-balanced.

Saline and mineral aromas with hints of orange and grapefruit. Quite spritzy, with touches of flowers, orange, apple, and even faint raspberry. Crisp and ultra-clean with good acidity, finishing with pink fruits and citrus.

Fresh citrus and meadow flowers with touches of peach and grapefruit on the nose. Refreshing acidity on the palate with more citrus and stone fruit flavors and a lingering minerality.

Light aromas of minerals and cirtus are evident on the nose of this clean, crisp white composed of 100% Picpoul. The grape name, Picpoul, means “lip stinger” and indeed, fresh citrus flavors continues on the palate along with the zippy acidity it is known for.

Aromas of apple, melon, white pepper and light citrus. Juicy and dry on the palate, the aromas translate onto flavors. This is a refreshing tasty wine.

Delicate aromas of white flowers, raw almonds, stone fruits and a hint of dried herbs. Medium in body with delicate acidity and notes of pears, light jasmine, citrus oil and lemon-thyme with a long finish.

Bright tropical fruit aromas accompany fragrant floral tones on the nose. Subtle herbal notes on the palate combine with a salinity that reflects the wine’s seaside origin. Light almond notes and a slight bitterness add complexity to this well-executed wine.

Aromas of citrus , kiwi, starfruit and dry herbs. The palate is dry and juicy with refreshing flavors of lime, gooseberry, and green melon. This medium plus wine is a classic example of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 

Consider Jacquère as sunshine in a glass by the meadow! It is light and crisp with gentle florality, great mineral character, and even notes of Alpine meadow. The Labbé Abymes is all of these plus complex notes of pear, green apple and just enough acidity to keep it light and refreshing.

Aromas of peach, lemon, and citrus introduce this wine. On the palate, this is a round, medium-bodied wine with crisp acidity and slight minerality.

Aromas are bright and pretty with peach and strawberry accents. The palate is medium- to light-weight with crisp acidity and attractive fruit flavors of lemon, pear, pineapple, strawberry and pink-skinned berries complemented by perky dried herbs.

Aromas of apple, bosc pear and herbs. On the palate, this medium-bodied white has lots of personality and a round mouthfeel with flavors of melon, pear, and apple alongside citrus and dried herbs. It has integrated acidity and a medium finish.

Oyster shells, lemons and green apples on the nose, followed by a crisp, mineral palate with bright, fresh acidity. Not quite intense in the middle, but drinkable and zesty with a saline twist in the finish.

Floral aromas join with bright notes of green and white tropical fruits. The palate is medium weight with lemon, lime, grapefruit, pear, nectarine, honeysuckle, elderflower, jasmine and crisp acid. The fruit remains balanced, integrated and refreshing.

Lighter aromas include lemon peel and Asian pear. Medium-weight with lots of lemon on the palate.  Clean and refreshing with good concentration, more pear, and yellow apple flavors.

Aromas of peach and white flowers emanate from the glass. The palate is also floral with pear, more stone fruit flavors and a touch of lemon. It is medium-weight and extremely quaffable with a touch of minerality on the finish.

Stone, honeydew melon, citrus and white pepper aromas lead to kiwi and citrus peel with touches of white pepper along with classic Finger Lakes minerality and more melon notes. Clean with moderate acidity and nice roundness, lemon-lime flavors persist on the finish.

Peach and citrus notes framed by crisp minerality and refreshing acidity.

Wet stone and citrus aromas lead to ripe grapefruit, lime and touches of passion fruit flavors supported by zesty acidity.

This is classic, high quality Gruner Veltliner -- clean, crisp, focused and fresh. Flavors of apple, pear, citrus, lemon peel, minerality, white tea, white pepper and dried herbs can be found in this medium weight wine, ending with a saline finish.

"Karine Lauverjat’s 2020 Menetou-Salon is a lovely wine. The aromas jump from the glass in a fine combination of lemon, gooseberry, spring flowers, chalky soil tones, citrus zest and a nice topnote of fresh-culled grass. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, focused and tightly-knit today, with a lovely core and soil undertow, bouncy acids and lovely length and grip on the very well-balanced finish. This is tasty already, but will be even better with six months out from its trans-Atlantic voyage. Good juice. 2021-2027." View from the Cellar, 91 Points

Concentrated peach and citrus aromas lead to a rounded palate. Flavors are tropical and creamy with pineapple, apricot and citrus notes.

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.

This exceptionally clean and crisp wine has delicate aromas of white pear flesh and some white grapefruit with crushed seashell minerality. The finish is long and tropical fruit lingers.

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.

Lighter aromas of peaches, citrus and white flowers on the nose lead to a dry and slightly effervescent palate. It’s crisp with citrus, light stone fruit and distinctive minerality.

Medium-bodied, stone fruits and tropical/floral aromas lead to peach and apricot flavors with touches of pear and light florality; waxy and round finish.

Aromas are fresh and clean with citrus and nectarine notes.  This elegant Gruner offers more citrus along with pear, quince, and a slight herbaceous character on the palate.

This wine starts with aromas of passionfruit, under-ripe mango and gooseberry.  It  is medium plus in body with melon, gooseberry, pineapple, passionfruit and mango flavors. This is somewhat broad in mouthfeel. 

Tropical aromas and flavors include passionfruit and gooseberry. Round/clean mouthfeel with touches of melon, integrated acidity and a lemon/lime finish.

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

Aromas are clean with pear, honey and some biscuit notes. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is juicy with cantaloupe, apple, honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and candied citrus. The acidity is mouthwatering and the citrussy finish lingers.

Classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas include grapefruit and wet stone, along with peach and apricot. Dry and round on the palate with citrus pith, grapefruit, refreshing acidity and a long finish.

Aromatics of grass, lime, yellow pear and gooseberry invite you to this fresh South African white. It is medium weight with both tart citrus (lime and lemon) and sweeter yellow fruits (pear, quince, melon). Crisp acidity, mouth filling and a good value.

From the Producer: A blend of Old Vine Chenin blanc with Mediterranean varieties, in 2020 this leads to a floral fragrant wine, with crushed stones, blanched cinnamon and an enticing nectarine and flinty focus. The full, layered palate is balanced by a vibrant acidity and flavours of yellow grapefruit and hints of aromatic spice.

This instantly likeable Beaujolais displays darker fruits and more body than one might expect from Gamay. It is quite saturated for the genre; in fact, it has enough black currants to even call it inky! Notes of minerality, cinnamon and black pepper add complexity to this smooth and vibrant wine.

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.

Medium-plus aromas of currants, cherry, and strawberry. On the palate this wine is dry and bright with notes of cassis, currants, elderberries and cherries. It is medium body with very good concentration and fairly long finish.

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.

From a five-hectare parcel around the domaine, the 2019 Fleurie Les Marrans is superb, mingling notes of raspberries, cherries and plums with hints of rose petals and orange rind in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with fine depth at the core, succulent acids and a sensual, charming profile, it will offer a broad drinking window.

This organic rosé made from Bobal grapes combines black raspberry fruit with pomegranate, persimmon, grilled strawberry, savory herbs and bramble.

This dry rosé is perfectly balanced, soft, and thirst quenching. Fresh berries, especially strawberry,with a touch of floral character and peach are well-balanced by fresh acid and minerality on the palate.The wine is dry with strawberries lingering on the finish.

Fresh powdery aromas of white raspberry and strawberry introduce this wine. The palate is a citrus-underripe raspberry combo that is consistent year-after-year. This is fresh and tart with lemon, grapefruit, lime and sweet-tart red fruits, especially strawberry. It has crisp acidity and tons of minerality. 

Fresh strawberry-raspberry and red cherry fruit are pure and clean on the nose of this ripe, yet minerally rosé. There's a little zip to keep it lively and on the palate, red cherries and plum are bright and generous. This succulent liter bottle is perfect on its own or with a myriad of foods. When you consider that you get 8 extra ounces per bottle, this really is a deal!

A lovely rose that is balanced and joyful. Aromas of raspberry, lemon and strawberry are appealing and fragrant. Medium weight and juicy with a melange of tart red berry juice, nectarine and citrus. Refreshing, clean and focused, this is an excellent value as are all the Domaine de Fenouillet wines!

Lighter aromas include strawberry, watermelon, and pink grapefruit.  Juicy watermelon, peach, and pomegranate flavors are supported by fresh acid in this delicious dry rose.

Strawberry aromas with touches of herbs and grassy aromas start off the nose. Clean and fresh on the palate with candied raspberry and strawberry notes. 

Subtle and lovely aromatics with a touch of floral, mineral, wild strawberry and soft herbaceous notes. The palate is silky and round texture with minerality coming at the finish. The palate delivers some pink grapefruit, wild strawberry and lavender.

This wine is good year after year! The texture has some softness and waxiness and yet it's incredibly juicy and mouthwatering at the same time. Dry with subtle raspberry, strawberry, lemon, tangerine and orange peel. This pretty wine is a definite crowd pleaser.

Traditional Provence-like aromatics are light and clean with soft florals, mineral, and red fruits. The palate echoes the nose with red cherry and rhubarb, violets and a slight earthiness on the finish. 

The nose is enticed by intense aromas of fresh picked raspberries, nectarine, fresh herbs, as well as strawberries.  On the palate, red berries dominate, but they are enhanced by flavors of peach, nectarine, wet stone and a lip-smacking acidity.  The wine tickles the palate with elegance and full flavors.

Aromatic wine, offering of strawberry, peach and raspberry. The palate delivers pronounced raspberry and freshness with some herbaceousness.

Light herbal and strawberry confection notes on the nose. The succulent palate offers more strawberry, some guava, and touches of citrus.

This refreshing dry rosé features fresh strawberry aromas and then flavors of pink grapefruit, white cherry and cranberry notes. Silky texture with medium acidity and some orange zest notes with a slightly creamier texture than the previous vintage.  This is a perennial Finger Lakes favorite for locals and tourists alike.

Light and crisp aromatics with soft red cherry and strawberry. This wine is clean and steely in its minerality with strawberry, orange/citrus and tart white cherry on the finish.

This high quality rose gives lemon and faint watermelon notes; it is more of a mineral, crisp style. Classic Provencale--white it's not fruity, it ends a bit creamy.

Lovely energetic pink hue on this wine. This is juicy and succulent, soft and concentrated with beautiful ripe cherry and strawberry fruit. If we say it's candied, you'll think it's sweet, but it's perfectly dry. The fruit is bright, lip smacking and textural with just-right salinity.

This slightly effervescent quaffer shows light red raspberry and fresh, ultra clean minerality with wild strawberry and pink grapefruit with some citrus zest and candied orange peel.

This is a medium weight cider that has some, but not too much sweetness. Flavors are light with apple skin, apple juice, peach, a touch of citrus and salt water taffy. It has gentle bubbles, a round, soft texture and a just-right refreshing finish.

From the Producer:  14 different herbs and spices are sourced all around the world to make Noilly Prat Extra Dry. Among them Chamomile, Coriander from Morocco, Bitter Oranges from Tunisia or Orris Root from Italy.