YOUR RESULTS for "Category: Wines for Summer"

Bright notes of lime and pineapple in the attack with just a hint of light grapefruit in the mid palate combine for an elegant finish. The three 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.

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.

This is aromatic with notes of pear, apricot, apple and dried herbs. The aromas translate onto flavors on this medium body wine, with the addition of dried herbs, preserved lemon and stones. It is medium in body with round texture and medium acidity.

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.

Fresh and tart with green apple and pear flavors supported by refreshing spritz; crisp citrusy finish.

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The nose opens with stone fruits and dried herbs like menthol and anise. The palate gives notes of apricot and peach with white flowers. It is dry and refreshing with enough acidity to keep the freshness.

This classic New Zealand white begins with aromas of green pepper and starfruit.  Tropical on the palate with kumquat and citrus flavors; fresh acid keeps it bright.

The nose on this Bordeaux Blanc is fruit-driven with aromas of citrus, white nectarine, peach and apricot, and exotic tropical fruit combined with white floral nuances and the lightest touch of green grass. The palate is clean with fresh acidity and abundant fruit flavors, which echo the nose but feature citrus (lemon-lime and grapefruit) and tropical fruit (dragon fruit and cantaloupe) more prominently. The wine finishes slightly savory with subtle notes of dried herb and a touch of minerality.

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

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.

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.

50% Colombard, 20% Ugni Blanc, 20% Gros Manseng, 10% Sauvignon Blanc Aromas are bright and pretty with subtle white peach, citrus and strawberry accents. The palate is medium- to light-weight with crisp acidity and attractive fruit flavors of lemon, pear, pineapple and pink-skinned berries complemented by perky dried herbs.

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

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.

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.

This medium weight wine offers a combination of citrus, melon and orchard fruits on both the nose and palate. It is bright, crisp and fresh, displaying notes of yellow apple, peach, lemon, orange and cantaloupe with a touch of salinity in the finish.

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.

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.

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

This estate-grown Cayuga Lake Pinot Gris begins with aromas of stone fruits, both fresh and baked.  The palate is medium to full in weight, creamy and rich with ripe orchard fruits like pear, apple and apricot. The wine is just barely dry with bright acidity to balance it.

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

This wine is pure and concentrated yet still elegant like a Chablis. Raw almond and citrus flavors are chiseled. This has great acid and structure and is fresh and lifted with balanced acidity and granite-like minerality.

This is a classic, well-made expression of the appellation with aromas and flavors of citrus, fresh herbs, and crushed rocks. The wine is medium weight, but the edges are round rather than sharp and there is a density that shows the quality of farming. Rather than only green flavors, it shows depth and complexity with pear and melon ripeness structured by crisp acidity. Notes of flint and limestone lend a strong mineral character to the finish. The complexity continues to develop as the wine gets some air.

Our Notes: Fresh, crisp and mineral, this has notes of citrus and fennel on the nose. These follow through on the palate, along with nectarine, almond and salinity. Medium weight, clean and classic for the grape at a great value. From Producer: The limestone soil and the unique microclimate of the region produces wine with a very clean and crisp profile with citrus and white flesh aromas. The acidity is very well-integrated into the wine, allowing for long aging after which the wine develops a beautiful mineral character.

Fragrant with green apple and lime blossom. The palate is medium bodied and crisp with green apple, lime and melon. 

Tropical citrus notes with some classic grapefruit greet your nose. The medium bodied palate have nicely rounded texture with lemon candy, kumquat, lime, and some tropical melon notes.

Very aromatic with notes of jasmine, honeysuckle and nectarine. The palate is refreshing with a vibrant, citrus core and hints of lychee and stone fruits with a lingering floral finish.

This generous Muscadet offers aromas of white peach candy and ripe green pear at the start. On the palate, it is not super fruity, but you will find the essence of white fruits and honeysuckle, along with pineapple, elderflower and lees on a creamy, waxy frame.

A rounded style of French Sauvignon Blanc with apple, pear, lemon, citrus and minerality. This shares a balance betwen concentration and lightness.

This is a sophisticated and aromatic Pinot Grigio with notes of peach, apricot, nectarine and pronounced minerality. The palate is lively, concentrate, complex and elegant. The aromas translate onto flavors with the stonefruit upfront and layers of limestone and chalk.

This Finger Lakes Sauvignon Blanc gives aromas of green melon, green currants, starfruit and florality. It is medium weight, crisp and fresh with melon, green pear, green apple, pink grapefruit, sweet lime, lime pith, starfuit and parsley notes.

This wine has aromas of green apple and Bosc pear with citrus zest. The palate is dry with refreshing acidity and tart tree fruits that makes it an easy sipper. 

Aromas of pear, papaya, green apple with some citrus combine with the palate in an attractive, creamy, soft and round style Pinot Grigio. From the Distributor: Intense straw yellow evolving into a richer yellow with aging. Fruity and fragrant nose evoking aromas of warm bread crust and intense perfume of acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit. The palate echoes the nose and is elegant, full-bodied with moderately acidity and delicate hints of yeast. A wine with a decisive character.

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.

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.

Aromas of fresh and smoky blackberries and plums. On the palate, this is medium weight or slightly less in body, with flavors of black currants, blackberry seeds, cherries, earth and smoke. It is medium in acid with fine tannins. This red is silky and fresh… the ultimate picnic wine! Note: This is a liter bottle.

Aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, smoke, dried herbs and graphite. It is medium in body with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is medium with black raspberry notes. This is a textbook Blaufrankisch that can be served chilled.

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

This rosé entices with pretty aromas of strawberry and watermelon combined with attractive floral notes. It is round in the mouth, highlighted by strawberry fruit flavors and some cherry, candied raspberry and a touch of citrus and garrigue. The wine stays pleasantly fresh from first sip through the finish.

Very fresh with watermelon, herbs, citrus, nectarine and strawberry notes. The texture is round with a savory dried herb character mixed in with the fruit. The palate is nicely balanced with minerality (chalk) and a pleasant tartness.

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.

The nose provides cherry aromas with a touch of fresh strawberry. Tart on the attack, this is neither brambly nor loaded with dried herbs; instead the fruit carries the tune very pleasantly. This could do both porch swing and table duty.

Very pale in color with attractive aromas of flowers, peach and nectarine. On the palate this sparkling wine has a very fine mousse with delicate flavors of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It is clean and very refreshing.

Attractive aromas of vanilla cream and a light peachiness will entice you to this pretty, dry rosé. It is medium weight, soft and round with peach, strawberry and vanilla notes. This wine is clean, silky, fresh and finely textured.

Aromas of juicy pink grapefruit and raspberry lemonade begin this refreshing rose. Fruity and floral yet dry with watermelon, strawberry and nectarine on the palate. Good intensity and soft with refreshing acidity lingering with touches of minerality.

Light aromatics dominated by raspberry notes. On the palate this wine is medium bodied with subtle flavors of raspberry, strawberry, vanilla cream and citrus. It is refreshing and silky.

Quite aromatic but subtle, offering strawberry, white peach, and raspberry notes that waft from the glass. Clean and inviting. In the mouth, there’s a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. The fruit is red, strawberry and raspberry; like the aromas, it is subtle and persistent. This rosé is a really charming sip, great as an aperitif or food partner. Medium bodied with a long finish.

From the Distributor: Sake superwoman Miho Imada uses citric acid-packed white koji in the production of this sake, evocative of the lemon tree lined coastline of Hiroshima – known to some as Japan’s answer to the Amalfi coast. Heirloom tomatoes have never tasted better than paired with these bright and fruity bubbles.

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.