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.

The Blanc Pescador is a wine inspired by the sea. Born in 1967 on the shores of the Mediterranean, the wine is a collaboration between the producer and the Spanish CRAM Foundation (the Foundation for the Rehabilitation and Conservation of Marine Animals). The nose is lightly floral with citrus and tropical accents. On the palate, the wine is pleasantly effervescent. Grapefruit, passion fruit and stone fruit flavors complement floral notes and an essence of crushed rock/minerality.

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."

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Pear, quince, light floral aromas especially orange blossom, soft almond notes and some nectarine are enticing. This nearly off-dry wine has a round texture balanced with refreshing acid. The palate provides jasmine, some orange peel and subtle peach flavors that are enjoyable alone or with food.

"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

Citrus, lemon, starfruit and floral aromas invite you to this wine. It is medium bodied with pear, apple, dried apple, lemon and lots of tangy, mouthwatering acidity. Ultra-refreshing and crisp for summer.

A classic example of well-made Sauvignon Blanc, with gooseberry, fresh herbs and kiwi fruit. There is some lime zest with medium body and roundness in the texture. 

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.

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.

Fragrant and juicy, with peach blossom, lime sherbet and dried mango flavors on a mouthwatering frame. Offers a touch of fennel seed that lingers on the finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made. — MW – Wine Spectator, 91 Points.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Aromas of pear, apples and citrus. On the palate it is generous with notes of nectarine, apricot, citrus, baked apple skin and ripe pear. It is round and creamy with medium acidity and a longer finish.

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.

Aromas of pear, green apple, lime, citron, lemon peel, and lemongrass, with a backbone of minerality and wet flint stone. It is medium-plus in body, intense, concentrated, with refreshing acidity.

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.

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.

This fragrant white gives aromas of jasmine flowers and lemon zest. It is medium weight with citrus (preserved lemon, orange, lemon zest, key lime) mixed with nectarine, apricot and yellow plum, along with more flowers such as honeysuckle. The acidity is there, but the wine is more about fragrance and brightness -- everything structurally provides a supporting framework.

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

Aromas are fresh and give hints of a clean, dense white with fresh apple, pear and quince fruit. On the palate, orchard fruits show intensity and power with vanilla and touches of white pepper and almond. The texture is just rounded enough, yet it shows cut and class. An excellent example of Chablis.

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.

This has quite pale color, but it's a flavorful wine. The nose offers red fruits, bramble (strawberry leaf), spice and cedar. The wine is medium weight with bright red cherries, raspberries, garrigue (bramble) and yet it has very integrated acidity, round tannins and an overall silky texture. It's an excellent summer wine or any time you need a lighter option.

Pure and garnet looking in the glass with powerful aromatics of red currant, membrillio, raspberry and watermelon. There are fresh Italian herbs and inviting fresh notes. The palate has light tannin structure but integrated bright acidity. The nose echoes the flavors with red fruits and rose.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

The nose is enticed by intense aromas of cranberries, nectarine, fresh herbs, as well as strawberries.  On the palate, red berries dominate, but they are enhanced by flavors of strawberries, nectarine, tangerine, wet stone and a lip-smacking acidity.  The wine also offers herbaceous notes. It is overall, a very attractive, delicate and elegant wine.

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

In this saignée rosé, red fruits dominate the nose, with black cherry and savory underpinnings. Although quite aromatic, this is not a ripe, sweet fruit wine. In the mouth, fruit is indeed there, but the savory element is ascendant. Membrilllo, cherry, and dried herb notes complete the flavor profile. This wine is completely dry.

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.

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.

Attractive floral aromas with touches of peach and nectarine. Medium-bodied with a very fine bead, the flavors are clean with a hint of blueberry/raspberry.

This rose is electric pink in color. It is vibrant on the nose with cranberry and cherry aromatics. The palate is bright and tasty with pure cherries and strawberries. This is red wine-like, clean, smooth and not-at-all tart.

Aromas of light citrus and raspberry lemonade begin this refreshing rose. Fruity yet dry with watermelon, raspberry, strawberry and citrus on the palate. Refreshing acidity lingers with touches of minerality.

Aromas and flavors of rhubarb and cranberry, with citrus and crushed rocks. This is a thirst-quenching bone-dry crisp wine that will be great for almost any meal.

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.