YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Charcuterie"

From the Producer, "Smokey lemon and lime aromas explode from the glass, with passionfruit and tropical undertones. This leads to a dry and structured midpalate that overlays grapefruit pith with creme brulee richness before a long and mineral finish of meyer lemon."

Classic chardonnay aromas include pear apple butter. The wine is quite balanced on the palate with more tree fruits, pineapple and a hint of creaminess on the finish.

This Chardonnay is Kosher for Passover, Mevushal. Toasty, buttery aromas are complemented by flavors of lemon curd, vanilla, baked apple and pear. Medium-plus in body and length.

This off-dry delight has nice density and rounded edges with ripe apple and peach flavors supported by clean, refreshing acidity making it a perfect summer quaff!

Ripe and fragrant on the nose with white peach and juicy pear aromas.  The palate is concentrated and fresh with loads of stone fruit, especially apricot, while touches of lemon linger on the finish.

Lighter aromas include petrol/mineral and touches of toast. On the palate, it delivers Asian pear, macadamia, almond, and salty minerality. The texture is slightly creamy with juicy, mouthwatering acidity and freshness.

Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, citrus and stone fruit flavors, mouth-watering acidity and a tangy, mineral core.

Aromatic medium plus body, tropical aromas with hints of fennel. Creamy texture, nice freshness and minerality with notes of white tea and honeycomb. Subtle and unique!

The 2023 Gewurztraminer is from the Sunrise Hill Vineyard, located in Interlaken on western Cayuga Lake, is one of our longstanding grower partnerships which sits on Lima silt loam soils, a soil series unique in our cellar. The Lima series are moderately drained soils nearly level to moderately steep soils formed in glacial till that incorporates limestone and calcareous shale.

Aromas and flavors are lively and refreshing. Ripe melon, green apple, lime zest, fresh cut grass and a touch of floral aromas lead to flavors of tropical fruits, flowers, citrus and a hint of pear. This light to medium-bodied white is lifted with racy acidity throughout. Enjoy it with sushi, shrimp, chicken or pasta salad, quiche, goat cheese or white fish.

Classic Sancerre-like aromas and flavors of talc, chalk, starfruit, gooseberry and grapefruit citrus. The palate delivers ripeness with notes that touch on tropical citrus peel, white grapefruit and bosc pear with a whisper of guava and kiwi. The finish has verve with flinty minerality.

"Color of pale straw with hints of green on the edge. On the palate there is a vibrant freshness and an explosion of tropical fruit with ripe citrus on the nose. The wine has a juicy entry on the palate and finishes with a zesty lime twist."

Bob Lynde is a native of Portland Oregon who fell in love with South Africa and its wines while the country still faced an international economic boycott. When the boycott was lifted in the early ‘90s, he was ready, founding Cape Classics, one of the first companies to import South African wines to the US. He began a collaborative project with local growers, the “Bob’s African” line of wines—solid sippers offering great value—and 10% of the proceeds went to local NGOs in the communities where the wines were produced. He sold the import company in 2005 to focus on developing the Fat Barrel Brand, which includes both South African and Oregon wines, and continues the Bob’s wines as well. The Fat Barrel line of wines uses fruit grown by “selected” growers that Fat Barrel has worked with for more than 10 years.

Aromas are driven by the Gewürztraminer with notes of blossoms, lychee, and underripe pineapple. The palate has a creamy texture with moderate acidity on a medium plus body frame. The finish is very mineral-driven.

Clean with subtle orchard fruit notes, along with citrus and mineral flavors. Asian pear and skin, nectarine and lemon can be found on the palate which is medium weight. This is refreshing and precise, with integrated acidity and a long, mineral finish.

A rich and lovely nose brimming with honeysuckle, white tea, peaches, and apricots. The palate is dry, yet generous, with apricots, peach skin, and a touch of refreshing white tea bitterness. This wine is bright and vibrant, with sleek acidity and good density. A delicious value!

Apples, apricots, and white peach on the nose. The palate follows with white stone fruits, some barrel and lees but not oak, white flowers and lilacs, finishing with fresh lemon zest.

Lovely floral aromas, mineral, and touches of applewood emerge on the nose of this richer-style Gruner. It’s lightly spritzy on the palate and the jasmine stands out, supported by ripe apricot and tree fruit.

Aromas include baked apricot, yellow apple and meadow/hay notes. Complex and elegant, the wine’s roundness is matched with fresh peach and apple flavors with touches of lanolin and almond. The finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Aromas of baked apple, light peach, citrus and crushed rocks. The palate is medium in weight with a round creamy texture, and flavors of golden apple, pears, citrus oil and lanolin. The acidity is medium and the finish long.

Intense but graceful aromatics of grapefruit, nettles, gooseberry and green grass fill the nose.  The juicy, mouthwatering palate displays kiwi, green peppercorn, lime, grapefruit and chamomile, while the finish reveals a steely acidity dressed with minerality.  Medium in body, dry, and refreshing! 

An alluring wine with aromas of lemon zest, nectarine, and apple. The palate has slight creaminess that is in balance with ripe apricot, baking spice and citrus flavors. This wine has lots of personality, just enough acidity and is medium-plus in weight.

Lovely aromas of lychees, apricot, white flowers and ginger emanate from the glass. The palate has a nice round texture with ripe melon, more stone fruit and floral notes with a touch of minerality to keep it lifted and clean.

With a golden hue and green reflections, this cuvée expresses the full potential of Rolle with freshness and fruitiness, in a harmonious ensemble: white flowers and peach give way to lemony scents of Semillon and Ugni Blanc. Light, lively, and silky at the same time, it is easy to drink and thirst-quenching with a final note of citrus that complements the great complexity of this wine.

Bright apple and pear fragrance can be found on the nose. On the palate, orchard fruits abound with touches of fresh herbs framing the fruit. The texture is juicy, yet rounded, with just-right concentration and freshness. This dry white finishes with apple, pear, clementine and white pepper notes.

Fresh and aromatic with Asian pear, lemon blossom, and lychee supported by clean mineral and floral notes. The palate offers lively bigger carbonation with peach and floral notes.

From the producer: "Circle Riesling is meant to be a quintessential example of Finger Lakes Riesling; a touch of residual sugar to bring out the rich orchard fruit flavors without overwhelming the lemon zest and citrus that make it crisp and refreshing to drink. "

Ripe grapefruit aromas with a touch of kiwi and starfruit introduce this wine. The palate delivers key lime and ripe peach with flinty minerality. This classic German Riesling is very clean, well made, and offers a deftly-balanced hint of sweetness between its fruit, acidity and slate backbone.

This concentrated, semi-dry Riesling offers excellent quality-value ratio. On the palate, flavors of peach, nectarine and glazed citrus mix with clean minerality, notably flint. It is medium-bodied, nicely balanced and refreshing—the fruit forward flavors are luscious and likeable, yet stay poised and crisp.

Fragrant grapefruit, smoke, flint, and tropical fruit waft from this Vin de France, while it is not labeled as such, this VdF is from Chablis. The palate follows the nose with dense ripe citrus fruit and peel, mango, yellow plum, and some herbal notes.

Freshly grated lime zest greet the taster with pear, apple and wet stone minerality. The magic occurs on the palate with almost off-dry flavors of ripe peach, apricot, sundew melon, marzipan and yellow plum. The acidity is medium plus with a medium bodied frame that tastes riper than the aromas suggest.

This lovely Gewurztraminer gives aromas of lychee, ginger skin, rosewater and honeysuckle following on to a bright and flavorful palate where lychee, jasmine, ginger, pear, and lime zest add complexity. It is medium plus in body, with good ripeness, integrated acidity and a round texture, finishing with citrusy notes.

A fuller, more plush style of Riesling. Notes of Orange blossom and shale-driven minerality show through with striking intensity. Layers of ripe orchard fruit and tropical fruit coat the palate, supported by broad, lingering acidities.

From the producer: Generously fruit-forward and refreshingly light, the Riesling Semi-Dry displays our signature varietal's natural verve. Sourced from early picks in vineyard blocks surrounding Seneca Lake, it offers aromas of wildflower and orchard fruit against a lean, citrus backbone.

From the Producer: 01/2024: Bright pale yellow colour. The nose is impressive, precise, showing wet stones aromas typical from granitic soils, still tighter and leaner than the Riesling Roche Granitique (the younger vines) but eventually opens up with aeration and revealing white fruit aromas. The palate has a mineral density, voluptuous with tension. The finish is dry and long, showing a reassuring richness. The absence of stress in the vineyard can be seen in this harmonious wine that will be capable of good ageing.

From the producer:  Pale yellow colour. The nose is still on its reserve but the signature of the limestone marls is very present: citrus fruits, wet stone and opens towards the flower of acacia, even lime blossom over time. Both discreet and at the same time seductive. The energy of the wine felt on the nose is found on the palate. The attack is ample, the wine coats the mouth with harmony and power, opening on a beautiful aromatic complexity of ripe fruit. The typical acidity of this cru is found on the finish, tense and salivating, broad and caressing, under the influence of the clay which brings power and delicacy to the wine. It is a wine that has a very long aging potential!

From the producer: 01/2024: Pale yellow colour. Restraint nose, profoundly influenced by the volcanic soil: smoke, flint, earthy, which eventually opens to more fruity aromas after a long aeration. Very complex nose but a strong originality and identity. The palate at first appears to have a medium power but builds up to a long dry aftertaste. As often in the past, the Rangen Riesling always manages to hide its power in his youth. Harmonious structure, vivacious acidity which finishes with strong salty flavours, adding to the length of the wine. This wine appears to be delicately chiselled and full of energy in a solar and warm vintage. To keep!

From the producer: Pale yellow colour. The nose shows the strong limestone influence: mineral, stone driven, citrus fruits and some white fruits (peach) after some aeration. The wine fermented in a large recent oak cask (foudre) and was on full lees until bottling. The palate is quite strict, bone dry, with a racy sapid acidity that gives a juicy texture on the finish. The wine has a nice concentration, but because it is bone dry with a ripe acidity, it feels elegant and delicate.

From the producer "Two grapes that grow well in the Finger Lakes also blend well here. Leading to flavors of cherries and pepper. This medium-bodied blend pairs well with any occasion. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels. Dry."

Aromas of dark fruits, light earth and nutmeg introduce this wine. It is medium plus in body with blackberry, black raspberry, baking spice, dark earth and tobacco. Although it offers density, the tannins and acid are well integrated, giving a soft and silky texture. It’s the perfect party quaffer or pair with steak, beef stew, or roasted lamb shanks, liberally involving charring, grilling or smoking. You can also enjoy this South American red with stuffed peppers, mushrooms, beans and Mexican dishes.

Seductive notes of earth, turned leaves, and dark wild blackberries greet you on the nose of this Cru Beaujolais. The medium bodied wine follows the nose with fresh fruit of blueberry, blackberry and black raspberries, along with an equal dose of mineral, stone and earth.  This is juicy with crisp acidity and fine tannins.

Quite aromatic with black cherry, plum, light smoke, cassis and some spice. On the palate it is dry and juicy with flavors of cherry, plum, campfire, and smoke. It is medium body with medium acidity and soft tannins.

This Paso Robles Syrah is big and velvety. Loaded on the nose and palate with plum, cola, dried fig, baking spice, and black cherry. Exceptionally smooth and plush, the cold weather doesn't stand a chance with this cozy Syrah on the table!

Certified biodynamic 100% Pinot Noir 45+ year old vines Higher percentage of clay that comes from Clos de la Roche Indigenous yeast Aged in barrel (20% new) Unfined and unfiltered

Certified biodynamic 100% Pinot Noir 45+ year old vines Higher percentage of clay that comes from Clos de la Roche Indigenous yeast Aged in barrel (20% new) Unfined and unfiltered

Between medium and full-bodied, this offering from Southeastern Spain is chock full of mulberries, cooked plums and raspberries with a sprinkling of cocoa. Baking spices and a hint of underbrush linger through the finish.

From the Producer: Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc wine from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County.

From the producer Barry Family Cellars' 2023 Cab Franc is a wine you can put next to any good Chinon or Anjou Rouge. It's deeply spicy, savory and especially dark-fruited...giving the wine a more serious profile than many FLX Cab Francs.

An aromatic wine with lots of complexity, floral with pressed roses, spiced plum, licorice and blackberry. The palate shows come baking spice notes such as clove, licorice, and black pepper. More toast and macerated red cherries to finish. It is medium plus and drinking well now.  This is a classic, example of Chateauneuf. 

Bodegas El Nido was founded in 2002 and is part of the Gil Family Estate. The vineyards are comprised of 64 acres of old vine Monastrell, and 45 acres of 2- year old Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged in barrels for about two years. This wine is big, complex and generous.

Quite Old World in its aromas with surprising bright fruit and Chambord-like raspberry with secondary notes of dill, coconut, and tobacco. The palate is delicious and delivers fresh fruit and acid which indicates it’s still in a prime drinking window. The tannins are soft but present on the finish with macerated cherries lingering.

This is the most elegant Manchuela ever produced. It is perfectly balanced between rustic charm and refined finesse. Notes of wet chalk, floral aromas, herbs, and a smoky, flinty character give it great energy, focus, and precision.

Quite aromatic with aromas of cherry, grenadine, pomegranate, flowers, star anise and light toast. The palate shows flavors of dark-raspberry, boysenberry, roasted fennel and violets. It is silky, fresh, medium-plus in body with a long finish.

Lovely aromatics of tart forest fruits like cranberry, currants, red raspberry. There is a touch of earth as well. The palate is clean and mineral driven with lifted acid and balanced with some black tea notes.

Approachable but thorough tannins support ripe cherry and raspberry notes. The acidity is fresh and balanced by earthier floral, cocoa and smoke flavors.

This blend of mostly Croatina makes an ideal food partner with fragrant aromas of oregano, dried thyme and black fruit. The palate has nice ripe dark cherry, blackberry, plums and oregano on a medium-bodied frame.

Complex aromas of dark cherry, plum, forest floor, cured meat, chalk and flowers. The palate is refreshing with blueberry, acai berries, red cherry, plum and cigar box flavors. Its tannins are soft and integrated with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg on the refreshing finish.

Black and red cherry fruit on the nose with additional notes of Italian spices and dark florals. The palate is medium- bodied with fine attractive tannins and flavors of cherry, tree bark and savory herbs.

Ripe aromas of black cherry, plum, and cooked strawberry compote lead to smoked tomatoes and a concentrated volcanic/ashy minerality. The ripe fruits are balanced by minerality on the palate, along with moderate acidity and fine tannins with a round mouthfeel.

Mirroring the Cà d'Maté blend, Munaloss is a perfectly balanced Nebbiolo (80%) Croatina (20%) wine. Shimmering, bright and delightful, it is phenomenal for its price point. It has so much verve with gorgeous, bursting red fruits, alpine herbs and a mouth-watering blood orange acidity.

The aromas are dark and rich with black cherry, concentrated cassis and stewed black fruit with a mineral back bone and a hint of smoke. The palate is mineral and more tart red fruit with moderate acidity. Rich and plush, with concentrated cherry tart, plum pudding and dark currant flavors that are well-structured, showing cocoa powder and allspice accents on the open-textured finish. Drink now through 2025. – Wine Spectator, 91 Points

The nose gives aromas of red and black cherry, baked raspberry pie, cranberry, meat, garrigue and smoke. It smells Italian! The palate is medium weight with strawberries, berry seeds, violets, mineral and camp fire. It has a softer structure than you might expect from Nebbiolo, with integrated acidity and tannins. A long, balsamic finish completes the package.

Aromas of cured meat, tar, and smoky dark fruit lead to flavors of charred, tar, ash, and darker fruits like black cherries and black currants. This wine has a lovely texture for Nebbiolo, with soft tannins and medium acidity providing structure.

The aromas are earthy and smoky with red fruits such as plum and raspberry, along with a touch of florality. The palate is midweight with a complex combination of coffee, black olive, barrel spice and well balanced jammy, juicy red currants and plums.

Aromas include dried cherries, plum, blackberry, sandalwood, and baking spice. Medium-bodied and rustic with rich and ripe mulberry, dark cherry, and licorice on the palate. Tannins are velvety and offer lovely structure; touches of cocoa and spice linger on the finish.

This 100% Syrah shows classic elements of black cherry, red plum, and garrigue on the nose. It is terroir-driven with sandalwood, licorice, light smoke, garrigue and amaro-esque medicinal herbs. The palate is medium weight with just-right acidity, rendering it a pleasant and easy drinking wine with nice complexity. Try with braises of root vegetables or with beans or lentils, chicken, lamb and beef dishes, or sautéed mushrooms. Add rosemary and thyme to pick up the wine’s herbal profile.

With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.

"Jean-Michel Laporte (previously at La Conseillante) arrived as technical director in 2018, just as this wine was being bottled, and it's not a bad vintage to usher him in to the world of Château Talbot. I drank this at friend's house a few months ago, and it had been open 24 hours by the time we were pouring it out, which just might be the ideal time, as the tannins were soft and open, and everything felt plush and welcoming. It has the balance of the appellation, the precision that Talbot has increasingly showcased over the past few years, and a sappy feel to the tannins. 50% new oak. Stéphane Derenoncourt as consultant, with Eric Boissenot." - Jane Anson, (10/20/2022), Ratings: 94

Opening with bright fresh red berries, red clay earth and forest floor. The palate is focused and concentrated with good depth. It is medium plus in body with moderate acidity and rounded tannins. The flavors are layered with kirsch, mixed cherries, clove, toast, vanilla and baking spice with smoke.

Perfumed aromas of red plum and mixed cherries are fragrant and inviting. On entry, this medium weight wine has soft tannins with gentle and ripe red fruit at the core and a cocoa edge, balanced by fresh acidity.

The nose gives strawberry, cranberry and red cherry cordial with some earthy soil component. The flavor is of summer strawberries, fresh bright raspberries with balanced acidity and body.

You will find savory dark berries, dried cherry, light wood spice and black pepper on the nose of this wine, turning to concentrated, stewed fruit as it gains air. This red blend offers mixed cherries, bark, black pepper, and a touch of oak influence. It is medium weight with bright acidity and supple tannins. Enjoy it with grilled vegetables, tomato sauces, charcuterie and olives, grilled herbed sausages, burgers or steaks.

This wine begins with light earth and raspberry-cherry notes mixing with garrigue. On the palate, it is midweight with fine tannins and chalky acidity. The fruit is reddish--dried strawberry, pomegranate, red raspberry and red cherry, joining with lightly savory forest notes. This is a good options for lovers of Pinot Noir, even though the grapes are different. There's a fineness and delicacy to it.

Medium-strength aromas of plum, red fruit, bramble, and toasted barrel. The palate is red-fruited-ripe cherry, cranberry, red plum, and raspberry. Medium acidity and medium-plus tannins provide structure to this fresh, tart, and lively wine. The finish offers tart fruit and smoke and barrel notes. A solid wine despite the difficult vintage.

A Finger Lakes Lemberger that smells of plush smoke, dense black cherry, chocolate, candied red fruits, and cola. The palate is a juicy medium weight with nice concentration, medium tannins, and flavors of smoke, black raspberry, black cherry, and black currant.

This wine is dominated by Pinot noir which comes through on the nose with forest floor, button mushrooms, black pepper and spiced red cherry. The palate opens with riper raspberry, cranberry and pomegranate and nice density. Secondary notes of tobacco, black pepper and earth follow. Tannins are round, acidity is moderate and the finish is earthy.

Perfumed aromas that draw the drinker in with black cherry, forest floor and mulling spices. This wine is clearly developed and clean with fine tannins and integrated acidity. The flavors are similar to the aromas but a touch brighter with ripe cherry and a touch of smoke shining through.

Aromas of earth and forest mix with cherries, plums and singed wood on the nose. The palate has excellent saturation for the appellation with attractively ripe mixed berries, wild herbs and umami notes of soil and soy. The texture is velvety with seamless tannins. A wonderful buy for quality/value ratio.

"Its firmly structured reds, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, also boast plenty of blackberry and strawberry fruit with supple tannins that benefit from about two to five years in the bottle. The robust fruit and firmness on the palate in a Givry red begs for dishes such as mixed charcuterie, braised veal, stewed poultry or roasted duck."

Old world aromas of barn, worn leather, freshly cut hay with dark forest fruits, like plum, black cherry and blackberry. The palate offers flavors of spiced dark fruit, cedar, and cocoa, around fine tannins, medium plus acidity and a rounded finish.

This wine excites us in every vintage; it offers black raspberry, tart cherry, and brambly fruits supported by a distinctive iron-like minerality and forest floor. It’s medium in weight and acidity and is complex while still very approachable.

Classic Syrah aromas include notes of licorice, cola and blackberries. It is concentrated and ripe without being too heavy on the palate; more dark berries, raisin, baking spice and vanilla are supported by supple tannins.

This fabulous Cabernet Franc exhibits everything we love about the variety: beautiful dark fruits, savory earth elements and fine, supple tannins. There's a light smokiness intertwined with mineral/iron notes amid plenty of plum, black cherry, blackberry fruit and juicy acidity to lift everything. The finish is persistent and complex.

Deep, rich color and a classic Cabernet Franc nose of cherry, spice, earth, and black pepper. Fresh black berry, blueberry, black cherry fruits with black pepper, potting soil, and light smoke are the dominant flavors. Medium to medium plus in body, tannin, and acidity.

This elegantly perfumed Pinot Noir is savory with nice density of flavor and color with a layers of flavors. One will find dry earth, violets, spiced plums, mulling spices and ripe cranberry. The texture is medium in weight with fine tannins and a fresh finish.

A fragrant wine with lavender, blackberry, raspberry, warm earth, and touch of wild herbs. The flavors have classic Rhone character-- fleshy and darkly fruited with grippy structured tannins that give a root like quality. There are some mineral notes and black olives with red raspberry and smoke on the long finish.

Notes of stewed and dried raspberry, plum, Provençal herbs, tomato leaf and balsamic can be found on the nose. The palate offers fresh red fruit and raspberry jam with supple tannins, good lift and wonderful integration. This is an immensely pleasurable and quaffable wine.

This is a riper more modern style of Burgundy, making it very approachable to new Burgundy drinkers, with ripe red fruited aromas, cherries, tobacco, and candied cranberries. A medium bodied and savory pinot with plum, raspberry, medium acid, and grippy tannins.

Aromatic, sweet and fruity with strawberry preserves, grapes, and minerality. The texture is balanced and restrained for Rasteau with potpourri, minerality and red cherries.  This wine’s restraint and supple tannins make it an ideal food partner.

This medium-plus bodied wine combines cherry-plum-black raspberry fruit with a touch of smoke, minerality, underbrush and forest notes, along with some chocolate. The texture is super soft and therefore, you can enjoy it with white meats such as chicken or pork, despite it being 100% Syrah. Simply delicious, treat yourself to this beauty.

Rich, dark berry aromas jump from the glass with touches of floral, dusty/earthy notes. Juicy and light to medium in body on the palate; flavors include more earthy-mineral notes and raspberry coulis. This could take a light chill on its way to a picnic.

A classic Chianti style, structured with balanced tannin and acidity, clean and smooth.  A pleasant smoky, savory and mixed cherry nose, with balanced fruit on the palate. 

Vibrant dark cherry aromas are enhanced by touches of cocoa and spiced nuts. The palate is ripe and well-balanced by supple tannins with cherry pie-like flavors of oak spice and vanilla.

Aromas of warm earth, black currant, and dark cherries invite you in to this Rhone classic. Fuller-bodied with refreshing acidity to balance on the palate. More ripe dark fruit notes include cooked berries and some savory warm earth flavors with touches of dark chocolate and smoke.

"Mineral-accented dark fruit and floral aromas are energized by a jolt of spicy black pepper. Fleshy, juicy and nicely concentrated, offering finely etched boysenberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors that tighten up on the back half. Densely packed yet energetic as well, finishing with sharp clarity, smooth tannins and strong persistence. Made from fruit grown on the granitic soils of Saint-Jean-du-Muzols."

Aromas are big, smoky, and spicy with blackberry, dark chocolate, and a hint of licorice. The palate has a nice lift and acidity, with flavors that match the aromas, including the pepper and blackberry. Medium plus in body with a persistent finish. The wine spends a year in American and French oak, with a further four months in bottle.

Dark fruit aromas arise from this appealing Piedmont red, boysenberry, black currants, blueberry, and some floral notes. Medium weigh in body, loaded with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries, rose pedals, fine tannins, and crisp acidity.

Delicious quaffable red bursting with aromas of red raspberry, dried strawberries, red cherry greet you immediately upon opening. The palate is equally fun - cherries galore, black caps, herbs, and ripe pomegranate. Serve with a slight chill, cellar temperature is ideal.

Earth, herbs and mulling spices join with ripe blackberry on the nose of this Spanish red. On the palate, it is medium plus in body with fresh black currants, raspberry, chocolate and leather. The flavors are warming and deep with thorough, but balanced tannins. The finish offers touches of toasted coconut and vanilla. Pair with duck, wild game, lamb, roast pork, sausages, beef brisket, mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses. It will work especially well with Mediterranean flavors such as rosemary, tapenade and roasted tomatoes.

Deeply colored, this wine offers raspberry, cherry cola, and cranberry aromas as well as a touch of tarragon. The palate has pomegranate, red cherry and plum fruits, with thyme, dark chocolate, and mineral notes. Medium in body with rounded but firm tannins. A tasty wine for sipping or food.

Smoky black fruit aromas are supported by touches of mocha on the nose. Blackberries and cooked plums join spice box and black pepper on a bigger frame with supple tannins and a persistent finish.

Coming from fruit planted in 1990 this wine offers wild raspberry, bright cherry, red plum and forest floor with baking and wood spices. The palate has finesse! The flavors offer forest floor, mixed red fruit, fine tannins and ripe flavors with persistent acid.

Savory herbs and strawberry cooli with orange zest and brick dust. The fruit on the palate is slightly tart with raspberry and blood orange that balances some Nebbiolo like qualities such as forest floor, Asian five spice, bark and mountain herbs. This wine has a fineness surrounding it with a long finish and medium plus acidity. 

Barrel-influenced aromas of vanilla and smoke combine with blueberry, black currant, and darker fruit like plum in this aromatically intense Tuscan red blend. Flavors are full and generous, delivering dried herbs, licorice, and fruits similar to those on the nose. This tastes gorgeously Italian but also cool climate.

This is quite likeable and enticing with mixed dark berries, black plum, smoke, with touches of violet and black pepper. The medium-bodied palate boasts plum and blueberry flavors supported by denser flavors of herbs, pepper, amaro spice and dark soil. This wine is juicy, tasty, with soft, dusty tannins and old world charm.

Aromas of cherry, crushed raspberries, minerals and flowers, show good typicity for Pinot. The dry palate is elegant, with more cherry fruit, a bit of toast, tea leaves, smoke and meatiness. Smooth and medium-bodied, the wine has moderate acidity that complements rather than obscures the abundant cherry and black currant fruit.

Woodsy, earthy notes with blackcurrants introduce this wine. It is medium weight with cherry leather, currant, blackberry and savory black tea notes. The tannins are approachably soft with moderate acidity providing a fresh backbone. Enjoy this indigenous Italian variety with a few years age at its prime.

The wine shows a deep purple color and features aromatics of mixed crushed red and black fruits, sweet spice, and cedar. In the mouth, it is fuller-bodied with fantastic dark fruits, excellent mid-palate depth and ripe tannins.

This wine is medium plus in body with soft acidity, moderate tannins and oak influence that is not overdone. The fruit gives concentrated blackberry, black cherry and plum with some dehydrated fig and raisin flavors. Perfect for those who enjoy Amarone, but at an affordable price. 

Beautiful nose with such ripe and fruity notes of dark berries, sweeter blueberry compote and cocoa. The bit of Zinfandel adds to the flavors with smoke on the finish, black pepper and some cigar. This wine is smooth with soft tannins and balanced acidity.

Fruit for this wine come from young vines and you can tell it is ripe red cherry, spiced plum, truffle mushroom, and slightly earthy. The palate delivers medium plus acidity making this wine refreshing to drink, with black pepper, black cherry, black tea like tannins and satisfying with it's medium structure.

Medium plus in body with noticeably dry tannins and savory Mediterranean richness. Floral tones recall more northerly wines. It’s chewy, vigorous, and refreshing, with notes of black olive, wild herbs, and brambly fruit, supported by earthier forest floor, baking spice and mineral notes.

Aromas of stewed plum and blackberry in the fruit department; red flowers; spices and black tea for savory notes. In the mouth, black cherry joins the aromas. Tannins and body are both medium, with acidity a little higher.

Aromas of dark cherries, roasted red pepper, and warm earth on the nose. The palate is medium in weight with supple tannins and well-integrated stewed red fruits and pepper, finishing with lingering vanilla and baking spice notes. 

Fresh and juicy berry aromas, blackberries and leather on the nose. The medium weight palate follows with blackberries, blackberry seed, leather, earthy medium tannins, and juicy acidity.

Spicy, fruity aromas of red cherry and currant with a bit of darker fruit. While fleshy and red-fruited, the palate offers the acidity and bitterness typical of many Italian reds as well as some pepper and figs.

This medium to fuller-bodied blend from old vines offers rich, berry-forward notes with subtle, integrated touches of spice and smoke. It’s characterful, but not overdone, so you can enjoy it immediately, with or without food.

Vibrant aromas include raspberry tea, strawberry fruit leather and a whiff of smoke and black pepper. This is lighter in body with an elegant, lacy texture. The acidity is fresh yet has a roundness that is not tart and supported by more concentrated strawberry notes. The finish lingers with smoky tea and a touch of vanilla. This wine is well made, medium across the textures and has hints of baking spice.

Aromas of macerated cherries and crushed rocks. On the palate, this medium-plus body wine has depth and complexity with flavors of spice, mulled berries, clove, macerated cherries and mulberries. It is slightly rustic with medium acidity and medium tannins.

An enticing barbera with black currants, earthy Indian spices, charred oak and cumin. The palate has fleshy black fruit and earthy umami notes supported by juicy acidity, smooth tannins and medium body.

Medium aromas high toned raspberry and strawberry in addition to some white and black cracked peppercorns. The palate is clean and medium bodied with red cherry, pomegranate juice, plum, and cranberry. The secondary notes exist as touches of vanilla, light earth and some higher acid in comparison to the previous vintage with medium tannin structure.

Cool-climate Cabernet Franc that is unoaked. It was originally produced in a stainless steel tank #23 (T23) and remained in the Lamoreaux line-up as a classic expression of the region without the interplay of oak or oak tannins.

An excellent value, this pinot smells of red plums, mixed cherries and savory herbs like thyme or sage. The palate offers cassis, blueberry and plum flavors on a medium-bodied frame with medium acidity.

Grown on high elevation, this old vine, small production wine delivers a real sense of liquid geography. Aromas that are meaty, smoky and red fruited make this wine decadent. The palate offers brambly fruit, blackberry coulis, vanilla and complex oak spice while the texture remains velvety.

This wine demonstrates some interesting secondary character with touches of black plum, but mostly, forest floor, savory morel mushrooms, black olives, worn leather and smoke.

Notes of savory Provençal herbs, tomato leaf and woodsy red and black fruit can be found on the nose. This Mediterranean blend is medium-bodied with black and red cherry, fresh plum and wood spice. The palate is supple and wonderfully integrated for easy drinking. Enjoy with Mediterranean foods: mushroom or tomato-based dishes, lentils, beans, paella, pizza, or chicken.

On the nose, expressive aromatics of pressed rose, incense, sandalwood, and Moroccan spices mingle with steeped dark berries and black cherries. This well-balanced wine has super fine-grain tannins and lively acidity, with flavors of spiced raspberry tea, rich cherries, and mixed florals on the finish.

Ripe aromas of steeped black cherry and blackberry jump out of the glass with undertones of black pepper and baking spices. These flavors extend to the palate with the addition of violets and plums, and continue expressing the pleasant ripeness of the dark fruits. This medium-plus bodied wine is very well-balanced with fine tannins, nice saturation, and fresh, juicy acidity.

This attractively packaged wine offers aromas of coffee, plums, and red cherries. The wine is well-balanced in the mouth, with red plum and cherry, fresh black currant and jam, and hints of black pepper and herbs. Medium in body and acidity, with fine tannins and a longer finish.

The nose of red cherry, truffle, rose and light earth is very enticing. The wine is medium weight with both black and red cherries intertwined with earth, steeped strawberries, wild raspberries and a touch of darjeeling tea. This has beautiful texture and though it is very flavorful, it remains elegant.

Ripe raspberry and purple fruits, tobacco, sandalwood and forest floor greet you on the nose and remain concentrated on the palate. The flavors are of warm raspberry coulis with cinnamon, licorice, wood spice, and potpourri. You might find a touch of smoked paprika, as well as a note of cured sausage too. Medium wieght with moderate acidity and fine tannins.

Medium aromatics offering fresh and dried herbs, cigar box, dates and dried cherries. The palate is medium bodied with very rounded but quite there tannins. Fruits are purple to black --cherries, plums, and black currant skin with light toast, earth and tobacco.

This is a powerful style of Bordeaux that also retains elegance and finesse. On the palate you will find rich ripe plum, raspberries, blackcurrant, ripe cherries, and showcasing subtle cedar notes, and baking spice. This is a delicious wine with integrated fruit and spice with a velvety texture and long finish. The palate showcases older oak, raspberry jam, leather and black pepper with a slight dark chocolate note.

On the nose, this red blend reveals attractive raspberry compote and stewed fruit, along with touches of bramble. The medium-bodied palate is composed of beautiful dark fruit and mineral notes with balanced acidity and silky tannins. It finishes with luscious plum flavors.

Open knit and elegantly expressive, featuring red currant and spiced cinnamon flavors that linger toward sleek tannins. Drink now through 2027. – Wine Spectator, 90 Points

From the producer: A bowl of summer fruits including sweet blackberries, raspberries, black olives and pomegranates which are highlighted by black pepper, violets and fresh green olive scents that develop and evolve with air. Vivacious and bright in the mouth with real density of flavor and concentration from the long cool growing season.

This is a great-value, Italian version of Zinfandel. The nose is lifted with floral aromas balancing the dark berries. On the palate, the fruit remains dark and rich with smoke, toast and cherry cola notes. Well balanced and rounded in texture, this is a fun party or camp fire wine!

Aromas of black cherry and cracked black pepper interlace with notes of old barrel and earth. The palate delivers raspberry, cherry, red plum and lingonberry with black pepper and cinnamon. This is medium-weight, juicy, bright and balanced with medium tannins. Pure and typical of the varietal, the wine continues with raspberry and some earth on the finish.

Wild aromatics of wild berries and crushed cherries with forest floor with some baking spice and potpourri. The color is darker than a traditional Nebbiolo yet the tannins are soft and integrated. This is not effusive. It is medium bodied with medium plus acidity and ends with rose water, black tea and some smoke. This is approachable now!

Barrel toast and wood spice with dark currants and a light herbaceous character. The palate is rich with flavors of blackberry, black cherries, earth, black tea, a touch of smoke and dried thyme. This wine is clearly cool climate but with round tannins. 

This dry red blend is Bordeaux-like, but quite fruity with flavors of plum, red cherry, black raspberry and blackbery. It is medium weight with crisp acidity, a pleasant tartness and moderate tannins. You'll also find light smokiness, some black pepper and lingering blueberry notes. Overall, this wine is nicely harmonized and a great food partner.

This beautiful Otago Pinot Noir is blossoming with aromas of leather, tobacco, some smoke, earth, dried cranberries and prunes, and blackberries. The palate is soft and savory with dried flowers, cola, black tea, medium acidity, and velvety tannins. Silky and complex, fresh and rich, it keeps improving hours after opening!

On the nose aromas include rose petals, vanilla, old-world wood and tomato leaf with dark, ripe berries and black cherry. The palate is nicely integrated with supple tannin structure, delightful medium-plus acidity and lingering elements of dried black cherry, smoke and earth. The finish is long and reminiscent of mixed berry pie.

Ripe and satisfying raspberry, cherry and baking spice begin this elegant textured wine. Soft tannins and persistent acidity support a fruit-forward finish.

Aromas of smoke and spice, black olive and black cherry. The palate has a lovely texture deriving from fine tannins. Grapes, blackberries, and light spice as well as a hint of tapenade, make up the flavors.

Lovely aromas include raspberry, cassis, and black caps with touches of violets, leather and spiced plum. The mid-weight palate features juicy red and black berries and fruit leather supported by light sandalwood and floral-violet notes. Additional flavors of spice and smoke are framed around the lingering black cherry notes of this wine. Tannins remain smooth and acidity fresh. An excellent value wine!

Complex aromas of dark cherry, black olives, and graphite-esque minerality on the nose. Fresh acidity leads to bright red berries, cassis and tart cranberries. Lighter tannins and secondary notes of frankincense, brambly forest floor and baking spice add complexity. This wine is refreshing and interesting for this price point.

Aromas of cooked black berries, black olives, rosemary, yeast and rye bread jump out of the glass. This wine is medium-plus in body with ripe, but not heavy, fruits of black currants and black cherries mixed with rosemary and thyme. It is juicy and fresh with a light oak influence.

This aromatic wine gives cherry and strawberry, fruit leather, spiced and cooked cherries with pomegranate juice, blood orange and some incense notes. The palate has a bit of mulling spices and a touch of dehydrated fruit with good balance, easy texture and a velvety smoky finish.

This Napa Cabernet Sauvignon smells of black tea, black currants, and macerated dark fruits such as black cherries and plums. The palate is elegant and medium in body, presenting more black tea, black cherries, some smoke, spice, integrated acid, and fine tannins.

From the producer: Blackberry, bacon, graphite, blueberry, rose. With the 2021 vintage, I have reverted to the intrinsic character of my first Côtes du Rhône from 1997 to 2000. This intense, energetic Syrah with its crimson hue is fresh with ‘espressivo cantabile’ aromas of red berry fruits and a rounded palate.

Rose, liquorice, iodine, pepper

A medium bouquet of red currants and cherries with cooked or concentrated raspberries and earth. The palate is sleek and supple with cherry, soil and plum. This wine is super fresh and yet deep with very fine and complex tannins and structure.

The nose offers light raspberry and forest underbrush, with food-friendly acidity and structure on the palate. There is nothing unripe or overripe on the palate but there is good density and concentration.

This Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara has a floral nose, with loads of raspberries and a touch of alcohol. The body is medium to medium plus, nicely ripe with a lot of density and depth. Rich with flavors of black cherries, blackberries, and light smoke; finishing with medium acidity and lingering fruit.

One of the leading domaines in Bandol, Domaine Tempier is, without a doubt, the most visible producer from the appellation in the U.S. marketplace today. I think this is well-deserved (and a good thing for Bandol), as the wines are at the top of the hierarchy in terms of quality. The estate has been in the Peyraud family for generations and has a long, storied history that’s beautifully documented in Kermit Lynch’s newsletters and book, Adventures on the Wine Route (an absolute must read for any wine lover). The family is still going strong today, yet the wines are now made by Daniel Ravier. -Wine Advocate

Slightly floral aromas mix with dark cherry, chocolate cake, oak, and cedar on the nose. The extra time in the barrel has softened this lovely Chianti Classico. The palette is pleasingly dense with Old World flavors, nicely ripe and fruity with soft but present tannins and juicy acidity. 

Need a lighter red wine? This smooth and fine red blend from the Italian Alps offers attractive mixed cherry/blackberry fruit with plenty of minerality and a hint of savory herbs. It is just under medium weight, fresh, lifted, and silky-- a wonderful foil for spicy foods or lighter dishes when you're craving a red wine. Enjoy with a slight chill.

A stylish red that's fresh and focused, showing expressive aromas and flavors of blackberry, dried lavender, espresso and iron in a well-knit, medium- to full-bodied frame. The long, creamy finish is loaded with spice box and sweet smoke accents. Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. Drink now through 2027 – Wine Spectator, 92 Points

This wine gives fruit forward flavors of ripe blueberry and cherry as well as elegant oak notes.

Aromas reminiscent of the Old World with a fresh spin; think tart red fruit, minerality, forest floor, wood spice and a savory character. On the palate it has more New World flavors: blackberry, vanilla, baking spice, and bittersweet cocoa. It is complex, supple, and tasty.

This wine is from phylloxera-free vineyards with unirrigated grapes, giving it a pronounced personality. Fresh red and cooked cherries, spiced plums, and light balsamic notes characterize the aromas. The palate is medium to medium plus in body with macerated cherries and raspberries, plum molasses, and some vanilla and cinnamon. This wine has a level of minerality that reflecting its volcanic soil but is balanced with round tannins and a long finish.

A refreshing, Summery, light bodied red, notes of crunchy strawberry, raspberry, red currants, tart cherries with slight wood spice. Great for summer BBQ's. This crisp red is perfect with a chill.

This red has inviting aromas of warm cherry compote and spices. It is medium weight with smooth tannins and balanced acidity. The fruit is of mixed cherries, wild raspberries and plums with touches of savory underbrush and baking spice. Enjoy with a range of foods--this might be the perfect pizza wine!

Aromas of red and black currants, smoke and black pepper are classic for this variety.  This is medium in weight with blackberries, plums, espresso and lingering wood smoke. The fine tannins, integrated acidity and forward fruit make this an accessible wine.

This Austrian red is fresh with red and black cherry and raspberry fruit. It is lightly smoky, earthy and even a touch funky. The wine is just over medium weight with moderate acidity and soft tannins. You'll find it a delicious example of Blaufrankisch that's beautifully balanced.

Aromas of black cherry, earth and faint smoke lead to a medium weight Cabernet Franc with black berry and black cherry fruit that is fresh, pure and slightly candied, with a touch of minerality. This has moderate acidity and a very fine texture.

This wine is a lovely blend of savory, earth, brush, and bramble with ripe and rich black cherries on both the nose and the palate. Driven by juicy acidity and fine, integrated tannins, the ripe red fruits linger pleasantly on the tongue.

This bold red features rich, smoky black fruits such as currants and blackberries along with graphite, dark chocolate, toast, black pepper and singed herbs. It is full-bodied with velvety tannins and integrated acidity.

In this bottling from Yves Leccia, the French import Grenache—called Elegante in Corsica—takes center stage, offering fragrant notes of lavender spiced with balmy Mediterranean brush. There is ripeness on the attack and then refreshing sandalwood and vibrant black raspberry. A splash of the indigenous Niellucciu completes the blend, adding some muscle to this savory, cherry red whose sunny island flavors come into focus when slightly chilled.

Mixed aromas of red cherry, red currants cinnamon, clove and oregano framed this medium-bodied wine. Fresh acidity and flavors of tobacco and spiced raspberry are balanced by soft, integrated tannins.

This light rosé is uber-refreshing with subtle flavors of strawberry, lemon, and juicy watermelon. It is delicate and fine with a cleansing minerality reminiscent of a white wine.

Vibrant, energetic and juicy, bright and succulent. Notes of red cherry, strawberry and pomegranate. Great with food and great on the patio. 

This wine falls somewhere between a rose and a light red. It offers a mix of cherries and watermelon melded with herbs, tar and savory forest notes. There is the slightest hint of carbonation, lending it even more versatility.

This is a flavorful and nicely structured rose champagne. It has great balance with forward notes of red fruits, citrus zest and peach. Slightly round in texture and wine-like, this dry Champagne is wonderful on its own or with food.

Clean, invigorating notes of silex on the nose showcase the limestone soils of the Rouanne vineyard. The aromas and flavors develop as the wines opens to reveal wild strawberry and fresh thyme – a complex and flavorful sparkling rosé.

Made in the traditional method style, this brut boasts a fresh and intense bouquet of golden apple, pear, and meyer lemon. The brioche, biscuit, and creamy yogurt notes are well integrated with the ripe fruit, and the finish is long and lovely.

Fresh ripe dark fruit such as black cherry, blackcap, and black currants with subtle violets and black peppercorns. It is not complex but is worthy of drinking all day because of fun this is. The flavors are similar to the nose with extra dried herbs, juicy raspberry and red pepper.

The wine spends around a year on its lees before disgorgement with the result being a more youthful and fresh wine than Champagne which is lively and strikingly aromatic. Tropical fruits are more prevalent here with pineapple, glazed stone fruits and mango flavours. Hints of hazelnuts and sweet spice conclude beautifully on the palate.

Crunchy green aromas of parsley, lime juice, tart crunchy apple, green peppercorn and a little floral. The palate has nice mousse with tight bubbles and good texture. Flavors are a little savory with roasted barley, shortbread and clean wet stone minerality. As it opened, it revealed more fruit with ripe apricot and bosc pear; nicely complex for the money!

Made by an all-women team, this deliciously fizzy wine is marked by flavors of pear skin, melon, and citrus rind. The fresh fruit flavors persist on the long finish, providing a clean, and delicious choice for the evening.

100% Riesling from a blend of 2022 and 2023 vintages. Beautifully balanced and very tasty with just a touch of sweetness. Floral aromas, ripe apple, and pear combine in this clean sparkler which showcases a texture of fine mousse.

Gorgeous pink color with a nose of raspberry, ripe strawberry and cherry aromas. The perfume is gorgeous and yet, has a delicacy to it. This wine is ultra-elegant with pinpoint bubbles and finesse. The fruit is ripe and red fruited--raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry--all the reds!  It is dry and minerally, yet generous with its fruit. Such balance means that your bottle will quickly disappear!

Honeyed and floral aromas bloom from this dry crisp mead. Lightly weighted but with good density holding it up, this mead has a very long finish, leaving chamomile, spring flowers, citrus fruit, and a piquant honey taste on the palate.

This cider gives aromas of strawberry, red cherry, hibiscus and spicy ginger with some softer red apple and red pear notes. It is ripe and round in texture with sweetness balancing the spicy lingering finish. This is fresh and great for autumnal days.

Richly herbal, with excited notes of star anise sitting beneath simmering spiced notes of cardamom and pepper. Decidedly green (and not just from the historical connection between Pastis liqueurs and Absinthe) with fresh, roughly chopped herbs, warming spices and, of course, the distinctive notes of wormwood. Slightly creamy texture with a long anise finish.

Distilled from more than 10 pounds of fresh mountain cherries exclusively of the region surrounding Zug. The brandies gently evolve for years in glass demijohns before bottling. Kirsch is famously enjoyed sipped neat adfter dinner or as aperitif mixed with club soda. In cocktails it pairs magically with Genepy. In the kitchen, its an essential ingredient in a traditional fondue.

Lo-Fi Aperitifs are a line of vermouths and amaro crafted with California wines and natural herbs flavors & botanicals. Predominant aromas of sweet citrus fruit with hints of ginger, exotic flowers and spices are supported by a framework of cinchona bark and bitter root extracts. Adds refreshing fruit flavors and crisp bitterness to a variety of cocktails.

One of Italy's most iconic Amaro's from Bologna. Light and gentle, notes of orange, orange peel, cinnamon, sarsaparilla and honey with wonderful richness and just the right touch of bitterness in the finish. Great as a digestif or in a cocktail.

Inferno Rosso Vermouth is made with a blend of Dolcetto & Cortese grapes and 27 botanicals. A ruby red color and fruity nose with hints of red berries, cherry and orange, cardamom and a slightly bitter finish. Enjoy it over ice with a twist of orange or try it in your Negroni or Manhattan.

Dried fig and raisin, birch beer, and red wine aromas with sumptuous fruit on the palate and very slight bitter notes.

Created from a treasured family recipe, this wine uses 41 botanicals, producing something like a cross between Oloroso sherry and sweet red vermouth—it is tasty and satisfying with sweet, bitter, floral and oxidative flavors that you’ll find complex and well-balanced.

Aromas of cinnamon and gingerbread cookies mix with orange and apple. This is nicely round and viscous in the mouth without being heavy. The palate is reminiscent of molasses-ginger cookies with darker, cooked apple and burnt orange fruits blending with baking spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Lightly sweet with a kiss of pleasant bitterness. YUM!

From the Producer: Carpano Antica Formula stands out from all the other vermouths thanks to its unique bouquet and its unmistakable vanilla notes. Bouquet of vanilla with spicy, citrusy and dried fruit notes of almond, raisins and cloves. – Palate: well-rounded, rich vanilla taste that picks up the aromas from the nose. Combines well with the bitter orange, dates, cocoa beans and saffron flavours. 

This is a complex and delightfully clean orange wine. The nose is rich with candied orange, baking spice, orange oil, amaro spices, and flowers. The medium plus body follows with brown spices, lightly oxidized apple, peach tea, amaro notes, and fennel. Intriguing and approachable yet packed with orange wine charm!