YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Perfect Aperitif "

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.

A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.

This succulent and unique Greek wine opens on the nose with light florality and honeysuckle, grapefruit, green tropical fruits and nectarine, followed by a round palate where mellow tropical fruits of candied pineapple, kumquat, mangosteen are balanced with white peach and a refreshing minerality. The texture and concentration of this North-West Macedonian white is matched with a lifted acidity, a well-balanced finesse, and an exquisite finish with the subtle bitterness of fruit peel and almond skin. 

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."

Aromas of peach and apricot lead to a medium-plus bodied white that has ripe nuances, but retains its minerality and clean, fresh flavors. It is rounded in texture with moderate acidity and though dry, it expresses juicy peach, citrus and a slight honeyed note.

This Chenin Blanc blend has great texture and waxy aromas of dried peaches, apricots and ripe citrus supported by touches of spice and good length on the palate.

Lighter aromas include nectarine, white peach and a touch of florality. Crisp and mineral-driven on the palate with lemon, herbs and more stone fruit; ideal for Mediterranean dishes and shellfish.

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!

The nose suggests anise, nectarine, peach and kaffir lime. The palate is medium bodied, bright and clean with apple, pear, white grape, fennel/ouzo and bay leaf flavors. This has moderate acidity, and is lightly rounded, fresh. and long. A wine that's easy to like and slightly different than your norm.

Ripe golden apple aromas with touches of lemon curd and petrol-like minerality are apparent on the nose. The fuller-bodied palate offers more orchard fruit, pear and citrus supported by well-integrated acidity.

Medium aromas of green apple, melon, pear, and subtle minerality. Refreshing and lively acidity with flavors that echo the nose, accented by a citrus-laden finish.

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

Vibrant and fresh on the nose with melon, pear and white flowers dominating the aromas. On the palate, the fruit (pear, starfruit) remains precise, bright, crisp and refreshing while the finish is mouthwatering lemon-lime (think Sprite). A new favorite!

A very attractive vinho verde that presents aromas of pear, yellow peach, white flowers, and a touch of floral perfume. The carbonation is delightful against the backdrop of more white flowers, peach nectar, sweet citrus, and a juicy acidity to finish. This is a nice off-dry to dry vinho verde that is just a joy to sip on.

This delicious Pinot Grigio starts with pretty aromas of pear, white grapefruit, green papaya and herbs. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and clean with green pear, key lime, ripe papaya and starfruit. The acidity is soft and integrated and the wine is balanced. Enjoy this great value!

Light aromatics of apple and nectarine are present here, leading to a fuller bodied white with notes of nectarine, white peach, apple, lemon, grass, vanilla, citrus, white flowers and minerality. This is texturally dense, mouth filling and round, yet it stays fresh and bright with succulent acidity. There are savory lanolin-beeswax notes that reinforce the identity of dry Semillon.

This is a Sauvignon Blanc, but is moderate in its acidity and rounder in style, so it's perfect for those who prefer a soft, ripe version. There are notes of russet apple and fennel, along with citrus zest, tropical fruit and salinity.

This white is refreshing with its clean aromas of lemon, underripe pear, melon and grapefruit. The palate is medium weight with citrus fruits, touches of white florals, herbs, slate and saltiness. Fresh and cleansing with crisp acidity -- perfect for hot weather and to clear your palate when enjoying seafood, poultry, vegetables and salads.

The nose presents dried yellow apricot, peach and freshly sliced pear with honeysuckle, crushed stone and incense joining in. Flavors of crème brûlée, jasmine blossom and fresh apricots continue the opulence, yet the orchard fruits are nicely balanced by minerality and hints of almond. This full-bodied white is structured, providing interesting contrast to its density.

Fresh aromas of citrus and apple lead to a very clean and concentrated set of flavors including apple, pear, and lemon, with crisp, mineral notes as well. Quite tasty, with medium-plus body for Pinot Grigio and crisp, clean finish.

Aromas of pear and apple continue through onto the palate, where they are joined by hints of macadamia, ginger joining and quince. This is medium-full in weight with integrated acidity and a longer finish of apricot and yellow plum.

Floral aromas are supported by grapefruit and stone fruit notes. Refreshing on the palate with nice weight and concentration; flavors include peach, rosewater, and citrus. Delicious!

The nose offers notes of chalk, salt, minerals and subtle quince fruit . The palate is similar, adding clean and crisp apple notes and very refreshing acidity. This medium-weight wine is more about minerality and food friendliness, while the fruit takes a back seat. Explore if you like Sancerre or Assyrtiko.

This wine begins with a lovely bouquet of honey, peach, petrol, and light floral aromas. The texture is slightly waxy with concentrated flavors of ripe pineapple, peaches and fresh, silky finish. 

Clean on the nose with appealing white fruits, and hints of tropical fruit. You’ll find green apple, honeydew melon and almond cream. The palate has a wonderful ripeness and good density for Muscadet. It is medium bodied with flavors of lime zest, apple blossom, salinity and minerality. This is fresh, pure and at the same time, characterful and generous.

A beautifully mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc with notes of pear, crisp apple and grapefruit. This is a nice alternative to Sancerre, with high acidity, concentrated citrus and classic Loire Valley stoney minerality.

Aromatics include granny smith apples, table grapes, white flowers, and stony minerality. The palate follows with lime, melon, anise, white peach and a touch of leesy creaminess, rounded mouthfeel and medium body.

Subtle aromas of dried meadow, yellow plum, and nectarine on the nose. The wine features a lovely creamy/waxy texture with balanced acidity, highlighted by ripe apricot and touches of herbs on the palate.

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.

Lovely floral aromas of jasmine, apricot, nectarine, and lemon peel kick off this refreshing white. Nice richness on the palate and a touch of effervescence lead to more jasmine-honeysuckle notes supported by white peach flavors and bright acidity. Apricot notes linger on the long finish.

This light and zippy white gives flavors of green apple, apple blossom, juicy peach, lemon, and lime. Crisp and zesty with additional citrus on the finish. Perfect for a hot day on the boat!

 The nose is clean with light orchard fruits, especially pear, along with lemon. On the palate, this medium weight wine offers ripe apples, peach, and fleshy pear flavors. It is concentrated and creamy, but at the same time, it has enough lift to balance the sweetness of the fruit, even giving a touch of spritz and hints of steel. 

From the producer: "Flavors of ripe apple, butter, lemon, and melon are perfectly balanced with light toasty oak on the palate."

This Finger Lakes wine combines fruity notes of apple and pear with lightly savory, nutty and mineral flavors. It is medium to more in body, and bone dry with moderate acidity.

On the nose, this refreshing white shows Meyer lemon, green apple and pear balanced with wet stone minerality. On the palate, this zesty and fresh wine shows lemon, quince and some chalkiness with this being medium in body, acidity and length with the slightest amount of zippy carbonation.

The nose reveals aromas of lemon and apple. You'll also find these on the palate, along with yellow pear and grapefruit. This is medium bodied and dry with both ripe and tart elements; it's clean and crisp -- a refreshing aperitif! 

Aromas include baked apples, honey and almond notes. Medium in body with a round profile; slightly floral with apricot and orange peel flavors and touches of lanolin on the finish. This lower-acid white makes a nice alternative to Viognier or Chardonnay.

A delicious wine with exotic aromas of fennel, mint and lychee. The flavors echo the aromas, and build into succulent peach, ripe banana, and dried herbs. The texture is silky and round with medium acidity and a fuller body.

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.

The wine presents aromas of peach, citrus, apricot pit, petrol and wet stone. On the palate, honeyed pear, peach and citrus combine with citrus and wet slate for a dry, minerally finish.

This is a wine which shows both density and sharp precision. The flavors range from lemon and lemon peel to flower blossoms, nectarine, white peach, quince and apricot. There is zingy tartness as well as round and chewy elements in this complex Riesling. Some lightly singed fruit peel, minerality and stone combines with lime as well. Quality farming and winemaking is evident.

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.

This wine is bright with aromas of lemon, tangerine, and candied citrus peel. It is clean on the palate with crisp acidity, medium body, and notes of green pear, lime, mixed florals, and subtle grassiness.

Fresh aromas include lemon verbena, wet-stone minerality and delicate floral notes. The citrus shines through on the palate providing fresh acidity with good lift. There are flavors of underripe pear, clean linen, alpine meadow herbs and flowers in this classic Alpine wine.

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!

Classic and pretty aromas of flowers, green pear, melon and lime blossoms introduce you to this wine. It has the lightest touch of sweetness, but the zippy and clean flavors keep it incredibly refreshing. Melons, pears, peppercorn and minerality can be found on the palate.

From the Producer: Gianfranco Kozlovic's Malvasia is one of the most classic and authentic examples of Istrian Malvasias. An extremely fragrant nose of acacia flowers, banana, peach, apple pears and citrus with some herbal. The acidity leaves your palate with mouthwatering freshness and fruitiness, intense minerality spiced with slight saltiness and citrus fruit acidity.

This bright and fresh Greek white opens with bright citrusy and floral aromas. The palate follows with attractive melon, nectarine, jasmine, and lemon zest. Medium bodied, fresh and clean with lifted acidity, this succulent, aromatic white is the perfect warm weather companion!

Sunjewel melon, tangerine and almond mix with more subtle second notes of pear, yellow apple and wet stone. The palate is medium weight with medium plus acidity and tastes quite dry! The flavors echo the nose with good density and has a very long mineral finish.

Consider this Jacquère sunshine in a glass by the meadow! It is light and very crisp with subtle fruit of apple and pear, gentle florality, great mineral-talc character, and undertones of hay, chamomile, parsley, crabapple and lemon pith.

"Another great Finger Lakes value, this is lean and racy, jagged with minerality when first poured. With air, a limey core of flavor inhabits its middle, tense but with a modest breadth, to cut against mildly spicy dishes, like chow fun" - P.J.C, Wine & Spirits Magazine

From the producer: A blend of Cayuga [45%], Aromella [30%], and Itasca [25%] carbonated for lively bubbles. Picked early to capture fresh acidity, this blend makes for a naturally lower ABV spritz that's bright, juicy, and refreshingly crisp. Soft stone fruit and lifted florals are balanced with chalky texture and a clean finish.

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.

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.

This Georgian variety gives aromas are of apple, dried herbs and hay while the medium-plus bodied palate displays nice ripeness with apple, apple skin, quince and peach fruits. These are balanced by savory hay, chamomile, white pepper and wildflowers before concluding with a citrusy finish.

This smells clean and mineral but there is also powdered sugar, kiwi and lime fruit and anise. The palate is balance with tartness like key lime pie with lychee, nectarine and fresh cut grass. 

This wine is rich and dense without being heavy or overbearing. There are notes of lychee and tropical fruit, it's bright and clean, and the texture is rounded. The wine is dry with enough minerality to keep it lifted and balanced. Enjoy with highly seasoned food such as Thai, Indian or Moroccan dishes.

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! 

Fresh and lively aromas of gooseberry and lime lead to green pepper, more citrus, and starfruit flavors.  Crisp, racy acidity provides the backbone of this classic Marlborough white.

Softly fruited on then entry with apple, quince, and ripe pear with light toast. The ripe but not fruity palate is medium weight with cream, almost pineapple and some leesy buttery qualities.

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.

Medium aromatics include chamomile and lanolin.  The palate is medium weight with light floral notes such as honeysuckle. Fresh, clean and minerally with white peach and melon flavors. This is precise and focused; it's a wonderful aperitif or food wine.

Youthful notes of citrus and flowers, white flowers, and fresh minerality. Lively Mediterranean notes include  peach, pineapple and touches of chamomile balanced by well-measured acidity.

Aromas of lemon, lime, and grapefruit alongside peach and light grassy or boxwood 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.

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.

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. "

Light aromas of wet stone/talc, stone fruits and white flowers on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offer peach and nectarine, minerals, and a touch of bitterness to balance the ripe fruit.

A unique white blend of grillo, inzolia, grecanico dorato, moscato and others. The bouquet is lovely with fresh white peaches and minerality. Flavors are focused with lime zest, lemonade, an intense citrus core and green cucumber and kiwi fruits. Touches of salinity linger on the finish.

Enticing floral and lychee notes lend way to a fuller-bodied, fruit-forward style of Riesling. This is round with good density, well-integrated acidity, and bright, juicy, fruit flavors of peach and pineapple and complementary mineral notes; a great value!

This wine shows light floral aromas and citrus notes on the nose. It is medium bodied with nice concentration of nectarine and ripe citrus along with plenty of minerality and fresh acidity. It stays bright with excellent cut and precision. If you enjoy wines like Sancerre, Chablis and Muscadet, give this a swirl!

Green, herbal aromas lead to flavors of pear, melon, lime, gooseberry and and fresh cut grass. It's tart and crisp with a clean, stony/mineral finish.

Tart tropical fruit like pineapple, kiwi, starfruit, green apple, green pear, and lime zest greet you on the nose. On the palate, these flavors continue along with tart grapefruit, floral notes, a touch of bitterness, peach blossom, a kiss of vanilla, sage and mint, finalizing with juicy green apple and green pear on the finish.

Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla and butterscotch are present on the nose. The  palate delivers notes of apples, baked apples, poached pears, lemon curd and vanilla bean, along with butterscotch. It is concentrated, clean, well balanced between creaminess and crisp acid. There are hints of oak, mostly a touch of caramel merging with the fruit. This is just over medium weight.

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 is a delightful Burgundian Chardonnay. The nose gives subtle aromas of apples and apple skins, white flowers, old wood, and delicate orchard fruit. The palate offers minerality, focus and cut with crisp acidity and understated fruit. This medium weight wine is excellent with food or an apéritif.

Aromas include melon rind, apple, orange and a touch of vanilla confection. The wine has notes of apple, lemon, lemon rind and stony minerality. This is medium weight with juicy acid. It's clean, yet complex, with touches of salinity and savoriness ofsetting the citrus and orchard fruit.

This very aromatic wine offers lightly bitter ginger skin and lychee. It smells as though it might be too much of a good thing, but it isn’t. Lovely flavors of citrus, ginger, lychee, and orange blossom join clean acidity in this medium-bodied wine with a longer finish.

Medium-plus aromas of tangerine, dried apricot, chalk, chamomile flowers and certain salinity. Medium in body with round texture and refreshing acidity. The aromas translate onto flavors with the addition of pear, ginger skin, white flowers and a lot more minerality. Medium-plus on the finish.

This wine shines consistently year after year. You'll find the aromatics of both grapes in this wine--melon and citrus from the Sauvignon Blanc, apricot and flowers from the Viognier. The palate is medium weight to more, with notes of orange, peach, apricot, jasmine and lemon, all integrated into a juicy, fleshy, rounded mouthfeel. It stays crisp and energetic, driving you back for more.

This is medium plus to full bodied with loads of orchard fruits -- apricot, apple and ripe pear, along with hints of flowers, chalk and chamomile, ending with glazed apple notes. The texture is roundish with plenty of juicy acidity and a touch of salty minerality.

Heady floral aromas of orange blossom, Turkish delight, and lychee dominate the nose. Sweet-tart citrus and white floral notes fill the palate, along with hints of ginger, baked apricot, clove and wild honey. Touches of orange peel can be found on the long, succulent finish. This wine is dry, elegant and a beautiful example at its price point.

This classic Txakoli is fresh and crisp with a light spritz.  Lightly floral on the nose with nectarine, citrus, and lingering minerality on the palate. This high acid wine is perfect for shellfish, cheese, appetizers, fish and light foods.

Chalk-like mineral notes provide a crisp backbone supported by pear, yellow apple, lemon curd and peach. The palate is bright and fresh with crisp citrus, fresh acidity and lingering minerals/salinity.

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.

The nose is fresh with scents of honeysuckle, rounded citrus and lime. This medium-bodied white gives yellow apple, melon, lemon, savory herbs and flint. The acidity is elegant and balanced by some roundness on the midpalate. Pair with spanakopita, olive oil-based pastas, seafood, chicken dishes, Thai or Indian foods.

This unoaked Chardonnay is medium weight and gives lovely orchard fruit aromas and flavors from a warm vintage. It has golden apple and bosc pear notes with a hint of citrus and pineapple. The texture has just the right amount of creaminess and concentration, giving a soft, silky mouthfeel. It deftly balances concentration with fresh acidity, making it perfect for drinking on its own or versatile with food.

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.

Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of opal apples, cherry blossoms and apricot, with a supple, tangy, medium body and a polished and engaging long finish with shades of golden kiwi, ripe peach, pineapple, sultry with a long finish. The flavors seem honeyed with ugly fruit, cantaloupe and starfruit that is juicy sweet and very drinkable.

From the producer: "Our signature Riesling is vibrant and aromatic, featuring the distinctive minerality that has become our trademark. Fragrant essence of spring blossoms sets the stage for a succulent palate of early fruit, balanced with a refreshing crispness, revealing the true qualities of the Riesling grape. A brilliant texture carries into a lingering finish, in a wine that accommodates a wide range of food."

This aromatic white wine is intense and full bodied with ripe, rich flavors. It gives ginger, marmalade, lychee, tropical fruits, orange zest and flowers. The texture is round and generous.

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: "The finest qualities of the estate are expressed in our Reserve Dry Riesling, an exclusive wine spotlighting unique characteristics from all three of our vineyard sites. Small selections of grapes are meticulously chosen from specifically identified lots, which are fermented separately and then blended to create the exquisite balance of juiciness, freshness, and minerality displayed in this specialty bottling. A brilliant, tangy nose heralds a burst of stone fruit and citrus zest on the palate. Fruit and minerality play into a lingering finish that continues to make the mouth water long after the wine is gone."

Lightly floral aromas include orange blossom, lime and saline-like minerality. Flavors echo the aromas over juicy acid and an almost waxy texture with pleasant bitterness reminiscent of almond skin.

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!

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 liter bottle presents intense notes of black currant, cooked blackberry, and a touch of cigar smoke. Medium-weight with fine tannins, integrated acid and ripe dark cherry, it can be enjoyed with a slight chill.

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.

the nose opens savoury earthiness – truffled mushroom powder and coffee. Sour cherry pops on the palate alongside a darker berry feel. There is tannin and structure – a meaty savouriness – but it is still effortlessly light and refreshing, and takes a chill

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.

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.

Aromas of blue and black fruit, rich and ripe. The palate follows with rounded texture, soft tannins, light baking spice, black berries and cherries, this pinot is succulent and well balanced.

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.

Dense tones of purple fruit, plum skin, raisins and black cherry combine with aromas of clay-like minerality. The palate offers mulberry jam, bright cherry and raspberry coulis with mulling spices, light florals and soft tannin structure. This ripe, attractive Pinot Noir is a great Oregon value.

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!

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.

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.

Strawberry, cherry, and watermelon with a touch of tangerine greet you on the nose. The palate is dense and rounded with raspberry, strawberry, and a hint pleasing bitterness. This is a dry, fresh and mouth-filling wine and comes in a liter bottle -- what more could you want for summer?

This dry rosé is perfectly balanced, soft, and thirst quenching. Fresh red berries, especially strawberry, 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.

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.

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

From the winery: The semi-sweet, fresh fruitiness of this medium-bodied blush has made it a popular favorite. Served well-chilled, it is an especially pleasant sipping wine. Reserve Blush is also an ideal accompaniment for grilled meats, picnic or barbecue fare and poultry or seafood dishes.

This traditional sparkling half bottle is full of butter biscuit aromas with some membrillo on top. There are notes of blueberry and whipped cream with soft citrus and yellow apple notes. The palate has a bursting bead with white pepper and more blueberry, white flowers with a long mineral finish.

Enticing aromas include apple skin, grapefruit, and brioche. The palate is soft and creamy with a nice fine bead; flavors include apple, pear, citrus and touches of vanilla on the clean finish.

Wine Spectator 91 Points: Apple blossom and graphite aromas lace flavors of Asian pear, blanched almond and lemon curd in this sleek Champagne. Fresh and linear, with a fine, creamy mousse. Drink now through 2023. 184 cases imported. Deutz is owned by Louis Roeder Champagne.

This starts with classic Riesling aromas, including pear, apricot and light minerality. The palate is rich, creamy and well-balanced. Flavors of green apple, pear, and light florality come together on the off dry palate, leading to a long finish.

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.

This sparkling wine offers aromatics of apple, pear and melon. It is generous, fruit forward and ripe with good concentration of apple and white peach. Completely dry, yet lush and . tasty with a long finish.

This has a very nice, frothy mousse. It's more of a crisp, clean, minerally style, not very fruity, but not austere either. Notes of lemon, stone and biscuit can be found in this finely-textured, persistent Champagne.

Lifted an elegant on the palate, this prosecco offers soft peach, lemon/lime and honeysuckles notes. Medium-weight and refreshing with lingering minerality.

Made in the traditional method using indigenous Spanish grapes, the aromas burst with rich pear, green apple, and hints of cream. On the palate the wine shows great finesse and balance with notes of papaya and pear rounded out with hints of hazelnuts, and finishing with crisp acidity and freshness.

From the Producer: This rosé blend contains 16 to 18% red wine. Its structure is fine and dynamic, its unmistakable, full-bodied flavours of redcurrant, blueberry and raspberry mixed with a hint of Gariguette strawberry make it a champagne that can be enjoyed all year round, as an aperitif or with light desserts. It is a gourmet champagne with enticing and aromatic red berry flavours, to be enjoyed chilled as an aperitif, on its own or with salmon, tuna or shrimp appetizers, as an example.

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.

This Cremant is very mineral and clean with a lovely, vibrant frothiness. The fruit is subtle with hints of blood orange and lemon confit, with notes of toasted hazelnut enhanced by a leesiness from aging 20 months in bottle.

This medium-weight Cava has a fine bead with complex flavors including, melon, quince, and apple skin. Slight toast, citrus and honey linger on the long finish.

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!

You need this for the holidays! Sweet spiced berries are fruit forward and well balanced with all your favorite mulled notes. Medium plus in body and smooth. You can drink this liter as is or warm it up for the coziest, tastiest cup of winter wine!

This is delightfully different! It is slightly sweet, but also has a sherry-esque note of pleasant oxidation and a long finish that renders it complex and wonderfully fun to explore sip after sip. You'll find golden raisin, yellow fig and peach fruits mixed with almond and hazelnut, finishing with marmalade, a twist of orange and a whiff of smoke.

From the producer: "On the nose: ripe, ripe wild plums, coconut, and honeysuckle. In the mouth, bright acid and dense, salty minerals. The finish is lemon water, wet stone and wild strawberries."

The nose is of cherry candy, orange, citrus and cinnamon. Lifted licorice and medicinal red cherry are sweet and viscous with a biting bitterness on the midpalate to the finish. This is dominated by red cherry with oranges and a long, bitter almond finish.

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.

The aromas make you think of Norway -- clean and fresh with juniper and spruce, hints of citrus. On the palate, it is pure and brings nature to the fore -- herbs, spearmint, pine, cedar and white pepper along with a hint of sweet vanilla make this the perfect gin for a martini. The alcohol is present, but soft, and there is a roundness to the texture. This feels like it comes from somewhere cold, with pure, fresh air and wondrous beauty.

Alpine meadow hay botanicals deliver fine grassy and floral aromas Notes of green tea, chocolate, honey, and a hint of cinnamon Enjoy neat, with soda or tonic Mix with gin, white rum or young grain Scotch A traditional category found from the Dolomites to Bavaria and Switzerland

This delicious rum is fragrant with coffee bean and white chocolate notes. On the palate, it gives white flavors like white chocolate, vanilla, custard cream and white pepper. This is soft and rounded, has a creamy sweetness and is a terrific value for its fragrance and flavor. Try it with a pina colada or mojito or just sip on its own.

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.

Amaro Nardini is the perfect balance of flavors, with hints of licorice from the gentian root, peppermint and orange in perfect balance. Perfect after meals, served straight, cold or with crushed ice and a slice of orange.

Crimson Amaro is an herbaceous aperitivo style amaro from the Catskills. A secret blend of more than 15 botanicals, among them juniper, wormwood, sage, angelica, gentian, and orris root. Naturally colored with cochineal and naturally sweetened with honey.  Notes of rose water, pink grapefruit, cherry cordial and sage with a Campari-esque bitterness. Perfect for a Negroni or spritz. 

This appealing, soft, French gin gives notes of fig, fig leaves, a fruity  sweetness, black pepper and a creamy mouthfeel. It is as attractive on the palate as it's bottle.

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!

Aromas of strawberry, red cherry, and sage are appealing on the nose. The palate is sweet strawberry and raspberry candy with a light bitterness emerging on the finish. It is fine in texture and wine-like with rhubarb and bright red cherry staying clean and focused with just a hint of dried herb and bramble at the end. This is a good bridge between Aperitivo and Vermouth.

This sweet vermouth is halfway to amaro territory, offering lovely brown spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove) along with medicinal and menthol notes, cherry candy, orange and sage. There is a pleasant but notable bitterness, reminiscent of a light, sweet amaro. You'll find this nice for sipping or enjoying in cocktails that need a bit of bitterness.

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.

Aromas open with red plum, raspberry coulis, dried cherry and fig with a restrained gingerbread note. A sweet beginning on the palate with darker flavors of sassafras, quinine, lime zest, root beer spices, green apple, and a lingering but pleasant bitter finish. This vermouth is fun, and could work well in a negroni with a serious level of depth of flavor.

Baked apples, hay/meadow and light floral aromas begin this enticing orange wine. clove studded orange and touches of spice add complexity to this medium-weight wine with clean fresh finish. 

Notes of clementine, grapefruit, peach and rosewater combine with white flowers on the nose. Despite being a little cloudy (it's unfiltered) the flavors are clean and precise - white tea, tangerine and orange blossom can be found on the palate. Medium body and dry with light tannins.