YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Hors d'oeuvres"

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.

Unctuous and rich without being sweet, this white blend provides a viscous mouthfeel that is dense and packed with orchard and tropical fruit flavors. The wine is bright and clean with notes of apricot, apple, lychee and peach "on steroids." There's some minerality and enough acid to keep it balanced and make one go back for sip after sip. A touch of florality lurks in the background of this luscious white.

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

Aromas of white flowers and juicy pear on the nose.  The palate texture is round with lemon-oil, stone fruits, and pear supported by refreshing acid.

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

Fernão Pires and Arinto lead the way aromatically, offering notes of golden apple, white peach, and honey. Chardonnay provides subtle and creamy vanilla and toast. Medium weight and round in texture with perky acidity that gives the wine freshness. Jasmine and floral tones are braced by pink grapefruit and quince on the lingering 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.

Medium aromatic with light floral notes, white peach, and nectarine. The palate is elegant with good intensity and density. It has a touch of spice and vanilla on the palate mixed with white and yellow fruits. The acidity is soft and the finish is long.

This Chenin Blanc has a nose suggestive of spring flowers with hints of honeysuckle, all supported by balanced, clean acidity. Floral notes open to a mid-palate with tropical guava, citrus and melon flavors. The wine finishes dry and lingers long on the palate. 

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

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

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

Crisp aromas of green melon, light floral notes and lime blossom. The wine has a really pretty texture and nice density, highlighted by fresh honeydew melon and papaya fruit flavors. There is some persistent rosemary and sage underneath the fruit flavor. It is medium plus in body and balanced with medium acidity.

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

This full bodied wine retains elegance and cut with still powerful. It has glazed citrus fruit and candied pear with minerality. Aromas give white floral notes like jasmine and lilies that continue through on the palate. It finishes with lime pith and yellow apple with a long slightly warming end. 

Crip aromas of citrus and apple lead to a very clean and concentrated set of flavors including apple, pear, and lemon, with mineral notes as well. Quite tasty, with medium-plus body for Pinot Grigio and a longer finish. Cora Pinot Grigio is gently pressed then fermented for two weeks at cool temperatures (15°- 16° C) in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then bottled in screw-cap bottles in order to maintain its fresh, bright flavors.

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

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

This Oregon wine gives aromas and flavors of citrus, honeysuckle, almond, quince and yellow pear. It is medium weight, clean, bright and slightly rounded in texture with integrated acidity and a touch of straw/hay on the finish.

Aromas are ripe apple, white peach, and tropical fruit (lychee in particular). The palate is medium-plus in body with continued orchard fruits, a lightly creamy texture and some minerality. On the finish, one finds citrus in the form of fresh acidity and soft bitterness.

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.

There are aromas of pear, citrus and light florality in this white Alsatian blend. The palate is medium plus in body with a mélange of orchard fruits (apple, pear, peach, nectarine and apricot), minerality, herbs, citrus, candied lime peel, chamomile, florality and salinity. There is good density here, but it stays elegant. This wine has the allusion of sweetness, but is actually just very ripe.

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

The nose opens with aromas of white nectarine, apricot, and notes of hay. The palate is minerally with white peach and orchard fruit flavors accented by light salinity. Medium plus in body and round with lively acidity.

From the Producer: "This wine reflects the substance and diversity of southeast Seneca Lake. It fermented in both vats and old oak (228 liter Burgundy barrels and demi-muids) with indigenous yeasts for several months, as is typical of our wines. Combining aromas of mineral and fruit: mango, jasmine, flint, it delivers a balanced texture, straightforward while being both long and soft."

This is an aromatic wine with notes of white peach, nectarine, rosewater and jasmine. On the palate it has flavors of pear, peach and citrus are balanced by a vibrant note of ginger, lemon peel, lemon zest and jasmine. This is medium plus in body with a long finish.

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."

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

Aromas are of white peach, apricot, slate and citrus. The round palate bursts with crisp, tart apple, green pear, melon, tropical fruits and ripe but zesty citrus. It is texturally creamy with refreshing acidity and a long finish.

Peach and apricot with minerality begin the aromas for this wine. It follows through with more complex melon, green apple and some dried herbs, like dill. Medium bodied, citrus focused with medium acidity and medium aromatics. This wine is high-toned but beautifully approachable Sancerre. 

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.

Aromas of yellow tropical fruits such as papaya and passionfruit invite you to this dry Finger Lakes Gruner Veltliner. The palate is clean and lifted with green and yellow fruits -- citrus, unripe pineapple, nectarine, yellow pear, papaya and grapefruit. Tasty!

From the Producer: "A classically bright Finger Lakes Riesling, with vibrant citrus and fresh green herbal notes on a light and refreshing frame, finishing with slate and lemon curd. While good to keep for another five to eight years, this wine can be enjoyed immediately with roasted poultry, poached fish with citrus and ginger, a vegetarian curry, or fine aged cheeses."

Notes of apple, pear and citrus are subtle on the nose. On the palate, the Viognier adds a touch of florality to go along with apple, stone fruit and citrus flavors. Clean and crisp with medium body and finish.

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

This medium weight wine offers yellow plum, ripe peach and pineapple aromas. The palate is creamy with ripe tropical fruit like passionfruit, golden kiwi, apricot and membrillo paste (quince jam)  with some dried herbs and a light bitterness that balances the acidity.

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

Very fragrant, with complex and unusual. Melon, pear, fresh thyme and tarragon, florality, and stone fruit. The palate is rich and full bodied, not sweet but slightly viscous in an interesting way. Some tropical fruits here, combined with floral notes and enough acidity to provide good balance. Ripe and fresh, fascinating. Full bodied with a long finish.

This Viognier has an enticing fragrance with anise, crushed stone, light florality, and lemon peel with peach and apricot. The palate is medium plus weight with flavors that resemble the nose. This Viognier stays lifted, with its acidity making the texture lively and supple.

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.

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

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

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.

"With a nose typical of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, the wine has intense passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aromas, with herbal notes of heather, nettle and grass. It has a lively palate of tropical fruits with crisp lime acidity and lingering passion fruit." - Frederick Wildman

Very pretty aromas of stone fruit, spearmint, and white flowers.  The palate is medium weight, refreshing, and clean, offering notes of rosewater, white peach, yellow plum and a touch of salinity.

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

Bright and fruity aromas join with mineral notes on the nose. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied and soft with dried stone fruits and toasted nuts balanced by fresh acidity.

Medium-plus aromas of apricot candy, honeycomb, and nectarines. Tart fruits lead on the palate, dominated by lemon zest and pink grapefruit that lead to softer, rounded flavors of melon and peach. Medium weight with bright acidity and a crisp, lingering finish.

Ravines Dry Riesling is a unique and elegant expression of the Finger Lakes terroir. Delicate yet complex on with lemon pith and white flowers mingled with pear, apple, dehydrated nectarine and grapefruit citrus notes followed by a lingering mineral finish and a vibrant acidity.

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. "

The nose opens with lemon oil, juicy peaches, and a slight stoniness. Starfruit, lime juice, and crunchy starfruit add to the palate, followed by a granny smith note that coats the mouth. Crisp acidity to finish.

Bright and juicy aromas of tart apple, lemon, pear and apricot. Clean, pure, and complex. The beautifully round texture of this wine showcases flavors of Golden Delicious apple, creamy lees, and lemon oil.

Aromas are lightly woody with a touch of vanilla, some tropical fruits, a bit of apple skin, and Golden delicious apples. This wine has a full but not heavy mouthfeel, rounded but with good acidity. Both tropical and orchard fruits help to produce a delightful quaff. Delicious, medium-plus in body, with a long finish.

Aromas of lemon oil, chamomile, melon, and apple with a hint of spice. In the mouth, the wine has a rounded texture with moderate acidity. Citrus, pear, peach and melon dominate the flavor profile. Its flavor has good intensity with a touch of minerality: it is extremely delicious, refreshing and versatile.

Medium-plus aromas of orange, golden apple, green melon, talc, and fresh herbs. Generous weight and roundness on the palate with balanced, lively acidity. Flavors echo the aromas along with apricot and orange rind

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

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

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

Aromas are lifted and fresh with nectarine and citrus standing out. This is also aromatic in the mouth with white peach, nectarine and jasmine. It is clean and succulent with nice weight and moderate acidity.

Floral aromas are balanced with scents of guava, melon, Granny Smith apple and nectarine. The palate is medium plus in body and silky with similar flavors to the notes, but it ends with slight nuttiness and green tropical fruit.

Tropical aromas include pineapple, guava, peach candy and a touch of green pepper. Refreshing acidity balances more tropical fruit notes with a hint of fresh-cut grass and a long peachy finish.

The perfect wine for summer! Notes of white peach, lime, apricot and ginger are wrapped around light, lingering floral tones. The palate is clean, dry and lightly fizzy, showing juicy lemon and lime flavors floating among a distinct minerally bass note.

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

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

This Gruner Veltliner is a medium to full in style for the variety. It gives a melange of yellow orchard fruits -- apple, pear, white peach, apricot and nectarine, along with some lemon and minerality. The acidity is moderate and the texture is lightly rounded and softly creamy while still giving refreshment.

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

This is high quality Gruner Veltliner with more density and depth than an entry level wine. It is succulent and juicy with attractive florality and notes of fennel, white peach, almond paste and coriander. The texture is waxy-creamy, yet still zippy.

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.

Beautiful aromas of ripe citrus, pear, green apple, white pepper and limestone. The palate is succulent with notes of apple, baked pear, flint and hot stones. It is medium-pus in body with medium acidity and notes of dried herbs and green apple on the finish.

Delicate stone fruit, glazed green pears, apple candy, white blossom, peach followed by strong minerality to provide a delightfully balanced mouthfeel. 

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

Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of poached peaches, spiced apples, and flowers with a supple, tangy, medium body and a polished engaging, long finish with shades of golden kiwi citrus salad and honeyed green apples with no oak flavor.

Red strawberries and ripe fruits are attractive on the nose. On the palate, this wine is medium weight with classic cherry fruitiness, vanilla, and light spices on a smooth and elegant frame

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.

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

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.

Aromas are smoky with a bit of earth and burnt sugar, mulberry, cassis red fruits, and something wildly Alpine and foresty. The palate is juicy and fresh, with wild berry flavors, spiced plum, cloves, herbal notes, and a slight herbaceousness. Moderate acidity and tannins. This is a wine with soul, medium bodied with a long finish.

"Blueberry, plum, tobacco and citrus-zest aromas. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Fresh and juicy with good structure. Drink or hold." - James Suckling 92

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.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famously the strongest, most powerful, and longest-lived wine of the southern Rhône. Louis Barruol’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape from contracted growers is a classic expression of the region with aromas and flavors of cherry, thyme, lavender, truffle, and olives.

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.

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

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

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

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.

This dark pink rose champagne is dry, yet fruit forward with raspberry, ripe strawberry and cherry notes. It is more wine-like and mellow with understated bubbles. Bright and festive flavors are softly textured. This wine is a great match at the table.

Aromas are ripe and clean with notes of white peach, lime, and apple. This Prosecco's soft and rounded texture is complemented by flavors of peach, apricot, and citrus fruits.

Wine Spectator, 91 Points: A creamy viscosity complements the texture of this harmonious version. An accessible crowd-pleaser, with lightly juicy acidity and delicate flavors of chopped almond, baked pear, saline and citrus. Disgorged January 2019.

Elegant Champagne that shows fine balance and texture, supporting a subtle range of peach, blanched almond, biscuit, mineral and light spice.

This wine is sweetly aromatic, offering strawberry, raspberry, clementine, and orange peel. In the mouth, it is slightly frizzante, tingly fresh and dry, with juicy strawberry and white pepper notes as well as a touch of citrus pith. Bright acidity provides lovely freshness. Sine the wine is unfined and unfiltered, expect some sediment.

Aromas of apple, stone fruit, chalk and pear coming from the Macabeo and Parellada varieties together with some hints of yeast and biscuit. Small and very persistent bubbles.

Fresh mineral notes on the nose of crushed seashells and lemon peel. On the palate, the texture is lovely with a fine and thorough bead. Flavors include apple, lemon peel and a hint of stone fruit on the mineral-laden, dry 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 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.

This French bubbly is fun and fruity, and a great alternative to Prosecco. Aromas of green apple and citrus fruits are complemented by soft florality and Anjou pear. A refreshing, dry palate with notes of white peach, lemon, and lingering zippy finish.

Fresh scents of apple and pear on the nose. Crisp orchard fruits and a lively sense of minerality flow seamlessly to the creamy, clean finish. Sustainable farmed and aged 18 months in bottle.

Straw yellow in color with golden hues. Aromas of apple butter and golden raisin. On the palate this is a refreshing wine with golden apple, biscuit, light toast and medium-size bubbles. It is clean and develops a creamy texture as it sits in the glass.

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.

This sparkler offers peach, apricot and apple notes that are nicely creamy and ripe. It is medium in weight, but the concentration is good and it is texturally generous.

This champagne is classically aromatic with croissant, yeast biscuits, apple turn over and bosc pear with some hazelnut aromas. The flavors are white raspberry and vanilla. The palate is clean and crisp, with a long wine like finish that wraps this wine into a nice package.

A fresh and lively Prosecco with lots of lemon and lime character, as well as spiced pears. Medium body, lovely fruit and a fresh finish. Green apple and fragrant spring-blossom aromas leap out of the glass while the enjoyable palate delivers creamy white peach, citrus and pear. It's bright and charming, with crisp acidity and a foaming mousse.

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

Red currant, rhubarb, raspberry and tangerine aromas. On the palate this is a very refreshing sparkler with notes of raspberry and strawberry, blood orange and minerality. It is dry, crisp, and complex.

Elegant aromas of hawthorn, wildflower, white peach and sliced pear. The vibrant balanced palate has flavors of citrus, crisp apple and a hint of ginger set against a firm acidity and a soft, foaming mousse. It has a clean dry finish.

Aromas are soft and enticing with notes of white flowers, pear, and golden apple. This is a relaxed Prosecco, that combines a round and velvety texture with playful acidity that keeps singing throughout the palate. Flavors of white peach, apricot, and red apple present themselves in this elegant bubbly.

Nicely structured and well-balanced with apple and apple skin flavors combining with minerality in this vibrant, harmonious sparkler.

Coconut and lime with a sweet and subtle and apricot note. The aromas smell creamy and reminiscent of caraway. The palate shows brighter citrus notes, namely lime zest and a slight nutty and white chocolate finish.

From the Producer: "Full flavor, earthy touches and great texture with a long, persistent finish."

A fruity nose of lime and melon with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe and anise while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish. This vibrant showstopper is beautifully soft and feminine, brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners and tojis. Brewed in Hiroshima, the birthplace of Ginjo sake, which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production. Once mastered, it enables a highly controlled, precise fermentation, resulting in vibrant fruit aromas. This Junmai Ginjo is bottled immediately without charcoal filtering.

From the Producer: " Aromas of white flower, Asian pear & steamed rice. Finishes elegantly with rich minerality and rice texture."

Aromas of white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. On the palate you will find citrus, white pepper, and fresh herbal notes with a long, clean finish.

From the producer: "Ripe and smoky, the nose on this cider is classic bittersweet apple: apples left in the orchard, roses, dust, honey, bacon, leather, and damp leaves. The mid-palate is thick, rich and textured. In the finish, chalky tannin dominates with dried apples and woodsmoke."

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."

A champagne method style cider with  a moderate bouquet of blueberry and blackcurrant and blackcap notes, yellow soft baked apple and some lime zest. The palate is semi-dry and crisp with soft tannin structure there is some ripe peach flavor and cherry pit. There is a distinctive crab apple grip to the finish and is tart and approachable. 

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

Vibrant and enticing aromas of ripe kiwi, cherry, and subtle notes of honeysuckle.  The mouthfeel is round with delicate bubbles. A touch of almond and sweet peach linger on the 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.

A very traditional drink of Turkey, this Raki is quintessential. Intense aromas and flavors or aniseed with a very creamy and easy texture when water is added. An ideal partner with fish or tapas.

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. 

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.

From the Prodcuer: 29 different herbs and spices are sourced all around the world to make Noilly Prat Rouge. Among them Sweet orange from Spain, Cinnamon from Sri Lanka, Cinchona bark from Ecuador, cloves from Madagascar and Cocoa beans from Venezuela.

A well made orange wine with a white floral bouquet of elderflower, white flowers and orange blossom with apricot and peach orchard fruit. This is a refreshing medium weight wine with no taste or bitterness from contact with the white wine skins. The palate delivers clementine, candied orange peel, ginger, almond and some white pepper.