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.

Strikes a terrific balance between mouthwatering acidity, fresh herbal notes of lemon verbena and thyme, and core flavors of Key lime, Meyer lemon, pineapple and tangerine. Gains momentum on the finish, where the flavors sing in harmony and complexity. Wine Spectator, 93 Points

This 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.

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.

The aromas are similar to those you might find in a Sauvignon Blanc, notably with scents of melon. On the palate, this is medium weight with cantaloupe and other melons, peach, minerality and some volcanic notes. It is high acid. The Diego grape is indigenous and like so many Canary Island wines, this is a unique exploration.

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

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.

Aromas of peach and white flowers emanate from the glass. The palate is also floral with pear, more stone fruit flavors and a touch of lemon. It is medium-weight and extremely quaffable with a touch of minerality on the finish.

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, mouthfilling and round, yet it stays fresh and bright with succulent acidity. There are savory lanolin-beeswax notes that reinforce the identity of dry Semillon.

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.

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.

Aromas are clean with pear, honey and some biscuit notes. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is juicy with cantaloupe, apple, honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and candied citrus. The acidity is mouthwatering and the citrussy finish lingers.

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.

Aromas of seashells, wool, white flowers and peach. On the palate this is a medium body wine with medium acidity and flavors of tangerine, crushed rocks, apricot and light jasmine.

This white Burgundy offers a light apple-cream-citrus combo on the nose. On the palate, it is mineral-driven with apple, stone and wood-spice notes melding seamlessly. Crisp and fresh at first, but with more air, touches of toast evolve. The finish is like fall apples, butter and understated oak. This is extremely versatile at the table--you'll want a sip after every bite of food because it provides that much relief and complement to all kinds of cuisine.

Consider Jacquère as sunshine in a glass by the meadow! It is light and crisp with gentle florality, great mineral character, and even notes of Alpine meadow. The Labbé Abymes is all of these plus complex notes of pear, green apple and just enough acidity to keep it light and refreshing.

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

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."

Medium aromas of tropical pineapple, vanilla and marshmallow with light toast as well. The palate is juicy and medium plus in body with integrated oak, Flavors of slightly sweet apple, pineapple, citrus candy with some vanilla and spice. This is easily likeable and approachable with balanced quaffable acid. 

On the nose, ripe apple aromas mix with delicate smokiness. Medium-bodied, piquant and fresh, this is a complex , elegant and delicious Grüner Veltliner with subtle and integrated ripe yellow-fleshed tropical fruits, orchard fruits and melons. There is attractive leesiness and minerality as well as a round mouthfeel and juicy acidity. Despite its very different grape composition, this Gruner is reminiscent of white Burgundy.

This smells lovely with its citrus, pineapple, starfruit, fresh herb, and lemon candy notes. It is medium weight with crisp, tart, yet lightly tropical flavors such as pineapple, orange, and coconut, along with lemon, and hints of savory marjoram.

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 of vanilla and creme brulee with some soft yellow apple notes. The palate is a full and elegant style chardonnay with classy oak flavors. Some spice and mouth coating but with good acidic structure and a lingering creme brulee flavor.

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. 

"Karine Lauverjat’s 2020 Menetou-Salon is a lovely wine. The aromas jump from the glass in a fine combination of lemon, gooseberry, spring flowers, chalky soil tones, citrus zest and a nice topnote of fresh-culled grass. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, focused and tightly-knit today, with a lovely core and soil undertow, bouncy acids and lovely length and grip on the very well-balanced finish. This is tasty already, but will be even better with six months out from its trans-Atlantic voyage. Good juice. 2021-2027." View from the Cellar, 91 Points

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.

Medium aromatics with notes of Granny Smith apple, Grapefruit, Star fruit and light nectarine. On the palate this is a refreshing wine with flavors of grapefruit, lemongrass, lime, and passion fruit. It is dry and medium in body with a minerally 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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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.

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

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.

Saline and mineral aromas with hints of orange and grapefruit. Quite spritzy, with touches of flowers, orange, apple, and even faint raspberry. Crisp and ultra-clean with good acidity, finishing with pink fruits and citrus.

Ravines Dry Riesling is a unique and elegant expression of the Finger Lakes terroir. Delicate yet complex on with white flowers mingled with pear, apple 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 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, and melon dominate the flavor profile. Its flavor is intense, extremely delicious, and refreshing as well as quite 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.

Light and fresh but aromatically rich: white flowers and honeysuckle, with rounded citrus and lime. It is refreshing in the mouth, with vigorous acidity and a touch or rose petal and violet as well as a reflection of the aromas. It is medium to full bodied, elegant and balanced, with a long finish.

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

This white blend gives aromas of ripe green pear and floral notes. It is dry yet succulent, with peach, melon, and citrus flowers. Enjoy how pretty this is!

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.

This white blend will open up given some air. On the nose, you'll find mostly savory aromas of chamomile and hay, but on the palate, the wine turns tropical with full-flavored yellow fruits, pineapple, golden apple, subtle florality, honey, vanilla, garrigue (Mediterranean herbs) and a savory volcanic note. It is round in mouthfeel and dense with some perceptible tannins.

This is a non-interventionist style with light oxidation and quince paste notes leading to flavors of nut skin, lanolin and orange peel. The mouthfeel is round and the finish is persistent.

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.

Delicate aromas of white flowers, raw almonds, stone fruits and a hint of dried herbs. Medium in body with delicate acidity and notes of pears, light jasmine, citrus oil and lemon-thyme with a long finish.

Bright yellow with golden hues. Fresh and juicy, this delicate Chardonnay expresses aromas of apple, melon and peach combined with exquisite citrus notes. The palate is silky and vibrant with a long and mouthwatering finish.

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.

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 classic, high quality Gruner Veltliner -- clean, crisp, focused and fresh. Flavors of apple, pear, citrus, lemon peel, minerality, white tea, white pepper and dried herbs can be found in this medium weight wine, ending with a saline finish.

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.

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.

Attractive aromas of black and red cherry, plum, smoky cinnamon and bark. Quite flavorful on the palate with the aromas translating onto flavors: Bing cherries, red plum, rhubarb, black pepper, black tea and light cinnamon can be found. The tannins are rounded and it has moderate acidity. It was bottled under screw cap and becomes broader and better integrated with about a half hour of air. It is medium in body and length with lovely brightness.

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.

This Pinot layers in the complexity and tension, showing accents of raspberry and cherry that are laced with dusky spice and black tea.

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.

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

Fresh strawberry-raspberry and red cherry fruit are pure and clean on the nose of this ripe, yet minerally rosé. There's a little zip to keep it lively and on the palate, red cherries and plum are bright and generous. This succulent liter bottle is perfect on its own or with a myriad of foods. When you consider that you get 8 extra ounces per bottle, this really is a deal!

A lovely rose that is balanced and joyful. Aromas of raspberry, lemon and strawberry are appealing and fragrant. Medium weight and juicy with a melange of tart red berry juice, nectarine and citrus. Refreshing, clean and focused, this is an excellent value as are all the Domaine de Fenouillet wines!

Medium aromas include raspberries with touches of white pepper and oregano.  More red berries on the palate with cherry skin, slight peach and blueberry notes. Hints of violets, mineral, and white pepper linger on the finish of this well-balanced and complex rose.

This dry rosé is perfectly balanced, soft, and thirst quenching. Fresh berries, especially strawberry,with a touch of floral character and peach are well-balanced by fresh acid and minerality on the palate.The wine is dry with strawberries lingering on the finish.

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

Fresh powdery aromas of white raspberry and strawberry introduce this wine. The palate is a citrus-underripe raspberry combo that is consistent year-after-year. This is fresh and tart with lemon, grapefruit, lime and sweet-tart red fruits, especially strawberry. It has crisp acidity and tons of minerality. 

This refreshing dry rosé features fresh strawberry aromas and then flavors of pink grapefruit, white cherry and cranberry notes. Silky texture with medium acidity and some orange zest notes with a slightly creamier texture than the previous vintage.  This is a perennial Finger Lakes favorite for locals and tourists alike.

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 less agressive bubbles. Bright and festive flavors are softly textured, without tartness; 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.

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.

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, minerality combining in this vibrant, well-made sparkler.

Quite aromatic with peach, apricot, honeycomb and acacia flowers. The palate is surprisingly dry, crisp, and refreshing with notes of citrus, slightly under-ripe peach, honeysuckle and kumquat. The palate is round with a creamy mousse.

This is very mineral and clean with a lovely, vibrant frothiness. The fruit is subtle, but there is a leesiness from the 20 months in bottle.

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.

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.

Clear with a very light tint of yellow. Floral and fruity on the nose, with delicate spice aromas. This complex sake gives some crisp apple and pear flavors, with slight citrus and almond oil. The midpalate is creamy with a complex body and long, refreshing finish. This is the first saké to have the USDA organic seal. Junmai means "pure rice" and it refers to saké brewed with no added ingredients. Made to be consumed chilled..

Rich and silky sake has layers of coconut, bananas and cream, a hint of fresh pineapple. This cloudy sake is a brew that has some of the original rice solids from fermentation incorporated into the liquid. This leads to a fuller bodied sake. This will pair well with very spice and strong flavors.

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.