YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Ham"

This wine smells unctuous before you even put it in your mouth. Scents of baked apple and peach, cardamon and honey greet you in the glass. It is dense and rich with honey apple, pineapple and peach flavors combining with cardamon, ginger, five-spice and a granitic mineral note. Although there is a touch of sweetness, this is equally refreshing. Full bodied, concentrated and a perfect example of the Brand vineyard.

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.

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

This aromatic, attractive Gewurztraminer is semi-dry. It is loaded with fresh lychee fruit along with ginger and jasmine. Absolutely divine with spicy Thai food. This is not heavy--the acid stays zinging along with pretty, exotic tropical fruit that is ripe and pure.

This begins with attractive apple pie, pineapple, elegant oak, creamsicle and vanilla aromas. The palate is quite rich and creamy, but shows balanced acidity. Midweight, elegant and flavorful, this finishes with notes of yellow apple, pear, vanilla bean and crème brûlée. Try it with turkey, chicken, roasted pork with apples, caramelized sweet potatoes or squash.

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.

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 is a quite powerful, classic Burgundy white. Aromas of flint, matchstick, toast and light butter present on the nose. It has a lovely, silky texture with apple and poached pear fruit flavors accompanied by vanilla, oak-influenced spices, flint, earth and mineral tones. Its elegance is especially notable as it breathes - the wine gains complexity as flavors of vanilla, crème brûlée, toast and butter become more pronounced and linger through the the long and satisfying 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 the producer: Pale yellow colour. The nose shows the strong limestone influence: mineral, stone driven, citrus fruits and some white fruits (peach) after some aeration. The wine fermented in a large recent oak cask (foudre) and was on full lees until bottling. The palate is quite strict, bone dry, with a racy sapid acidity that gives a juicy texture on the finish. The wine has a nice concentration, but because it is bone dry with a ripe acidity, it feels elegant and delicate.

Aromas lemon/lime and white peach lead to a crisp set of flavors. As expected from a Mosel Riesling, there is minerality that provides tension, as well as ripe citrus and apricot notes. Dry, clean, and juicy with a longer silky finish.

Medium aromas with bold ripeness along with notes of caramel apple and brown butter. Ripe and rich on the palate with medium-plus weight. Round and honeyed (yet dry), showing flavors of apple tart and nutmeg with a long, generous finish.

From the producer: Delicate at first then tropically ripe, brimming with apricot, nectarine and a touch of pineapple. Lemon citrus and acacia blossom balance the sweetness effortlessly.

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."

91 POINTS - Lively, with a tasty mix of yellow apple and yellow plum fruit flavors backed by honeysuckle and jasmine oil notes. Long, fresh and focused finish. -James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

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 Late Harvest Riesling is crafted in the traditional German Spätlese style, with natural sweetness balanced by lively acidity. The outcome is a wine with an elegant yet luscious nose, followed by a generous palate of crisp ripe stone fruit and floral notes, lingering into a long, naturally sweet finish. 4.3% residual sugar.

From the producer: "Our versatile, Kabinett-style Riesling is marked by a refined interplay of sweetness and freshness. Harvested in the heart of our season, this, fruit-forward wine exhibits a rich mouthfeel and a satisfying finish."

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.

The nose gives notes of buttercream, vanilla and apple. On the palate, this is classic Bourgogne Blanc -- the apple-pear-lemon fruit is completely wrapped in a judicious use of high quality oak giving subtle flavors of vanilla, spice and light toast. Creamy, buttery notes are present, but nothing is over the top here. This medium-plus bodied Chardonnay is pure and textbook, French style.

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

This white Burgundy shows six years’ aging with some nice elements of concentration, roundness, buttered popcorn and pleasant oxidation. The fruit reminds one of apples sautéed in butter and deglazed with a hint of apple cider, as well of flavors of ripe bosc and Asian pear, nut skin and white tea. Medium to fuller-bodied with a creamy texture.

This is a wonderful and complex semi-dry Riesling. At first, it begins with notes of petrol mixed with white tea and tropical fruit such as guava. The palate gives generous apricot, pineapple and guava fruitiness mixed with minerality and florality. The wine can seem weighty at first sip, but the acid stays perky and with the right food, it dances on the palate.

Aromas of lime, lemon, green apple and lime blossom give way to a round and nicely concentrated palate. This wine is partially aged in neutral oak barrel giving some lees qualities to the palate. Overall this wine has good density, light ripe sweet citrus and good green apple fruit all over. 

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.

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.

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 wine is clean and nicely crisp while still being flavorful, concentrated and creamy. The nose gives vanilla and light apple aromas while the palate delivers notes of apples, apple blossoms, pears, donut peaches and vanilla bean. This undergoes partial oak aging which is relayed more in the texture than the taste. Texturally this is creamy and satiny; this Chardonnay is immensely drinkable and versatile at the table or on its own.

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! It offers complex aromas of apples and apple skins, white flowers, old wood, toast, and muted orchard fruit. The palate has lovely moderate acidity, its fruit balanced by wood and structuring elements. This is an understated wine, medium in body and length.

A classic creamy/buttery style with vanilla, apple/pear notes; refreshing acidity balances and a hint of toast on the finish.

Delicious and ripe with sweet baked apples, yet completely fresh!

The plump texture in this complex but approachable white stays focused thanks to the mineral and ginger underpinnings that mark the peach, honeysuckle and quince flavors.

Classic Burgundian aromas include apple, and tree nuts. The palate echoes the nose with more apples and nut skin, touches of tropical fruit and spice.  Fuller-bodied and lightly structured with lingering minerality.

Aromas or stone fruits, citrus and some chalk/talc on the nose.  Just off-dry and beautifully balanced, this delicious crowd pleaser offer juicy peach and citrus flavors with lingering minerality.

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

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.

This is a classic and well-made Gewurztraminer from a cool vintage. Aromas of lychee, ginger skin, and honeysuckle greet the nose of this medium-bodied wine and carry through to the bright and flavorful palate where lychee, white flowers, ginger, pear, and light brown spices add complexity. It is dry with integrated acidity and round texture.

Ripe pears aromas begin the medium-bodied Chardonnay. More pear/yellow apple notes on the palate with a touch of lemon and rounder finish.

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

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

Aromas of dark berries with some macerated fruit as well. The palate is clean and smooth with flavors of black olive, blackberry and prune alongside savory herbs. It is medium-bodied, with medium acidity and long cherry finish.

This medium aromatic high tones wine presents floral notes with red cherry and black tea. The flavors have cooked plums, concentrated red cherry, pressed flowers and violets. There are also darker fruit such as black cap and black cherry on the medium plus finish with fine tannins. 

This instantly likeable Beaujolais displays darker fruits and more body than one might expect from Gamay. It is quite saturated for the genre; in fact, it has enough black currants to even call it inky! Notes of minerality, cinnamon and black pepper add complexity to this smooth and vibrant wine.

Aromas of black berry, damson plum cassis and vanilla. On the palate this is concentrated and full of elegance and finesse. Small blue fruits, especially currants, and nice depth of flavor with fine/silky tannins to support.

Aromas of brambly blackberry, cassis, licorice and black plum. The palate is smooth, with ripe and well-integrated tannins that provide a well-balanced structure. Stewed red and black fruits, plum and a touch of toast on the palate.

Slightly earthy aromas with additional notes of cherry, crushed peppercorns and cured meat. On the plate this wine is dry with flavors plum, cherry, vanilla and savory herbs. It is medium in body with juicy acidity and a long smoky finish.

This delicious red opens with deep aromas of leather, cigar box and red fruit. Plush flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and pomegranate lend a touch of fruit sweetness that is a nice counterpoint to the soft, chewy tannins.

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

Raspberry and light earth with nice balance of fruit and acidity on the palate. Medium plus tannins with licorice and black cherry with some high tone spicy notes. There is no oak notes which makes this a restrained style of malbec. 

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.

Mixed berries on the nose and the palate. There is nice spice integration with medium tannins and integrated acidity with darker fruit like plum, black cherries, and blackberries.

From the Producer: Barda is the local term for “eroded steep slope” Often perceived as the “village level” Pinot Noir at Chacra, Barda is sourced from the estate’s “youngest vines” planted in the 1990s. The vines are ungrafted, from an original massale selection on sandy calcareous soils presenting a more high toned aromatic component in the wine. Barda is fermented in equal parts concrete and French oak, 15% of which is new followed by an 11 month elévage. Unfined/unfiltered with minimal sulphur.

Rose, liquorice, iodine, pepper

This wine gives off dark berries, lingonberry, raspberry and soil aromas.On the palate, there is ripe boysenberry, black plum, black cherry and black raspberry fruit, along with savory bramble, licorice root and a touch of cocoa to balance it. The wine is medium weight, yet dense and supple. Delicious and surprisingly textural.

On the nose this wine has Moroccan spices, wet stone, smoke and black fruit like plum and blackberry. On the palate, there are rich blackcurrants and black cherries with dried herbs and garrigue along with notes of spice, kirsch, black licorice and bitter chocolate. This red is dense, with beautiful structure, velvety tannins and good length.

This classic Italian wine is an ideal pairing with food. The nose is quite berry forward with Italian herbs. This medium bodied wine has tart berry fruit with balanced tannins, touches of rustic herbs and some forest floor and tobacco notes. 

Aromas of mocha, clove and black cherry are fragrant and indicate good ripeness to follow. This is easy drinking wine is medium in weight and offers cherry, blackcurrant and notes of smoke, cocoa, hickory and black pepper. The tannins are round and the finish is juicy!

There are aromas of black raspberry and its leaf, as well as blackberries in this Loire red. The palate is medium weight with black raspberry, blackberry, soil and mineral notes (stone and iron). It has integrated acidity and fine tannins; this is tasty, juicy and crushable!

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

Rich and plush, with concentrated cherry tart, plum pudding and dark currant flavors that are well-structured, showing cocoa powder and allspice accents on the open-textured finish. Drink now through 2025. – Wine Spectator, 91 Points

Attractive notes of truffle, red and black cherry and dark earth invite you to this Loire red. This medium weight wine gives fresh blackcurrant and some cranberry flavors with medium acidity and tannin. A classic Bourgueil with flavors of truffle, forest floor and cherry. This is a lovely food wine but also easy to drink.

Lightly smoky plums and blackberries combine with sandalwood in the aromas of this wine. The palate is medium weight with excellent fruit concentration and juicy, mouthwatering structure. This Cabernet Franc is redolent of plums, black cherries and blackberries with light pepper and baking spice, earth, mineral and smoke notes. The wine has lively acidity, moderate tannins and a long, satisfying finish

Our notes: Aromas are of plum, black cherry, earth and truffle. This is medium weight with black cherry, raspberry and plum fruit that's ripe, not tart. It is fresh with mostly pure fruit and a touch of cooked as well. There are hints of orange, cinnamon and chalk. Tannins are nicely rounded. From the producer: The beautiful deep ruby-violet colors of the Pinot Noir wine give way to aromas of very ripe red fruits (cherry, blackberry and raspberry). The nose is intense and well integrated, with aromas of cooked red fruits and roasted coffee beans. There are also hints of graphite and cinnamon. Very round and smooth on the attack, with tight tannins on the palate. In the mouth come flavors of smoke and prune. This wine is ready to drink, but could also be kept for some years.

The aromas are of cranberry, stewed plums and light vegetal scents. This cru Beaujolais is medium wieght with flavors of juicy plums, pomegranates, red cherries, and even tomato sauce! It has some minerality (think iron or brick dust) and is finely tannined with medium acidity. 

Aromas are of blackberry, black cherry, soil and truffles. On the palate, this is medium weight and tastes of a wild blackberry patch of ripe berries surrounded by bramble and forest. Due to the older vine age, it shows good intensity, density and complexity for Pinot Noir with wild dark fruits like black currants well-integrated with smoke, black pepper, cinnamon and earth.

Aromas are complex with raspberry tea, earthy truffle notes and bright herbs.  The palate is dense with raspberry coulis and more herbs (bay, eucalyptus) which interplays nicely with the ripe fruit.  Integrated but present tannins make this approachable now or age-worthy. Clean and pure with fresh acid and lingering red cherry.

This medium-bodied wine gives flavors of blackberries, plums, tobacco and kid leather. Complex, interesting and a great value!

This wine begins with dark, steeped berries encircling fireplace and pine forest aromas. in the mouth, it is creamy and full-flavored, exhibiting wild black currant and dark chocolate flavors mixed with sweet tobacco and black cherry candy. The wine envelops your whole mouth and glides down the throat, leaving a hint of smoke and mocha. First rate and drinking beautifully now, but will age through 2028.

Lifted red fruits of black cherry and wild strawberry along with carbonic and earthy notes (wet stone, fresh herbs) dominate the aromas. The palate offers plum, black raspberry and ripe pomegranate along with plenty of minerality and touches of bramble, baking spice, graphite and black tea. Crisp acidity and fine tannins make it a wonderful food companion.

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.

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

Red cherry aromas dominate the nose which touches of sandalwood, spice and smoke. The palate is medium in body with more red berries/plum, some minerality with vanilla in the background.  Velvety tannins and fresh acidity provide the backbone.

Aromatics of black cherry, dried cranberries, truffle and bark are subtle and classic. This Pinot is fairly dense and chewy, medium plus in body with fine textural tannins and integrated acid. Fruit of macerated black and red cherries, cassis, black tea and spicy cinnamon are its calling card.

The wine has a fine bouquet of black raspberries, garrigue, pepper, roasted meats and a fine base of dark soil tones. On the palate it is deep, full-bodied and quite elegant for this vintage, with a fine core of fruit, excellent mineral drive and grip, ripe tannins and a long, tangy finish that shows just a touch of backend heat.

Aromas include macerated red cherries with spicy wood and smoke notes. Round and soft on the palate with spiced red and black cherry flavors supported by a touch of black pepper and smoke. It is medium in body and acidity.

Rich yet medium-bodied, offering an exciting bouquet of berry, oak, earth and spice notes, with bold streaks of blueberry, raspberry, mocha and floral flavors. It finishes with an aftertaste of anise and cherries.

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.

Aromas include boysenberry and light floral notes.  The palate has nice density and balance with red and black cherry, plum, and touches of earth and smoke.

Aromas of dark cherry, baking spice, and cocoa lead to a palate of cherry, plum, toast and cinnamon. This is medium weight in body and acidity with soft, integrated tannins.

"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

Medium aromas of red cherry, high toned fruit and some tart pomegranate. The palate is clean and medium bodied with red cherry, plum, and cranberry. It has medium plus acidity with light tannin structure. 

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

Highly perfumed aromas of dark cherries, blackberry, olive, and violet. A mineral component adds lift to this silky and deliciously balanced Syrah. It has amazing energy, with a long, concentrated finish.

This wine begins with aromas of dark berries intermingling with hints of potpourri and sassafras. On the palate, it opens up with about an hour of air, revealing a medium-plus bodied Pinot with smoky and candied black cherry and blackberry fruit, along with pepper, violets and more sassafras. Acidity and tannins are moderate. It finishes with a savory note of tree bark/forest matching the ripe fruit.

Quite aromatic with red fruit notes (cherry and strawberry), pine needles and dry flowers. On the palate it is medium body with black cherry and raspberry tea flavors, dried herbs, and minerality. Fairly typical for Savigny.

Fresh and lively, revealing a pretty floral note of violet, with cherry, plum and robust tobacco flavors. Offers a hint of dark chocolate on the firm, muscular finish. Harmonious and powerful. Drink now through 2030. 4,000 cases imported. — MW – 93 Points, Wine Spectator

Classic aromas of red fruit (cherry, cranberry and pomegranate) with spice, and forest floor. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is definitely Italian with black cherry, licorice root, olive tapenade and light earth. The tannins are present, but not in the way, and the acidity is fresh.

Raspberry, red cherry and strawberry fruit are perky and fresh in this Burgundy. There's a touch of cinnamon and pepper spice as well as mineral notes. The wine is medium weight and clean with fine to moderate tannins. This wine from the Cote Chalonnaise benefits from an hour of air and then makes a great accompaniment to a range of foods. It finishes with juicy plums and a touch of earth.

Bursting with dried red cherry and brambly fruits, this Primitivo (Zinfandel) offers aromas of coffee beans, dark chocolate, prunes, fruit cake and spices. The palate is rich and juicy with integrated tannins and flavors that echo the rich aromas.

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.

Classic nose of red fruits, minerality and plums. The palate is medium in body with plum, raspberry, and pomegranate flavors alongside crushed rocks, black pepper and cinnamon. It is playful and fun, with a long finish.

Rich aromas of cassis and cocoa lead to a robust palate with more black currant notes and touches of licorice and spice.  A nice round mouthfeel with integrated tannins and balanced acidity leads to a slightly meaty finish with a hint of cured olives and black pepper.

Smokey aromatics with raspberry, roasted red pepper, tobacco and some violet florals. The palate is medium with smoke echoing the aromas. This wine has flavors dark berries, dark chocolate, black pepper, with medium acidity and some grippy tannins that come together with the smokey finish.

Old world aromas include tobacco, leather and underbrush with touches of red fruit. The palate is spicy with cinnamon and cedar notes supported by red cherry and pomegranate. Integrated tannins a fresh acidity keep the wine focused; earthy/mineral finish with lingering raspberry notes.

Medium aromatics of spice, licorice, horse saddle and blackberry with some camphor notes. This Syrah is dry and masculine with dark black licorice, vanilla and clove. This wine is intense yet lifted. 

Aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, smoke, dried herbs and graphite. It is medium in body with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is medium with black raspberry notes. This is a textbook Blaufrankisch that can be served chilled.

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

Aromas of red cherry and crushed rocks. The palate is medium weight with raspberries, plums and red cherries. Very clean, with a slight chalkiness and good density. This Finger Lakes wine has good density, fine tannins and is totally quaffable!

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.

Smoked ham, violets, graphite, cold ashes, liquorice.

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 wine displays aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit with a hint of earthy notes. Bright flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with hints of spice. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish.

The nose entices with luscious blackberry jam and some smoke while the palate is medium weight and juicy with blackberries, light earthiness, blueberry pie and subtle tobacco notes.

This has aromatics of red fruits and earth. It is medium weight with a melange of red fruits, especially raspberry, as well as cinnamon and pepper. This complex wine offers crisp acidity, medium tannins and a long, ripe finish. 

The nose offers pretty red fruits of cherry and raspberry, along with hints of truffle. This pale-colored Pinot Noir is light to medium weight, yet completely on point with its grape varietal and terroir. Red fruits of strawberry and raspberry join with spicy cinnamon notes in this clean, crisp, food-friendly red.

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

This deeply colored wine offers powerful aromas of mulberry, mocha, sweet wood, and damson plum. In the mouth, it is juicy with moderate plus acidity. The aromas are echoed in the flavors—plum, dark chocolate, smoke, mulberry, and sweet wood. Tannins are fine-grained and nearly invisible, but they provide just enough structure. It is medium plus in body and length.

This wine is light to medium-bodied with notes of candied black cherry, bright splashes of cranberry, and a kiss of black pepper. It is dry and well-balanced with a long finish.

This red blend begins with lightly earthy, soil notes mixed with ripe blackberry, black cherry, cranberry and black currant notes. It is medium weight with juicy acid and fine tannins. Cocoa powder and smoke add complexity as it turns denser with air.

This is a great, entry-level Finger Lakes red wine value. It is medium weight with flavors of bing cherry, blackberry, and a touch of smoke. This isn't green at all; it has enough ripeness and yet, it stays sleek with fine tannins and medium acidity. A light woodsiness, red cherry and cranberry evolve on the finish.

Aromas of fresh and smoky blackberries and plums. On the palate, this is medium weight or slightly less in body, with flavors of black currants, blackberry seeds, cherries, earth and smoke. It is medium in acid with fine tannins. This red is silky and fresh… the ultimate picnic wine! Note: This is a liter bottle.

90 Points Wine Spectator: Well-built and elegantly focused, with expressive raspberry, sweet anise and black tea flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026.

The nose provides cherry aromas with a touch of fresh strawberry. Tart on the attack, this is neither brambly nor loaded with dried herbs; instead the fruit carries the tune very pleasantly. This could do both porch swing and table duty.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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."

Sparkling and semi sweet cider with aromas of bosc pear, peach cherry blossom and nectarine. This is a burst of juicy and round ripe fruit with some minerality on the back end. 

This dry cider is a blend of heirloom, bittersweet, bittersharp, sharp, and wild seedling apples. Clean and crisp, with green apple, citrus and passionfruit on the nose. White flowers, mineral and slate come through on the palate, finishing with chalky tannins and an edge of mouthwatering acidity. An incredibly generous pairing partner, this cider will enliven poultry, ham, squash bisques, and sharp cheeses.

Softer aromas of apricot, quine, bosc pear and hazelnut with some savory tones. This medium style cider tastes of rose peppercorns, worn leather and black cherry. There is a long savory finish with Italian herbs and soft apple notes. 

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.