YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Pork"

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.

From Producer: Intense aromas of exotic fruit and yellow peach along with floral notes of freesia and hawthorn A pleasing chalkiness combines with full, fresh flavor through the long, persistent finish.

A bouquet of floral aromas on the nose, supported by green apple and stone fruit. The palate is lively, and ripe showcasing flavors of white peach and apricot complimented by a touch of rosewater. The finish is fruity and off-dry with lingering lemon notes.

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.

Medium aromatics with peach and apricot, apple, with a refreshing hint of citrus. The palate is round yet fresh with flavors of pear, wet stone, and a little beeswax character. It is medium in body, with a long finish.

This is an aromatic white with white nectarine and donut peach aromas along with leesy notes. The medium-weight palate is crisp and clean with flavors nicely echoing the aromas (ripe, juicy peach, nectarine and lemon-citrus) and a lovely texture supported by lingering minerality.

This wine gives floral and savory aromatics. On the palate, there is peach and apricot, hazelnut, hay, and white flowers. Dense, round, full and juicy with a light bitterness, you will seek glass after glass!

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 of peach, honeysuckle and orange blossom. On the palate this is a medium-plus bodied wine with flavors of stone fruit (peach and nectarine), citrus peel, fennel, and preserved lemon. Its acidity is medium supporting the creamy texture and the additional honeysuckle and starfruit notes. This wine is not overpowering but elegant and a classic expression of the Viognier grape.

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.

This is classic Macon with its creamy texture and fresh crisp apple flavors.  Stainless steel aging adds to its freshness with subtle pear notes lingering on the 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.

This wine starts with aromas of passionfruit, citrus and gooseberry.  It  is medium plus in body with melon, gooseberry, star fruit, under-ripe pineapple, and grapefruit flavors. This is somewhat broad in mouthfeel. 

Medium-bodied, stone fruits and tropical aromas lead to peach and apricot flavors with touches of pear and light florality. The palate is bursting with fruit such as honeydew melon, white peach, apricot, grapefruit pith, that brings juicy acidity. The finish lingers and is medium plus body with floral flavors and almond skin with a waxy and round finish. This wine is a great value!

Pleasant aromas of white peach and teaberry on the nose.  The palate is juicy with more stone fruit , nectarine, and citrus supported by refreshing acidity.  The finish is dry and clean with a touch of lingering minerality.

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."

Complex and fresh aromas of guava, apricot, the juicy flavors of Granny Smith apple and yellow peach are present, along with bright acidity and a crisp finish. Lemon curd, and slightly toasted caramelized nectarine can all be found, along with notes of fresh ground cloves and cinnamon. It is medium in body with a long finish.

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Interesting aromas include nuts, lemon and poached pear. The wine has nice texture and is medium to plus in body with medium acidity. Apricot and peach flavors lead to some baked apple notes on the palate of this crowd-pleasing wine.

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

This is 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.

Aromas are of nectarine, apple, flowers, honey , pear and peach fuzz. The palate is medium plus in weight with succulent orchard fruits (apple, peach, pear) and some tropical notes (passionfruit underripe mango). Citrusy acidity keeps it juicy and the texture is a nice balance between crisp and fleshy. This is bright, clean and a great, all-purpose wine!

This wine makes you want to smell it forever with beautiful notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, citrus, lychee and peach. On the palate this almost sweet entry is supple and refreshing: honeysuckle, lime, peach and a bit of ginger spice. It is medium in body with medium-plus acidity and medium finish.

Tropical aromas of pineapple, white chocolate, maple and spice. On the palate this wine is dry with flavors of caramel apple and grilled pineapple. It is full in body with medium-plus acidity and a medium-plus finish.

Aromas of nectarine, white peach and fresh orchard melange greet you in the glass. They're vibrant and bright and so is the wine on the palate. It's succulent, juicy and densely packed with yellow fruits with light notes of honey, herb and almond. The texture is creamy, supple and stays energetic at the same time. A wonderful wine for seafood and white meats. It can also take bold seasonings.

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."

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.

The nose opens with very pretty aromas, to include floral notes, white pepper, ginger, and melon. The mouthfeel is persistent and clean with fresh lemon, key lime and yellow plum fruit. Lime candy flavors as well as white pepper, lime blossom and jasmine add complexity to this proper Austrian Grüner Veltliner. 

Pear, quince, light floral aromas especially orange blossom, soft almond notes and some nectarine are enticing. This nearly off-dry wine has a round texture balanced with refreshing acid. The palate provides jasmine, some orange peel and subtle peach flavors that are enjoyable alone or with food.

This richer, creamier style of Sauvignon Blanc offers dense, ripe yellow apple, pear and nectarine flavors. The low yields show in its flavor saturation, yet it remains juicy and crisp with minerality and touches of lemon lingering through the finish.

Pleasant pepper spice and crisp apple and green pear fragrance on the nose. On the palate, fresh herbs frame the fruit. Some mandarin or clementine orange on the finish with classic white pepper.

This aromatic wine offers lovely, fresh green fruits of pear, melon, lemon, lime, mineral and almond. It is crisp with plenty of finesse, but also has a pleasing density. Notes of citrus, herbs, pear and flowers are subtle, yet inviting.

Very aromatic on the nose with honeysuckle, peach, candied apricot and mangosteen notes. The palate has nice richness, but stays lifted and fresh with stone fruit flavors supported by tropical melon and juicy pear. Refreshing and bright with lingering candied lemon peel.

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. "

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.

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.

This unoaked Chardonnay offers fresh flavors of pineapple and grilled peaches with nice acidity to keep the palate lifted. The texture is attractive with both freshness and a broad mouthfeel. It finishes with glazed citrus and sweet snap pea.

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

Grapefruit and fresh hay combine with pear and apple on the nose in this liter bottle. The wine presents appealing juicy fruit including granny smith apple, and cooked apple as well. The finish is more mineral and citrus driven than the previous vintage and lingers with just the right amount of acidity.

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

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

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

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

From the distributor: “On the palate, it's fruity, lively and round, fatty and long : all the freshness and polish of marble. We find aromas of hawthorn, honeysuckle and elderberry, white peach and flint.” This wine is showing excellent complexity with six years of age on it. It’s still brigh, focused and fresh with orchard fruit and balanced oak notes, good density and a mineral backbone.

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. Creamy, rich, intense with orchard fruit flavors with integrated acidity and light tannins. 

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.

Aromas are fresh with notes of pear, jasmine and citrus. More citrus fruits appear on the palate, complemented by pear, lemon peel, jasmine flowers and savory herbs. It is medium in body with medium plus acidity and medium 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.

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."

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

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."

Generous aromas of ripe pear, peach, and baked apples lead to a full bodied, creamy palate. Moderate acidity, rounded and succulent, supports the ripeness of the fruit. There’s a touch of sweet herbs, apricot, peach, and grilled pineapple on the way to a longer finish.

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 of licorice and leather mix with wild berries, spice, and forest floor to introduce this wine. The palate is ripe with dark plum and black cherry flavors alongside crushed rocks and chocolate. It is medium plus in body with medium acidity and velvety tannins.

Dark stewed fruit of  blackberry and black currant introduce the wine. Fresh, ripe, and lightly smoky black fruits are balanced with a nice backbone of medium-plus acidity and touches of earth. Raspberry and plum notes emerge with time. This is medium bodied and lifted, making it a flavorful summer red.

Medium aromatics include cherry and plums with touches of earth, pine and spice.  More mulling spice flavors on the palate with ripe fruit echoing the aromas. Full-bodied, well-integrated and savory with touches of smoke, dark chocolate, and balsam supporting.

"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

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!

From the producer: Ruby red in colour with good intensity and garnet hues; on the nose intense and complex with flowery notes of red roses, ripe red fruit, redcurrant, blackberry and slight spicy hints. Immediately on entry, the wine is soft and quite tannic, full flavoured, with a decisive presence in the mouth and a complete and satisfying retronasal sensation.

Aromas are layered and complex, beginning with notes of spice and bramble, following through to dark cherry and plum. Medium weight with young tannins, it reveals flavors of earth, oil-cured olives, and red cherry. With air, this shows chocolate and tannins soften and integrate.

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

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.

Medium aromatics of bright red fruit like cranberry, ripe strawberry and dusty raspberry with dried floral rose petals. This wine has flavors of pomegranate juice and ripe strawberry. Structured but approachable this Nebbiolo has medium body, reasonable tannins and mouthwatering acidity with a clean finish.

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

Aromas of mulling spices and Moroccan souk spices combine with dark berries, tar and smoke to entice you to this Pinot Noir. It is between medium and full bodied with considerable concentration, yet it is not heavy. Macerated red and black cherries join pressed rose, mulling spices, bittersweet cacao nibs and a note of tar. The tannins are velvety and acid is integrated. With air, spiced black currants and smoke evolve on the long 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.

Aromas include black berries and a touch of smoke and minerality. Rich black fruit and cassis with touches of licorice, mocha and spice on the palate. Soft tannins, good concentration, medium-plus in body.

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.

The grape Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Aromas of grilled plum, blackberry, black currant and a little bark can be found on the nose. This medium-weight wine has flavors of black plum, cherry, and a hint of purple fruit. It is nicely balanced with medium acidity and sleek tannins.

Aromas are complex, with smoke, raspberry compote, red currant candy, chocolate, and spice. The palate offers a variety of red berry fruit, lightly cooked so it releases juice. Black cherry and cassis are also present, along with toast, spice, and mineral notes. The wine is pure, with well integrated tannins and acidity, and deft on its feet for one so large. Full bodied with a long finish.

Aromas of red and black cherry, spice and cocoa. On the palate notes of blackberries, black pepper, cherry and plums are supported by the fine tannins. This medium-plus body wine is elegant with a silky texture. 

Borgo del Mandorlo shows the exuberant, lush side of Primitivo with dark currants, dried fruits, ripe cherries and plums, along with notes of fruit cake spice and dark chocolate. It is full bodied with dense fruit, young tannins and balancing acidity.

Aromas of stewed and fresh blackberries, red and purple flowers, vanilla, black pepper and minerality greet you on the nose. This is medium to fuller bodied with fresh blackberry, black cap raspberry, bittersweet chocolate, tobacco and graphite. Lifting acidity and integrated acidity make this a wonderful food wine.

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

This wine is ruby red with purple highlights. Fresh and fruity, it is a perfect sipper and refreshing even in warmer weather (try it with a slight chill!). The nose shows red berry, blue fruit, and spice, while the palate is medium bodied with food-friendly acidity.

Aromas of macerated cherries and blackberries with dried herbs and fresh sage and touches of baking spice lead to similar flavors as well as berry jam.  This medium-bodied wine has a supple structure and lingering spice and loads of black cherry on the finish. There are fresh preserves, that are not sweet just pure. This wine is tasty, with beautiful suave and fine texture wrapped around acidity.  Lasagna, risotto, flatbreads with Mediterranean flavors, a charcuterie plate, and seared tuna are good partners.

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

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.

This wine gives mostly red fruits on the nose -- pomegranate, strawberry and raspberry, along with vanilla. It is medium plus in weight and quite rich with ultra-soft tannins that show it is in its prime drinking stage now. There are flavors of red cherry, raspberry, plum, strawberry coulis, licorice, vanilla and a touch of sassafras. You'll be talking about its texture though -- the integrated acidity and seamless tannins are a joy. What a value!

Aromas are meaty and deep, offering black cap raspberries, blackberry compote, and smoke. In the mouth, this wine is deep black and sleek, dark fruited and savory (black currant and espresso) as well as textured (suave tannins and fresh acidity). All elements are well integrated, along with herbal/vegetal notes and touches of light earth mineral and stone. This medium-plus bodied wine is fresh and superbly balanced. What a beauty!

Aromas of walking through the woods and picking blackberries. The nose has dark plum, blackberry, cassis with mocha slight dusty earth and some black pepper. The palate is integrated with a long finish, delivering flavors of licorice, espresso, vanilla and thorough dark fruits.

This wine is both structured and jammy with red fruits of raspberry and strawberry candy along with a touch of raisin joining woodsy, cocoa, coffee and licorice flavors. It is medium plus in body with moderate acid and tannin.

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. 

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

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.

Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, black pepper and garrigue unfold from the glass. The wine is juicy with sweet ripe fruits, especially red cherry and blackberry, accompanied by light spice and herbs. It is medium weight, clean and supple with bright acidity. Very tasty and versatile!

Aromas of cooked strawberries and dates mix with fresh red fruits on the nose. The plate is medium plus in body with red raspberry and strawberry confit flavors that are balanced, not overripe. Although this is concentrated, it is clean and pure, not heavy, and shows no oakiness. The tannins are silky and the acidity is moderate.

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.

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

Richly perfumed with cooked berries, violet and slight earthiness. Plum and ripe black cherry on the juicy/silky palate. Red berries and cocoa linger on the finish.

Dark berry aromas with warm earth and chocolate. It's texture is medium bodied with raspberry jam, cherry, acai berry, licorice and violets with a smooth long juicy finish.

Attractive aromas of ripe blueberry and raspberry compote greet the nose. The palate is clean and supple with well-integrated flavors of blackberry, plum, and blueberry skin. This wine is medium-bodied and well-balanced with subtle iron-mineral notes on the finish.

Classic Pinot Noir characteristics are present in this midweight red. Red and black cherry, plum, earth, truffle and tea combine on the palate to give just-right balance of fruit and umami flavors. Since the wine is in screw cap, it will continue to evolve after being open for 30 minutes, becoming a little richer and more concentrated. The acidity and tannins are well-wrapped into this wine, making it a pleasure to drink alone or with many foods.

Notes of stewed dark berries and graphite unfold from the glass. Round tannins balance nicely with medium acidity while rich, ripe dark berries mingle seamlessly on the palate with coffee and dark chocolate flavors. Hints of graphite and pencil lead linger through the finish and add depth to the wine.

This medium-plus bodied wine shows nice ripeness and yet it also has freshness. There are notes of raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, garrigue and spices, and some acidity keeps it lifted. One can drink it now or enjoy it until 2030.

Lovely depth of aromas with blackberry and cherry notes supported by more savory layers of earth and iron.  Medium-bodied with nice density; flavors include spiced red cherry, raspberry coulis, black pepper and spice supported by touches of smoke, herbs and minerality lingering on the finish.

Perfumed aromas of violets and blackcap with warm earth notes. The palate is quite purple fruited (black cherry, blueberry and black plum) with nice juicy fruit and ripeness. A light smokiness works with the slight grip to the tannins; with a long finish and plenty of fruit this wine has structuring acidity.

This wine is composed of equal parts sweet, ripe berries and stony minerality. There is a light earthiness, integrated tannins, refreshing acidity and very good density. It's perfectly balanced! Fruit of blueberries, blackberries, plums and black raspberries mix with some forest bramble. This is indicative of the Northern Rhone (winery in Cornas), but it's composed of Gamay.

This is a complex, correct, and delightful Barbera with moderate acidity and tremendous integration. Aromas are largely black fruited, with plummy notes, wood, light currant, and not-sweet blackberry—complex and giving. The palate is juicy and plummy, with soft tannins, integrated black fruit, and a linear progression. This is medium in body with a longer finish.

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

Earthy aromas include cured meat, black pepper, warm earth and spice.  This fuller-bodied beauty will grow in complexity with age as tannins are still somewhat youthful. The palate is rich with dark currants and cassis, black olives, and meatiness. Dark chocolate and black cherry skins linger on the finish.

Complex aromas dominate the nose which touches of rose, sandalwood, leather and smoke all infused with small red fruits like pomegranate narils and red cherry . The palate is lovely with silky tannin structure with the complexity being more subtle than the nose suggested. There is more red berries but not as ripe and presenting some savory notes.  This is worth the price and has invigorating fruit with thorough tannins throughout.

Fresh fruit aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry join with black tea, graphite, mineral, garrigue (oregano, dill), black pepper, and floral notes. On the medium bodied palate, you'll find similar fruits along with blueberry and pipe tobacco. This red blend has soft tannins and integrated acidity. What a steal!

 Aromas of ripe small berries lead to soft tannins and integrated acid support classic Pinot flavors-cherry, earthy undertones, and a whiff of smoke/black pepper.

This has a gorgeous nose with sensual earth, red cherry and raspberry aromas. The wine is open and accessible now. This medium weight wine is elegant, delicate and graceful, with the red fruits repeating from the nose and ending in a long, mineral finish.

Don't let the pale color fool you, this wine is flavorful and complex! Aromatics of Bing cherries, cranberry and dusty cedar with some mulling spices. This win is medium bodied at best with rhubarb, raspberry tea, faded cherry, pressed roses and savory herbs with a long a delicate and mellow finish.

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.

This concentrated, ripe and elegant pinot noir shows a host of red fruits, black cherry and cassis, rose petals, seductive truffle, red licorice and appealing earth notes. Medium weight with fine but thorough tannins and flavorful acidic lift, long finish with some minerality, tobacco and dried floral notes. This is a great value.

This rich, plush red offers rich blackberry and currant aromas with touches of leather and tobacco.  Aromas and flavors weave together seamlessly with sweet black currant,  blackcap raspberry and blackberry seeds joining touches of espresso, graphite and smoke to linger on the long, ripe finish. This wine is at once brooding and accessible!

Aromas include dark cherries and stewed red pepper supported by touches of sandalwood and smoke. The palate is savory with gorgeous, velvety tannins under layers or red and black cherry, black raspberry and plum. Touches of smoke and pepper linger on the longer finish.

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.

The nose is fruit forward with ripe black cherry, strawberry coulis and spiced raspberry notes. On the palate, this wine is extremely supple and seamless, yet has structuring acidity. The ripeness continues with black cherry and black cap raspberry fruit. A gulpable, soft and plus red in a liter bottle!

Grilled strawberry aromas with cedar and sandalwood, violets, green peppercorn and hatch chile. The palate is richer than the aromas suggest with stewed black fruits like blackberry, plum and cherry. The palate has sandalwood as well with black and green pepper. This wine is complex and young tasting leading you to be impressed that it is a 2017 vintage! A great value!

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.

Dark berries, some cooked and some fresh, join with dried herbs on the nose. This wine is medium plus-bodied with black fruits, toast, mineral, leather, violets, olives and a dab of smoke. It is overall a clean and modern style with medium tannins and acidity.

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. 

Inviting aromas of red cherry and savory herbs introduce this wine. The palate offers flavors of forest floor, light smoke and cured meat that join the sour cherry jam and black tea notes. This is well balanced with refreshing acidity, great finesse and ultra fine 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

Wood and baking spice with black and red cherry. The palate is savory and deep with smoke, berries, black pepper, and mocha. The medium tannins are slightly grippy and rustic with medium acidity.

Pretty black fruit that is reminiscent of blackberry and damson plum with a hint of kid glove. The flavors seem dominated by the Syrah, but deliver some rustic barnyard and fine tannin structure.

The aromatics are black and red cherry, black raspberry, warm earth and light stemminess. The flavors echo the nose along with raisin, dark chocolate, smoke and leather flavors. The tannins are slightly grippy with medium acidity; this has nice structure and is a well-made example of Lebanon’s thousands of years of winemaking history.

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.

A parade of fresh red fruit dominates the aromas, supported by red licorice and a light mix of herbs. Red cherries and raspberries mingle with notes of black olives and leather on a medium weight frame. Fine tannins and a persistent thread of acidity runs throughout, keeping this wine fresh and balanced.

Aromas of mulberry, berry compote and savory raspberries are appealing. It is medium to full-bodied with cherries and plums, spice, kirsch, thyme and chocolate notes adding complexity. This wine is smooth and quaffable with a long, refreshing finish.

The nose offers black currants, blackberries, plum, dark chocolate, wood, smoke and vanilla aromas. The palate presents dark berry fruit, especially blackberries, with touches of outdoorsy, savory flavors like woods, forest and earth. Refreshing tartness and fine grained tannins support the wine.

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

This has very dark fruit with vanilla and wood spice aromas. The palate is integrated and velvety with baking spice, toast, smoky red cherry and other dark fruits. This is very appealing and has brightness with depth and elegance. This vegan wine would make an excellent gift.

This wine smells of stewed red and black cherries, cocoa and tomato leaf with smoke and earth on the nose. On the palate, it combines savory flavors, pepper and mocha with black fruits. It is quite supple with lightly dustry tannins, crisp acidity, good depth and not-over-the-top Camenere flavors. 

Juniper, violet and pepper notes mingle out front before the core of kirsch and plum fruit arrives, turning this into a juicy ball of anise-tinged deliciousness, with an echo of garrigue through the finish. Drink now through 2025. Wine Spectator, 91 Points

The 2019 Sinister Hand displays spicy, dark, and savory characteristics. The exuberant nose has raspberry aromas with a hint of vanilla, while the lively palate has a soft juicy texture and a well-balanced acidity. Chewy tannins, black cherry, and a hint of toasty French oak round out the vibrant finish.

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. 

This is an aromatically old world italian. This is classic rustic barn and earth but with some tart red fruit like cranberries and currants coming through. There is fresh red cherries, light floral notes of red roses and red raspberries. The palate matches its aromas with an almost orange zest note.  The tannins here are persistent, lingering and round. The acid is refreshing and balances nicely with the higher alcohol content. This wine could age an additional 20 years but it showing some complex notes already.  

This appassimento wine uses dried grapes to concentrate the flavors. It is soft and supple in texture with velvety tannins on a medium frame. Stewed black and red fruits are accompanied by light tobacco and spice and a touch of smoke. Notes of blackberry, black cherries, and dates follow through to spices and dried herbs on the finish.

Rich aromas of black fruit, meat and leather begin this robust wine. It’s dense and savory on the palate with fine tannins and well-integrated acidity to support ripe black berries, a touch of black olive and earthy/mineral notes.

"A balance of savory and fresh red fruits intermingle with floral, earthy and charcoal notes. Medium bodied, with supple tannins, this red is the perfect food pairing wine." 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot from Seneca lake vineyards. - 91 points, James Suckling

Aromas of red cherry and crushed rocks lead to a medium weight red with sweet fruit of raspberries, plums and red cherries. This is very clean in style with a slight chalkiness, fine tannins and good density. There is no oakiness or spice to detract from the purity, allowing this wine to be all the more quaffable.

70% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 1% Cinsault Whole cluster ferm, 12 mos age, 20% in new casks, 50% in 1-4 yr uses, 30% in concrete 2020 defined by finesse, elegance, and delicacy.

You’ll find smoky aromas with black currant and black cherry fruit as well as some barrel notes. Less smoky in the mouth, this gives pure black cherry fruit along with light toast and minerality. Its medium weight with smooth tannins and great balance, showing both ripeness and some lifting, tart black fruits.

Aromas of smoke, red berries and fresh red cherry join with stony minerality and a touch of black pepper. Medium tannins and acid form the structure of this wine and support lingering cranberry fruit flavors with smoke and cinnamon accents. Don’t overwhelm this wine with big flavors and textures; celebrate its elegance.

Classic Pinot Noir nose—rose, cherry, red currant, plum, raspberry and dusty earth—lead to a juicy palate with moderate acidity and good ripeness. Raspberries and their seeds join touches of herb, a lightly fleshy texture, and a long finish. Approachable with or without food, well balanced and with excellent typicity.

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

Aromas of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and light earth unfold from the glass. On the palate, fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry and red plum mingle with a light herbal note. The wine is medium-bodied, nicely ripe and slightly rounded, yet clean, pure and fresh. It’s particularly refreshing for summer sipping!

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.

Rose, liquorice, iodine, pepper

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

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

This wine is rich and dark for Montepulciano. On the nose, it offers purple and black fruit aromas mixed with earth. The palate is concentrated with fruit of dried black currants, kirsch, and black cap raspberries, along with barn, black olive and bittersweet chocolate notes. The medium-plus-bodied palate is soft on entry with lightly grippy tannins, integrated acidity and a long 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.

Aromatics of macerated blackberries, cocoa, and a hint of licorice. This is very smoothly textured, ripe and spicy with dark berries, plum, black pepper, dark chocolate, integrated tannins and an appealing meatiness. It is fuller bodied and warming.

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

Grapes from this wine are dried for 15 days before pressing in order to concentrate their flavors, then fermented in stainless steel. Aromas of figs, dates and grilled plums lead to surprisingly refreshing flavors of dried strawberries, macerated cherries and cooked cranberries with a dab of baking spices and chocolate-covered figs.

This is quite aromatic, offering sweet wood, dark fruit--blackberry, blueberry, spiced cherry, plum--and cedar, all nicely integrated, with each sniff providing something more and different. The palate is equally integrated and complex. The fine tannins and moderate acidity are lovely, supporting and melding with the fruit. The fruit itself is dark berries, patient and thorough, subtle and a real presence. This is a wine one wants always on the wine rack to be enjoyed again and again. Medium bodied with a longer finish.

Wine Spectator, 94 Points: A bright yet firmly structured Chianti Classico, with iron, leather, almond and floral accents surrounding a core of cherry fruit. Sleek and intense, with a lingering finish echoing cherry, red berry and mineral notes. Best from 2024 through 2040. 4,500 cases imported.

This medium to lighted bodied red offers red cherry and strawberry fruit along with notes of mineral, stone and light spice. The fruit is fresh and you'll find fine to medium tannins that provide structure.

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

This wine offers aromas of red cherry, chalk and savory, wild scents. It is medium weight with cherry, plum, raspberry, chalk, herbs and forest floor. The tannins are fine to medium in texture.

Wild aromatics with Maine blueberries, dried fruit, plums, blackberry pie with integrated tannins and some baking spice.

Fresh, pure and clean on the nose with rhubarb, red cherry and blood orange. There's a little prickle to keep it lively and on the palate. The palate gives more tangerine, and blood orange with bolder savory flavors. This succulent liter bottle is perfect on its own or with a myriad of foods, like Mexican, charcuterie or chicken with BBQ sauce.

Savory aromas of bark and toast with black and red cherry, red currant and some wild strawberry. The round mouthfeel boarders on creamy with good intensity and complexity. The flavors echo the nose with additional intense spice, blood orange and a long finish.

Fresh aromas of strawberry, shortcake, rhubarb, raspberry and slightly herbal note that balances with the creamy smells. The palate is clean, medium bodied with medium zippy acidity with watermelon and grapefruit.  More flavors of cream soda, ripe raspberry  with a lightly savory finish that balances the fruit forward flavors.

This wine shows delicate fruit notes with fresh clean strawbery and light raspberry with a slight creaminess. The texture is soft but with juicy acidity. 

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.

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

From the Producer: "Soft, honey-laced notes with hints of smoked soy sauce and a mineral finish."

This is a softly rounded and well-integrated sake that is fruit forward. In addition to the lemon custard, black pepper and papaya described by the sake brewery, you'll also find flavors of green tropical fruit, lime, white miso, jerk, kombu, tofu skin and salinity. 

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. 

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.  

From the producer: Bitters with aromatic cardamom, allspice, bright organic orange flavor, and bitter roots notes.

This skin-contact Pinot Grigio is the color of a rosé and tastes somewhere between an orange wine and a dry rosé. It is clean and fresh with lively scents of strawberry, rose and apple. The palate is medium to full-bodied with more strawberry, along with nectarine, red currants, cherry and peach notes. It is at the same time creamy and juicy with slight salinity and tannin providing a framework to the wine. A very interesting and captivating wine.