YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Shellfish"

This classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc exhibits aromas of grapefruit, citrus and fresh-cut grass. On the palate, it is crisp and lively with lemon zest, grapefruit, starfruit, herbs and a thread of minerality running throughout.

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

Pungent on the nose with jasmine, peach blossom, grilled pineapple and juicy tangerine. Just off-dry with juicy peach, floral and citrus notes on a medium-plus bodied frame. It's delicious and super aromatic making it a great partner for Asiatic cuisine, especially curries.

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

From the producer: Colour : Intense straw yellow. Tasting notes : A refined bouquet, broad and complex, with hints of tropical fruits, citrus, hay, bread crust and toasted almonds typical of this grape. The taste bears out the aromas and is intense, full and fruity. A remarkable elegance and pleasantness.

This wine offers lemon and stone fruit with pure clean mineral aromas. The palate has nice density with succulent, juicy acidity on a medium-plus frame. More citrus notes on the palate include marmalade, orange zest, and a touch of almond oil that is balanced by lifted acidity.

From the producer: Aroma : magnolia, Bartlett pear, gardenia, white peach, jasmine, graham cracker, apple, straw. Flavor : Asian pear, Granny Smith apples, white peach, white tea. Finish : dry, long, acid driven.

Floral aromas of apple blossom and jasmine, along with lime zest, grapefruit pith and dehydrated apricots with something close to lychee fruit. It's refreshing on the palate with lime, nectarine, and melon notes laced with green tea. This wine is appealing, refreshing and crowd pleaser.

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.

Classic chardonnay aromas include pear apple butter. The wine is quite balanced on the palate with more tree fruits, pineapple and a hint of creaminess on the finish.

Nicely aromatic with poached pear and floral notes. This is clean and fruity, with succulent, juicy pear, lychee and sweet lemon. Roundish and texture, dry but generous. 

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

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

Slightly flinty on the nose with complex flavors and satisfaction on the palate. You'll find poached pear, peach, almond, marzipan, cream and buckwheat honey notes. This is medium plus in body with round acid and a savory back note.

This Chardonnay offers classic California aromas of apple butter and toast. The medium-plus bodied palate introduces granny smith, grilled peach, vanilla and marshmallow. This is clean, well-put together and lifted.

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

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

This sparkling wine offers a really nice froth of mousse and soft acidity; it is not sharp it any way. There are notes of apple and Asian pear flesh, apple butter, seashell and minerals with a light peach note on the finish. The aromas give a pleasant oxidation.

This white offers bright lemon and pear aromas on the nose. It has great concentration for Beaujolais Blanc and is succulent and delicious. The citrus, pear, saline, mineral, and lees notes expand on the palate with lively acidity providing structure and freshness.

This bright and fresh wine opens with aromas of light orchard fruit and alpine herbs on the nose. It follows with quince, apple, pear, dried thyme, and a touch of sweet-tart on the palate. It has juicy medium plus acidity and a nice, rounded body to balance it out. The finish is lightly mineral with white tea and notes of lemon.

This Loire white opens with sumptuous aromas of bruised orchard fruit, white flowers, orange peel, and limestone. The palate is high acid with yellow pear, unripe nectarine, lime zest, and some delicate floral notes. Refreshing and lively, the wine manages to be both concentrated and complex, and fresh and alive!

A flowery nose with subtle fruit aroma, smooth and crisp with ample fruit and a lush texture. Complexities of oak and melon mingle on the palate with a crisp clean finish.

This medium-bodied white wine gives flavors of apple, pear, hay, chamomile and lemon zest. It is clean and succulent with juicy acidity.

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

You’ll find a classic scent profile of apple, pear and lemon and touch of savory herbs. One will taste the elegance in this wine as it delivers Asian pear and herbs on a softly-textured palate, with integrated, round and silky acidity.

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

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

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

This is a great example of high quality Riesling from Alsace. It's medium plus in body, dense, slightly tropical, aromatic and creamy. Generous enough to drink today, but cellar worthy for those who are patient.

This silky white Burgundy is just over medium weight. It's extremely textural with attractive, bright yellow apple and pear flesh, almond, anise and finishing with lemon zest notes. The acidity is beautifully wrapped into the wine with no oakiness or strong butteriness disturbing the purity of the fruit and minerality. Yet it feels creamy, round and perfectly seamless. What a pleasure!

This dry, minerally Riesling features citrus notes and clean, fresh green apple.

Aromas and flavors are lively and refreshing. Ripe melon, green apple, lime zest, fresh cut grass and a touch of floral aromas lead to flavors of tropical fruits, flowers, citrus and a hint of pear. This light to medium-bodied white is lifted with racy acidity throughout. Enjoy it with sushi, shrimp, chicken or pasta salad, quiche, goat cheese or white fish.

A beautiful 100% Clairette from the Rhone Valley, this white presents floral, fruity, lightly perfumed aromas, reminiscent of Chenin Blanc but with more savory Rhone characteristic. The flavors are concentrated and complex with yellow peach, peach skin, apricot, and some savory herbal notes. An excellent food wine with enough body to enjoy all on its own, a real treat!

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

Stone fruits, melon and citrus aromas lead a juicy palate bursting with cantaloupe, clementine and lemon peel. The acidity is fresh in this mediums-bodied wine with a crisp, dry finish.

 The nose is clean with light orchard fruits, especially pear, along with lemon. On the palate, this medium weight wine offers ripe apples, peach, and fleshy pear flavors. It is concentrated and creamy, but at the same time, it has enough fresh acidity to balance the sweetness of the fruit resulting in a crisp mouthwatering finish.

This concentrated, bone dry Riesling is dense and stuffed with falvor. It is fruity with glazed apricot and nectarine notes, along with a bright and focused minerality and a savory saltiness. Complex and built to drink now or age.

Yellow apple, wildflower, and poached pear aromas on the nose; the palate offers nice density and moderate acid. Flavors include some citrus, young peach, lychee, and touches of florality for interest. This is an easy crowd pleaser would pair well with an array of food from Asiatic cuisines to simple cheese platters.

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

Green fruits including lime and Granny Smith apple aromas on the nose; the palate has nice weight and ripeness while remaining crisp and clean. Flavors include pear and melon notes with a succulent, creamy finish.

Aromas of lemon zest, apple, pineapple, and hint of marshmallow. The palate is very clean and balanced with some oak, nice minerality, wood spice, and some baked apple and pineapple. This chardonnay strikes a nice balance between fruit forward and mellow minerality.

Quite an aromatic wine with juicy stone fruit, fresh herbs and just blooming lilies. The palate is ripe and concentrated with juicy acidity and fruity nectarine, peach, pineapple and white grapes. There is a light chalkiness, along with floral notes of chamomile tea and saltiness on the finish. The palate has good structure and is deliciously satisfying.

This is a crisp and minerally white, perfectly cleansing when eating shellfish and light seafood. It gives flavors of pear flesh, vanilla, chalk, lemon oil and wet stone on the medium weight palate. The wine is juicy, refreshing and clean with some leesy notes providing texture that keeps it from being sharp.

Exudes flavors and aromas of ripe apples, pears, peaches, and citrus, with floral aromas. Its slight sweetness makes it a perfect match with aged cheeses as well as chicken, fish and pasta in cream sauces.

This Loire white features green tropical fruit such as kiwi, starfruit and gooseberry, with a savory aspect similar to tomato leaf. There is the classic white grapefruit and gooseberry, along with ripe yellow fruits like donut peaches and pineapple. This is medium bodied with a soft texture; though lifted, it remains roundish with good concentration. From the producer: Remarkably aromatic with pleasant flower and fruit fragrances recalling the flower of the vine and the fruit of the Sauvignon. On the palate it reveals a freshness and vivacity characteristic of grapes harvested at good maturity. Citrus, apple and gooseberry aromas with hints of passion fruit are often found in this lively and bright wine.

This is the creamy buttery style of chardonnay with a medium plus palate that shows some oak use but is integrated with acidity. There are flavors of baked apple, butter and caramel that has a creamy finish.

Clean with subtle orchard fruit notes, along with citrus and mineral flavors. Asian pear and skin, nectarine and lemon can be found on the palate which is medium weight. This is refreshing and precise, with integrated acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Fresh, fruity and floral aromas. Citrus notes and fullness complimented by stony minerality on the palate and crisp acidity. A young, dry white wine made from a careful selection of the native grape varietals grown at Can Feixes

Wet stone and citrus join ripe grapefruit, lemon-lime and starfruit aromas. These continue on the palate along with gooseberry, granny smith apple and lemon notes. The wine is nicely balanced with gentle acidity and a rounder finish.

This unoaked Chardonnay is fresh and easy to drink with aromas of wet stone, lemon, apple, and sweet tart. The palate is clean with minerality, granny smith apple, fennel, grapefruit, and a long finish.

100% Central Coast Chardonnay that's seen 80% of it in stainless steel, with the remaining 20% being barrel fermented. After fermentation there's 10 months of rest in oak barrels. What you have here in the bottle is a medium to full bodied Chardonnay with balanced flavors of vanilla, orange blossom, pear and apple. Toasty oak adds to the long, silky finish.

Aromas of apple, pear, pear skin, anise, sweet citrus and musk greet you on the nose. The palate is medium to fuller in weight with orchard fruit, lemon and musk melon notes, nice density and a rounded texture. This clean, refreshing white finishes with a touch of lemon rind and salinity.

The nose gives hints of lime and minerality. On the palate is is minerally, clean and chalky with ripe lemon-lime notes.

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

This wine is fragrant and clean with exotic melon, apricot, yellow plum and nectarine with floral and beeswax aromas rounding it out. The palate continues with floral notes and a honeyed quality with touches of chamomile and almond skin. This is weighty with spice notes reminiscent of gewürztraminer yet it remains restrained with plenty of acidity and a long finish. This wine is delicious and worth appreciation.

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

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

This local off-dry sparkling is bright and aromatic with peach, jasmine flowers, white grape jelly, and loads of floral notes. The palate is a touch sweet with a nice concentration of apricot and flowers, finishing pleasant and dry.

From the producer: Pretty florals, ripe stone fruits, and a plush body round out this elegant and aromatic blend.

Apples, apricots, and white peach on the nose. The palate follows with white stone fruits, some barrel and lees but not oak, white flowers and lilacs, finishing with fresh lemon zest.

Classic chardonnay aromas of apple butter and toasted hazelnut on the nose; the palate is nicely concentrated with more tree fruit (apple, pear) and fresh acidity to balance. It’s medium-bodied with a slightly creamy finish.

From the producer: From 100 % dry- farmed Swartland and chenin that was planted over 20 years ago on a hilltop from where one can view the entirety of Table Mountain from afar. An alluring deep gold mimics the neighboring wheat fields of this region. Lemongrass, nectarines & flowers reveal themselves on the nose. A wonderfully medium bodied personality on the pal ate with rich, l a sting notes of ripe summer peaches & nartjies alongside a grounding undertone of straw. Moreish & long lasting.

Lovely floral aromas, mineral, and touches of applewood emerge on the nose of this richer-style Gruner. It’s lightly spritzy on the palate and the jasmine stands out, supported by ripe apricot and tree fruit.

Aromas of baked apple, light peach, citrus and crushed rocks. The palate is medium in weight with a round creamy texture, and flavors of golden apple, pears, citrus oil and lanolin. The acidity is medium and the finish long.

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

The wine shows high aromatic intensity on the nose, with aromas of tropical fruit and hints of fennel and fresh grass. The palate confirms the nose with a soft mouthfeel and pleasantly bitter finish providing lift.

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

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

Tropical fruit, peach, and mineral aromas lead to lychee and apricot flavors on the palate. this is a weightier, rounded Sauv Blanc with plenty of clean, refreshing acidity to keep it balanced.

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

Bright apple and pear fragrance can be found on the nose. On the palate, orchard fruits abound with touches of fresh herbs framing the fruit. The texture is juicy, yet rounded, with just-right concentration and freshness. This dry white finishes with apple, pear, clementine and white pepper notes.

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

Aromas of lemon, golden pear, flinty minerality, with a tiny touch of matchstick lead to a palate medium-plus in body. Flavors are round and generous--ripe apple and pear, beeswax, briny minerality, and tangy lemon notes, with balanced acidity and a long finish.

Lovely aromas include stone fruit, jasmine, and tropical citrus notes. Refreshing and dry on the palate with bright apricot, orange peel and rosewater. Medium-bodied with a slightly waxy texture.

This clean and fresh Riesling offers a mix of tart and sweet notes, pear, chalk and vitamin. A fun and easy drinking value white!

Fresh and aromatic with Asian pear, lemon blossom, and lychee supported by clean mineral and floral notes. The palate offers lively bigger carbonation with peach and floral notes.

Fresh citrus and meadow flowers with touches of peach and grapefruit on the nose. Refreshing acidity on the palate with more citrus and stone fruit flavors and a lingering minerality.

Aromas of apple, sage and jasmine follow through onto the palate along with hints of Asian pear, fennel and wild herbs. This is slightly more than medium weight with moderate acidity and a unique and appealing flavor ending with a touch of beeswax and baked apple. When you want to explore something different, reach for this wine. You won't be disappointed.

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

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

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.

This Finger Lakes Sauvignon Blanc gives aromas of green melon, green currants, starfruit and florality. It is medium weight, crisp and fresh with melon, green pear, green apple, pink grapefruit, sweet lime, lime pith, starfuit and parsley notes.

Ripe grapefruit aromas with a touch of kiwi and starfruit introduce this wine. The palate delivers key lime and ripe peach with flinty minerality. This classic German Riesling is very clean, well made, and offers a deftly-balanced hint of sweetness between its fruit, acidity and slate backbone.

This concentrated, semi-dry Riesling offers excellent quality-value ratio. On the palate, flavors of peach, nectarine and glazed citrus mix with clean minerality, notably flint. It is medium-bodied, nicely balanced and refreshing—the fruit forward flavors are luscious and likeable, yet stay poised and crisp.

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.

Floral aromas include rosewater, chamomile, and honeydew melon. This wine is balanced between an almost sweet honeysuckle note and slightly bitter white tea flavors with peach and citrus notes on a medium-bodied frame.

This is a very clean, focused and lean wine. The aromas and flavors offer a lot of terroir driven minerality, with wet stone, precise acidity and lemon pith. The palate has medium plus acid and a light body with honeysuckle, grapefruit and shale.

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

rom the producer: This is 2021 Napa Valley Chardonnay is bright and lively with fresh notes of lemon verbena, orange blossom, Golden Delicious apple, and Asian pear, with Tarte Tatin and brioche toast. Mouthwatering and crisp, the palate is focused with a lean backbone of acidity balanced by layers of honeysuckle, hazelnut, and white peach, all supported by a round, creamy mouthfeel. The long, persistent finish offers a slight flintiness that is inviting and intriguing, encouraging sip after sip. Elegant and graceful, it’s an exemplary Chardonnay sure to please many a discriminating palate.

Ripe and citrus oriented on the nose with fresh summer herbs, grapefruit, lemon and fennel tones. The palate delivers toasted nuts, a pleasant bitter note to balance and a lightly creamy texture. White pepper, vanilla, and wood spice are complimented by soft apple and pear flavors in this medium to fuller- bodied white.

Fresh orchard fruit on the nose with touches of white flower and herb.  The palate is expressive and clean with refreshing acidity, and soft pear flavors, simply delicious!

This classic Txakoli gives aromas of fresh nectarine, lime zest and crushed stones/beach notes. The palate is lightly spritzy with pineapple, lemon-lime, grapefruit and peach. There is minerality, crisp acid and a long, saline finish. It's perfect for shellfish, fish cheese, appetizers, and light foods.

This wine smells clean and crisp with citrus and confectioner sugar. The flavors are more complex with lemon, quince, apple and honey or beeswax. The acidity is medium with good ripeness of fruit and some herbal notes of hay.

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

The nose begins with aromas of lemon, lime, nectarine and mineral. On the palate, there is nice contration of white peach, lemon, almond, mineral and chalk. This is medium weight with fresh acidity and a silky finish.x

Citrus-forward, refreshing aromas are supported by floral notes and a touch of minerality. The palate is fleshy for Pinot Grigio with ripe stone fruits and more citrus. The acidity is fresh, keeping it clean and dry.

Fragrant grapefruit, smoke, flint, and tropical fruit waft from this Vin de France, while it is not labeled as such, this VdF is from Chablis. The palate follows the nose with dense ripe citrus fruit and peel, mango, yellow plum, and some herbal notes.

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

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

Freshly grated lime zest greet the taster with pear, apple and wet stone minerality. The magic occurs on the palate with almost off-dry flavors of ripe peach, apricot, sundew melon, marzipan and yellow plum. The acidity is medium plus with a medium bodied frame that tastes riper than the aromas suggest.

Refreshing aromas of lemon curd, lime zest and a distinctive chalk-like minerality on the nose. Juicy and concentrated on the palate with pear and citrus noted supported by fresh acidity and a touch of rain-soaked shale on the longer finish.

A fuller, more plush style of Riesling. Notes of Orange blossom and shale-driven minerality show through with striking intensity. Layers of ripe orchard fruit and tropical fruit coat the palate, supported by broad, lingering acidities.

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

From the producer: An exceptional white wine characterized by light yellow color and aromas dominated by yellow fruits and lemon flowers. The wine is bone-dry, with distinctive character, considerable structure, and minerality and crisp acidity. Plump and delicious, fruity, clean and unadorned.

From the Producer: 01/2024: Bright pale yellow colour. The nose is impressive, precise, showing wet stones aromas typical from granitic soils, still tighter and leaner than the Riesling Roche Granitique (the younger vines) but eventually opens up with aeration and revealing white fruit aromas. The palate has a mineral density, voluptuous with tension. The finish is dry and long, showing a reassuring richness. The absence of stress in the vineyard can be seen in this harmonious wine that will be capable of good ageing.

From the producer: 01/2024: Pale yellow colour. Restraint nose, profoundly influenced by the volcanic soil: smoke, flint, earthy, which eventually opens to more fruity aromas after a long aeration. Very complex nose but a strong originality and identity. The palate at first appears to have a medium power but builds up to a long dry aftertaste. As often in the past, the Rangen Riesling always manages to hide its power in his youth. Harmonious structure, vivacious acidity which finishes with strong salty flavours, adding to the length of the wine. This wine appears to be delicately chiselled and full of energy in a solar and warm vintage. To keep!

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

This wine offers deep aromas of red cherry, persimmon, exotic passionfruit and a whiff of florality. Flavors are concentrated, fruit is there but understated, and acidity is moderate and well integrated. Red fruits meet garden notes; think cherries and raspberries meet roses. This wine gains complexity with time and air.

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

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

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.

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.

Mineral-driven aromas with notes of apple, biscuit and kiwi on the nose. Creamy on the palate with toast and pear flavors, the acidity is fresh and clean supported by a fine bead.  Refreshing, chalky minerality lingers on the apple-laden finish.

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

Made in the traditional method style, this brut boasts a fresh and intense bouquet of golden apple, pear, and meyer lemon. The brioche, biscuit, and creamy yogurt notes are well integrated with the ripe fruit, and the finish is long and lovely.

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

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

Aromas of stone fruit, concentrated citrus, lime zest, and powdered sugar. The palate is rather savory with light pear, chalky limestone, and yellow orchard fruit. The finish is bone dry and long.

Crunchy green aromas of parsley, lime juice, tart crunchy apple, green peppercorn and a little floral. The palate has nice mousse with tight bubbles and good texture. Flavors are a little savory with roasted barley, shortbread and clean wet stone minerality. As it opened, it revealed more fruit with ripe apricot and bosc pear; nicely complex for the money!

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

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

100% Riesling from a blend of 2022 and 2023 vintages. Beautifully balanced and very tasty with just a touch of sweetness. Floral aromas, ripe apple, and pear combine in this clean sparkler which showcases a texture of fine mousse.

Earthy notes of foraged mushrooms, dandelions, dry figs, high quality soy sauce and pineapple. Soft on the with slight sweetness and fruit such as lychee, white figs and honeydew melon with a dry finish. This sake is for those who like umami! Handcrafted and traditional sake with aromas of cocoa and clove, and notes of orange blossom and tangerine. The high polishing rate give this sake defined fruit and floral expression while still offering rich umami notes from the highly flavorful local hida-homare rice.  55% rice polishing

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.

A lively, fresh Junmai sake from Yucho Shuzo brewery's Kaze No Mori series, this sake offers notes of ripe mango, muscat, baked pineapple, taffy-like bananas foster froyo, half-dried apricot, and jasmine tea with mineral notes that adds complexity. Food Pairings: Pairs well with roast lamb, duck udon, and sausage gumbo. Recommended Temperature: Best served chilled.

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

A subtle and soft sake but with complex rounded flavors. A wonderful one for sipping by itself. The nose on this flavorful Daiginjo is a collection of cherry, mango, tropical fruit, powder sugar and Marigold elements. It is supremely smooth and soft in a Kyoto water kind of way, and there is a very sublime flavor of pear, apple, and powdered sugar. 

This quaffable sake offers aromas of melon, citrus and rice with touches of umami and banana notes. It is creamy with good density and ripeness, giving fruit forward notes of melon, lychee, tropical rambutan and banana, along with touches of yeast and rice. You'll find this handy size to be delicious.

Capable of pairing with food or enjoying by itself this sake is smoky mixed with toasted nuts and tropical fruit. The palate is very creamy, dense and lush with round and bright tropical fruit.

Medium to full-bodied with good concentration and density. Bright apricot, pineapple and golden apple join with a savory chamomile note and a touch of honey in this creamy and lush, dry, impressive, organic sake.

Honeyed and floral aromas bloom from this dry crisp mead. Lightly weighted but with good density holding it up, this mead has a very long finish, leaving chamomile, spring flowers, citrus fruit, and a piquant honey taste on the palate.