Author: mike_f

Taste: Pronounced floral aromas of rose and jasmine are followed by citrus and stone fruit flavors of lemons, nectarines and peaches as well as apples, grapefruit and a hint of spice. Body: Medium Dry / Sweet: Dry Acidity: Medium to high Age: Drink while young – preferably within a year of the vintage. Description Torrontés (tor-RON-tayz) is a specialty of…

Taste: Aromas of red berries, dried fruits and violets are followed by flavors of cherry, cranberry, blackberry and plum, with a refreshing bitter almond note on the finish. Body: Generally light (can be medium or full) Tannin: Low to medium Acidity: Medium to high Age: Drink within a few years of release. Other: With low yields and oak aging it…

Taste: Fruity aroma with flavors of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and plum that can be accompanied by blackberry and mulberry. Oak ageing adds additional flavors of herbs, mushrooms, leather, tobacco, vanilla, coconut and spice. Body: Medium to full Tannin: Medium Acidity: Low to medium Age: Most should be enjoyed within a few years of release, while the finest wines have…

Taste: Light and very refreshing, with aromas of red berries and a hint of spice, followed by juicy flavors of raspberry, redcurrant and cherry and a fresh, dry finish. Body: Light Tannin: Low Acidity: High Age: Drink within two years of vintage. Other: Serve chilled, like a Rosé. Description Tarrango (ta-rang-go) is a unique Australian red grape variety developed in…

Taste: Big, masculine wine with red and black fruit flavors of raspberry, plum and blackberry, combined with smoky and spicy notes. Age adds additional flavors of chocolate, coffee, tobacco and vanilla. Body: Full Tannin: High Acidity: High Age: Most should be drunk within a few years of the vintage, but those from Madiran in France are long lived and need…

Taste: Aromas of black and red fruits with flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant and raspberry. Has a spicy, black pepper, character and as it ages develops smoky aromas, with notes of licorice, cloves, leather, coffee, caramel, vanilla and dark chocolate. Body: Full Tannin: High (firm in cool climate / soft in warm climate) Acidity: Medium to high Age: Drink…

Taste: Silky texture with aroma of flowers, stewed berries and spice are followed by flavors of juicy cherry, raspberry, plum and blackberry. Often displays dark chocolate and earthy notes on the finish. Body: Medium Tannin: Low to medium Acidity: Medium to high Age: Best to drink while young, although oaked examples can age for several years. Aka: Called Sankt Laurent in…

Taste: Subtle and refreshing, with a light floral bouquet accompanied by notes of citrus fruits and herbs. On the palate delicate flavors of green apple, lemon, pear and honeydew melon are infused with earthy undertones and mineral notes, leading to a crisp finish. Occasionally, they can exhibit a slight spritz, or pétillant, effect. The better examples…

Taste: Lush texture with flavors of lemon, pineapple and nectarines combined with an oaky richness. Hunter Valley Semillon is lighter (unoaked) and very complex when mature. Body: Medium to full Dry / Sweet: Dry Acidity: Low to medium Age: Drink within five years, with the exception of Hunter Valley wines which need ten years of bottle aging. Description Semillon (seh-mee-YON)…

Taste: Aromas of red berries with notes of almonds, herbs and violets are followed by flavors of raspberry, strawberry and cherry, leading to a refreshing bitter almond – and sometimes slightly spicy – finish. Many can also display delicate mineral and earthy notes. Body: Light Tannin: Low Acidity: Low to medium Age: Drink while young and fresh. The best…