Sweet cream, butterscotch and vanilla flavors give this wine immediate appeal. Fortunately, it also has a good core of lemons, limes and tropical fruits. The richness is balanced with crisp acidity.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Shows classic varietal flavors of cherries, raspberries and Dr. Pepper, with a sweet edge of smoky oak. Enjoyable now for its forward fruit and silky texture.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
Sweet and tart, like a fruit juice drink you buy in the supermarket that’s a blend of pineapples, peaches and mangoes, with a kick from alcohol. Simple, but this is a good price for a wine that will please many Chard fans.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
Made in the popular style, this features flavors of Meyer lemon, orange, grass, vanilla and white pepper. Although it’s sugary-tasting, it’s brightened by acidity. Nice to drink with slightly sweet Asian fare or popcorn shrimp.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
This is a sugary-sweet Sauvignon Blanc, with the flavor of a pineapple, pear and orange fruit drink. It’s a little on the soft side, which accentuates the sweetness.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Ripe blackberry and cherry fruit flavors mark this wine, along with oak-like caramelized sweetness. It’s a rustic sipper for drinking now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
It’s a little bitter and harsh in profile, with some overripeness. But if you can get past that, you’ll find a dry, fruity and spicy Zin.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)