Pale salmon in color, this Pinot Grigio is almost rosé-like. Bursting with sweet red strawberries, cherries and watermelon on the nose and palate, it’s wonderfully refreshing with just a hint of soft tannins on the finish.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
Fragrant of freshly cut grass, honeydew melon and orange blossoms, this dry, medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc from Slovenia has pleasant grapefruit and lemon flavors and a racy, zippy acidity that tingles on the tongue. It’s a simple but refreshing wine with a lime zest and smoke finish.
— A.I.
(12/1/2010)
This Riesling from Slovenia is a bit perfumed on the nose with an abundance of white blossoms, baby powder and pink grapefruit aromas, but there’s a pleasant, citrusy sweetness and acidity throughout. Medium bodied, it finishes quite dry with a gentle white tea astringency.
— A.I.
(12/1/2010)
Smelling sweetly of freesias and fresh apples, this full bodied dry Welschriesling counters soft, juicy white peach flavors with a bracing lime juice acidity that tingles briskly on the finish.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
Honeyed on the nose with bursts of ripe yellow peach and apricot, this dry, full-bodied Sauvignon is similarly soft and fruity on the palate. Fresh green floral and herb notes add vibrance to a moderately long finish.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
The nose and palate of this dry, full-bodied Sauvignon bursts with freshly squeezed limes and herbaceous grass and lemon verbena notes. Dry and full bodied in style, it's enlivened by zesty acidity, but with a 14% alcohol content, finishes with some heat.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
Ebulliently perfumed with heady white florals that blow off to reveal a luscious, white peach nose, this dry, full-bodied Traminer is a bit high in alcohol, but plush and pleasant on the palate with yellow peach, tangerine and waxy lanolin notes.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
While savory and smoky on the nose with subdued aromas of apple and pineapple, this dry yet fruity Furmint from Slovenia offers a host of bright tropical flavors. Full bodied with a bracingly high acidity that’s a tad off-balance, it’s a refreshing wine for everyday.
— A.I.
(5/1/2011)