13 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Melon
Red Mare Alpha Mare White Blend 2017
94 Points

Red Mare Alpha Mare White Blend 2017

Aromas here are reflective of the warmer vintage, with honeyed beeswax, Gewürztraminer-like spicy florals, ripe stone fruit and the suggestion of fresh cut straw. Once in the mouth, these characters are balanced with lifted, delicate and complex notions of melon and peach tea. The beautiful arc is grounded by an undercurrent of fleshy roundness and...

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97 Points

Vivier Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2021

Fragrances of wet stone, green apple and fresh herbs. Classic Hyde minerality and freshness. Citrus and pear on the palate with plenty of vibrance and brightness. Very complex, with seductive spices, candied green apple, Cantaloupe melon, and a savory + refreshing finish reminiscent of our favorite Grand Cru Chablis. This wine will age gracefully for...

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95 Points

Clos Cibonne Rosé Tibouren Cuvée Tradition 2021

Stunning, salmon-colored pink, this exquisite rosé is spicy on the nose with hints of quince, fresh raspberries and roasted hazelnuts. The palate is bold and fresh with a captivating mixture of berry and melon flavors concluding with an exotic finish. Enjoy now with Provençal cuisine or creamy French cheeses.

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96 Points

The Hilt Chardonnay Estate 2018

This delightfully delicious Chardonnay is both elegant and refreshing in style. Supremely balanced with hints of bright fruit flavors (melons, citrus, plus honey crisp apples) and minerality that delivers an overall elegance rarely found outside France. This wine truly has something to offer Chardonnay lovers of every stripe and we highly recommend.” – August 2022

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97 Points

Accendo Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2018

This flashy and refreshing white wine features gorgeous aromas of pear, grapefruit, orange blossom and lemon sorbet. These captivating notes open up on the palate to include succulent white peach, key lime and melon notes with a luscious, silky texture. This mouth-watering wine shows tremendous crispness of fresh fruit with subtle notes of ginger on...

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96 Points

Domaine Francois Gaunoux Meursault Clos Meix Chavaux 2018

This glorious Meursault is silky smooth with bright freshness and a purity rarely found in Burgundy at such a reasonable price. The alluring bouquet offers white flowers, lemon-lime, grapefruit peel, hazelnuts and minerals. Green apple, pear, melon, tangerine, sweet lime, all lead to a refreshing crescendo of lemon oil, guava and caramel.

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Nine Suns SB 2018
98 Points

Nine Suns Sauvignon Blanc 2018

This dazzling white wine features gorgeous aromas of pear, grapefruit, orange blossom and lemon sorbet. These captivating notes open up on the palate to include white peach, kiwi and melon notes with a luscious, silky texture. This mouth-watering wine shows tremendous crispness of fresh fruit with a subtle minerality to boot. Enjoy over the next 4-5...

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