Garden Of Light

Fratelli Alessandria

Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2019

A light & bright red. Pepper and chocolate on the nose, with a layer of cherry. Low on tannins with a prominent acidity. — 4 years ago

G.D. Vajra

Claré J.C. Langhe Nebbiolo

Light tannins, light fiz, light wine in general and not too long of a finish. Raspberries, lavender — 5 years ago

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Light, crisp easy drinking... stores have figured it out because price keeps going up... Marlborough region of N.Z. Great with herbed or pepper cheeses, and strawberries and grapes. — 5 years ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1996

Medium gold. Great weight in the glass. Fruit forward nose. Big impact. Notes of sweet apricot, pineapple, kiwi fruit, wet stones and some honey. Rich in the mouth with light acidity at first but it builds with time in the glass. Great texture. Still youthful. — 5 years ago

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Arnot-Roberts

North Coast Trousseau 2019

Typically grown in Jura region of Switzerland or Duoro region of Portugal. Light body with rusty red brown hues. Considered a farming grape or “bastardo” in Portugal 🤣 it’s lovely! Would pair with margarita pizza (can hold up to marinara or Bolognese). Best to drink young (same with their Gamay Noir) — 7 years ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2013

Early but ready. Nice balance of minerals and light fruit. Acid that makes you smile. Hirsch. Thank you. @Jasmine Hirsch — 8 years ago

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Great Pinot.

Red Car

Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015

Green apple, cherry blossom essence, crisp and light. — 9 years ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Grenache 2012

Surprise of the night. Not your typical CA Grenache. Light colored but full flavored. Old World. — 9 years ago

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 1999

A perfumed nose of red fruits that follows thru to the palate. Plenty of intensity despite the light color. Gained weight with air but also showed some alcohol. — 10 years ago

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Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2013

2013 Whispering Angel Rosé. Pale salmon color. Light berries in the nose. Flavors of red berries, a little citrus. Long finish. — 11 years ago

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Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Our favorite Sauvignon blanc. Light with loads of citrus. Great with shrimp or veg with dip. Between $12 and $16 a bottle. — 11 years ago

Michele Chiarlo

Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2018

M. Chiarlo’s Moscato d’Asti is also available in a 375ml which is a nice size to pop open after a nice meal. A slight effervescence wine with a light golden color. Aromas of sweet fresh stone fruits and citrus layered with a bit of floral spice. On the palate flavors of peaches and apricots with a grape-like character. Medium finish ending with citrus, sweet spice and honey notes. A favorite, great value! Grab a 750ml for a larger crowd! — 4 years ago

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Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Rosé Blend 2019

Absolutely lovely! Beautiful light salmon color, aromas of strawberry, light taste that would be fantastic with fresh spicy SE Asian food, salad, or seafood. A real spring time patio pounder! — 5 years ago

Alex Lovasz
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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Lovely. Some odd odors during the first hour after opening- blue cheese and cabbage.

Good color, smooth, soft, rounded and light tannins.

Cork was a complete mess- took about 5 to ten minutes to clean out.

Mushrooms, bell peppers, cedar and cherries. Delicious with dinner of filet and lobster, asparagus and potatoes.
— 5 years ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2013

Profoundly earthy, with a great helping of pyrazine. Restrained fruit- blackberry and raspberry, and a garden-full of freshly turned soil, herbs and spices. Great balance of acid and tannin. Rustic and compelling - curious to see where this goes in a few more years. — 6 years ago

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Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato 2016

Velvety, purple-red color and slightly opaque. Notes of ripe, dark red cherries, fresh tart ripe cherry flavor with a well-balanced dry acidity with a light dry finish. Light-medium bodied. — 7 years ago

Domaine de Triennes

Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Blend Rosé 2014

Great wine to share with a meal ! Light in colour, full of flavour. — 8 years ago

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Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2014

Color is pale pink, moving to orange at the rim; shows much, much more age then its two years. Smell is instantly earthy, with some alcohol and some fruit, and very slight background of oak; again, nose suggests age, so maybe this bottle has benefited from its improper storage. Taste confirms oak and really brings out the fruit, most prominent for me is raisin; medium acid with light tannins and dry, earthy finish. Delicious and balanced. This is the best American wine I've had at this price (about $19) — 8 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

Paul Costigan
9.1

1990: Corked, unfortunately. My mom had the best line, "It sure tastes better than it smells!" I recall what it was like on release, hard candy sweetness with a surprisingly light framework, particularly compared to both the '88 & '89 on release, and the crazy depth of the'90 Ch. Filholt Creme de tete, which was massively concentrated. This bottle still had oomph, yet wasn't all there. — 10 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Raisins Gaulois Gamay 2013

effervescent. mineraly, very light clean finish. deliciius. little bit of funk. — 10 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2009

APPEARANCE Clear Medium Ruby color. NOSE Clean Light aromas of Red berry fruit mélange, tea leaf, with air more notes of earth and spice.. PALATE Dry sweetness, Medium acid and Low tannin with Light body and flavours of spice that lessen on the palate while the tea flavors are more pronounced, however the red berry fruits are the most present of the flavors with a streak of minerality. which last for Medium length on the finish. Very Good quality. #beaujolais #morgon #lapierre — 11 years ago

Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2017

Funky nose, but the palate had a strong acidic backbone with bright red fruits, including red currant, strawberry, and a touch of ripe watermelon. A great, light summer red. Definitely serve it chilled. Lovely. Thanks to @Shawn Paul for the introduction to this one! — 5 years ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2015

Yes! A great representation of what can become of gamay from a Cru village wine. The typical esters are there on the nose but the overall fruit and some darker tertiary flavours are present. A bit light on the palate despite the 14% but this is made up for by the long delicate spicy-flowery finish. — 5 years ago

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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

Joe Ho
9.8

Deep currents in the nose with a beautiful round smooth mouth full of flower petals light citrus and berries. — 5 years ago

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2017

Rosé really, really does not have to be crap. It can be refined and something special. Delicate light pink in the glass with an atypically complex nose of watermelon, orange blossom, white flowers, and bright citrus. Wonderful acidity and super crisp, this is exceedingly dry and fun. There’s a subtle smokiness that permeates throughout and gives depth to the wine. The mid palate is all bright, ripe fruit which leads way to notes of peaches, guava fruit, tart cranberry, and stone minerality. A bottle of this doesn’t last very long. I don’t know if I’m prepared to say it’s my favorite Rosé but it’s certainly up there. — 6 years ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2016

Color of bubbly egg white. Nose of honey , a bit gasoline, pineapple, and actually a bit nutty and oaky note. Taste is sweet honey, some zesty peel, Sprite, citrus, lemonade like flavor, light yet refreshing. Aftertaste is a bit short, but definitely a crowd pleaser. — 7 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Greg Ballington
9.2

Deep garnet red with lots of bricking on the edges. Light cassis and dark cherries on the nose with some tertiary notes like earthiness and damp leaves. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Lots of complexity with light cassis and dark cherries, a little bit of tomato leaves and earthiness. Very well rounded and integrated with a long finish. This will only keep losing fruit and get earthier with time. Drink now. — 8 years ago

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Insignia rocks! Even in weaker years

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2014

Recommend. Wonderful for sipping with a cheese tray. Light with taste of cherries and California sunshine. — 9 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1991

Drinking the 1991 in 2016 after over 2 hours of decanting. Wonderful light sherry type nose with a hint of pepper and quite brick red colour around the edges. Such a soft texture on the tongue though still a little astringency on the finish. Very good. — 10 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Endless rosary of tiny bubbles, within a light golden straw color. Nice compromise on the nose between aromas of freshly made brioche and bread dough, and green apple, and citric acidity. The tangyness in this champagne es fenomenal. Great body to it, very harmonious and interesting composition. Great value for the price. Its acidity is really seductive and gracious. Very discreate orangy flavor on the ligering finish. 91 pts. — 11 years ago