Once you discover your favorites, you can reserve them from France 44 and other local wine and liquor stores at the show.
How? Stop by participating France 44, booth #723, and other retailers and place your wine order at our wine kiosks, visit the reservation table at the front of the exhibition hall and fill out a reservation form.
Bright and golden in color, this wine displays a complex array of fragrant fruit aromas and luscious vanillin oak gives a wonderful first impression. Peach, melon and tropical fruits are all in abundance, complimented by a creamy fullness given only by French oak maturation. This flavorsome Chardonnay has a charming palate weight, with complex buttery undertones and soft balanced acidity. This wine has it all, finishing long and smooth. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
Brilliant pale gold in color, this is a mouth filling and fruit-forward wine with finesse. Apple, pear and lime flavors combine with floral hints before the crisp mineral acid provides a long finish. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
Bright red in color, this wine with attractive aromas of spice and dark cherries with a vibrant cherry and raspberry palate. Earthy tones and subtle vanilla add complexity to the well-balanced firm tannins. Long flavorful finish. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
Crimson in color, this wine displays a rich, fruity nose of ripe blackberry and dark chocolate aromas with underlying nuances of sweet oak. The palate boasts layers of black cherry, vanilla and mocha combining in a soft, velvety mouth feel. This seamless and well structured wine has good texture and balanced tannins finishing with length and a touch of spice. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
Intense ruby in color, this wine is bright and aromatic. A juicy mouthful of plum and blackberry, with a bouquet of sweet spices, lingering effortlessly on the fine-grained finish. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
Fleshy, dark ruby in color, ripe cherry and plum flavors at the core, this wine is shaded with hints of burnt cedar and coffee. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
This fresh and fragrant sparkling wine leaps from the glass to tickle and tantalize the senses. Lifted flavours of tropical fruits combine perfectly with medium sweetness and a delightfully crisp finish. This luscious and lively wine will complement all occasions. Enjoy [yellow tail] BUBBLES now as an aperitif, or in a social atmosphere with family and friends. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
luscious pink in color, [yellow tail] Rosé leaps from your glass with a lifted bouquet of fresh strawberries, vanilla and spice. These aromas dance onto the vibrant, bright palate swirling between sweet red cherry flavors and a little Aussie sparkle. This delightful wine is spirited and playful with lively acidity, finely textured tannins and a fruity supple finish. Enjoy it on its own or with your favorite dish
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Bright with a pale yellow/green hue, powerful aromas of passion fruit and tropical notes. Melon and stone fruit flavours are underpinned on a complex palate by a zesty acidity and the classic Awatere flinty mineral spine. Serve with fresh shell-fish and chilled summer soups and salads. www.thecrossings.co.nz
Bright pale yellow, with lifted aromas of white peaches fused with citrus notes. Elegant and mouth-watering this wine showcases cool-climate Chardonnay highlighted by white peach notes and infused with a Fine minerality of stone and flint; signature to the Awatere Valley www.thecrossings.co.nz
The 2005 Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc showcases a wide range of flavors from tangy grapefruit to ripe peach. This breadth of nuances is typical of Kunde Estate’s style of Sauvignon Blanc, making it a lovely wine to pair well with a wide range of food styles. www.kunde.com
Aromas of fresh apples, pears, and yeasty bread dough. Rich, luscious flavors of baked apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, made lively by good natural acidity and a pleasingly tart finish. www.kunde.com
The Kunde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the epitome of Sonoma Valley Cabernet; herbal accents of fennel and anise wrap around a core of black raspberry and black cherry flavors so typical of Kunde's rolling hills and steep mountain grape blocks. A touch of Syrah, Malbec, and Petit Syrah adds color and richness to the wine - we'll break with the French blending tradition if it reveals the best of our land and its fruit! This fabulous wine was crafted using 80% hillside fruit. Grill some smoky pork chops stuffed with apples and gorgonzola, open a bottle of Kunde Estate Cabernet, and impress your mouth." www.kunde.com
The 2006 Pinot Grigio is pale straw in color. Aromas of citrus blossom predominate. The entry is bright with good acidity and balance. The wine finishes with a combination of fruit and floral flavors which help to round out the lightweight texture on the palate. This is a perfect wine with light pasta and fish entrees. www.renwood.com
The 2005 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel displays aromas of cherry, plums and nutmeg. The flavors mirror the aromas and give the wine a fresh fruit flavor with a spicy aftertaste. This lighter style of Sierra Foothills Zinfandel is smooth and luscious. www.renwood.com
The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is comprised of the best selection of Old Vine vineyard lots in the valley, each adding its own nuance and complexity to the final blend. The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is dark ruby in color. The bouquet consists of cranberry, allspice, nutmeg and blackberry compote. The flavor has ripe berry fruit on the entry, following with the medley of holiday spices, and finishing with chalky tannins and the vanilla bean from the American oak. www.renwood.com
The final blend offers soft inviting aromas of sweet citrus, tropical fruit, and crème brulée oak. The palate is round and accessible, with apple and pear notes. www.esservineyards.com
Delicate floral aromas give way to lush flavors of plum and cherry in this delicious 2005 Pinot Noir. On the palate, rounded tannins support a long polished finish. A perfect match with roasted meat dishes, hearty pastas and cheese. www.esservineyards.com
The blended wine shows plenty of ripe cherry and plum fruit in its aromas, backed by a combination of mocha, black tea and licorice tones. Full and round on the palate, its ripeness gives the wine a profile of baked black fruits, along with suggestions of black tea and cocoa. www.esservineyards.com
A flavorful, dense zinfandel with loads of raspberry and cherry fruit, bolstered by typical leather and peppery tones, along with sweet oak accents. Delicious with poultry, and grilled red meats, semi-soft and soft-ripened cheeses. www.esservineyards.com
With a deep ruby color, rich aromas of juicy cherry and blackberry, and a soft lush texture, this is a wine that invites immediate consumption, but that will reward two or three years of cellaring. www.esservineyards.com
Ruby red color, clean and brilliant. Classic aromas of ripe fruits and spicy notes over a balsamic essence. Medium body, dry, soft and creamy, with good tannins. Notes of coffee and chocolate. Rich and intense finish. Ideal with dishes such as seared lamb chops, roast beef, smoked sausages, grilled salmon, stews and even barbecue. Serve at 17ºC / 63ºF.
Pale yellow in color with green highlights, clean and brilliant. Prominent fruity aromas of apple and grapefruit. The flavor is vibrant and fresh on the palate with fruit-laden flavors and a pleasant, fruity finish. Ideal with fish, shellfish and fresh cheeses. Best served at 8°C/46°F.
Clear to light straw color. Soft aromatics of perfumed rose and soft honey suckle characters that are attractive and indicative of a refreshing rounded fruit style. Structure is well balanced and clean with depth of fruit showing through and complimented by crisp acidity.
Intense inky red color. Aromas seductively reveal a gorgeous perfume of blackberry liqueur, white flowers, vanilla, and a hint of figs delivered in a leather basket. On the palate, the wine is opulent, full-bodied, and viscous, with great intensity, superb purity, and a layered, seamless personality that would convince most tasters this is new world personified.
Charming deep red color. Enchanting aromas of cherry, chocolate and plums on the nose. The palate is intense and vibrant, dark ruby-colored, with ripe, complex wild berry, blackberry and raspberry scents, finishing with a rich array of pretty berry flavors. There is enough acidity and tannins to merit short-term cellaring, if you can wait!
Intense inky red color. Aromas of a complex yet intense mixture of licorice and cassis with a dash of chocolate and mint gently supported by vanilla oak characters on the nose. The palate proudly boasts ripe plum flavor in addition to a stunningly sweet
bouquet of ground pepper, blackberry liqueur, and subtle toasty oak. Surprising nuances, full body, great purity, an opulent, super-concentrated mid-palate and finish, and a seamlessness that must be tasted to be believed emerge from this fresh, well-rounded red.
Dark ruby in color, this wine is well balanced and structured with spicy nuances; elegant, intensely fruity aroma with hints of raspberry and oak. Complex with a long finish.
Beautiful crimson in color, this wine is elegant and harmonious, with complex aromatics of jammy red fruit and subtle oak. Distinctive, balanced, round, complex and flavorful
Cream sherries are Oloroso sweetened with rich Pedro Ximénez wine and are rich, raisiny and velvety. Osborne Premium Cream sherry is mahogany in color and thick in texture. It is soft, smooth, harmonious and very sweet, with pure aromas of oak and a clear note of Pedro Ximénez. It perfectly combines the nuttiness of Oloroso with the smoothness of a rich dessert wine. Osborne Cream is a delicious dessert wine alone or perfect with any cheese courses, especially with long-cured cheeses or pairs well with fruit desserts, sweet pastries or ice cream. Serve Osborne Cream at room temperature to showcase its rich sweetness.
Rich like a black-currant cobbler, this Merlot contains a savory array of ripe plum and blackberry aromas mixed with hints of mint and licorice, giving way to a soft, dark finish fit for a king. www.hobnobwines.com
The color is a very beautiful red crimson, with a taste of black fruit flavors, including blackcurrant and blackberries. The mouth feel is well built, conformation of the blackcurrant flavors, and the tannins are superb and fine. www.duboeuf.com
The color is clear and brilliant, pale gold with hints of green. The wine shows a beautiful acidity over flowery notes and citrus fruit (citrus peel). The finish is lively, long and ample. www.duboeuf.com
Bright, garnet-red color. On the nose, a complex wine, structured, fruity; spicy with peppery notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fruity, with soft tannins, warm and aromatic. A pleasant, rich wine with moderate length. Well-balanced.
Bright aromas of apple and lemon peel finish with a dusty minerality and oyster-shell brilliance. It’s crisp and well-balanced, a good value. www.sauvion.com
Intense red color. Stylish, elegant aromas of red berry & cherry notes. Light style and oaky notes. Ample & smooth with good length & fruity finish. www.andrelurton.com
Bright, brilliant pink color. Intense aromas of fresh red strawberries and citrus. A pleasant attack on the palate with full finish and a good aromatic freshness. www.andrelurton.com
Floral, pine and apple aromas followed by peach and mineral flavors mark this fresh, balanced Riesling. It leaves a mouthwatering impression on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2008. www.vins-sparr.fr
Floral, citrus and peach notes grace this gentle well balanced white. Pair with an aperitif, spicy dishes, Asian, Asian-fusion food, barbecue meals, salad & pasta dishes. www.vins-sparr.fr
Light gold in color; this sparkler is delicate, delicious and delightful. The taste is extremely fresh, elegant bubbles, clean, with a crisp, dry, and pleasant finish. This is simply a great value! Ideal as an aperitif. To be served with hors d'oeuvres, cold dishes as well as seafood. Perfect for any celebration! www.vins-sparr.fr
This Mendocino County wine exhibits a body of smooth spice and black pepper. Its soft nose and smooth vanilla finish are the result of almost two years in oak barrels.
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The American Merlot has a black current aroma with a taste of toasted caramel, vanilla bean and a hint of spice. It finishes with a wonderful flavor of ripe blackberry. www.chateaustcroix.com
A robust, full bodied deep burgundy colored wine which exhibits hints of berries and vanilla with a complex finish. This specialty blend of our robust reds paired with aging in French oak is similar to a Thoroughbred: proud, strong and yet graceful.
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Huge blackberry aroma. Its gentle acid and light oak body contribute to a comfortable well-balanced flavor. It finishes smoothly with a hint of black pepper and tarragon.
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2008 Show Tasting notes
Once you discover your favorites, you can reserve them from France 44 and other local wine and liquor stores at the show.
