Umami Wines

Viñedo y Bodegas Marena

Bajo Velo White Blend

Pretty wild, like sherry, honey mead-y over fermented sweetness with orange citrus notes and a lighter finish. Fascinating!

TIL it tastes like sherry because it shares a technique, aging "under flor" which is a layer of yeast that forms in the top of the barrel where a bit of air is purposefully allowed in, that oxidative exposure is responsible for the intense umami, sherry-like flavors
— 8 days ago

Château du Tertre

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Needs a bit of time to open up, but then… wow!!
So aromatic & enticing, dusty, red fruit galore, with some minty undergrowth,
On the palate this is plush, yet fresh, dusty, super fine tannins, juicy acidity, a hint of Balsamico umami.
Nice depth, great length. Delicious stuff!!
— 2 years ago

Lyle and Daniel liked this

Dandelion Vineyards

Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz

Great red wine for meat dishes. Bold but with smoothness to your umami. — 3 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2005

Shifting to a more feminine and elegant profile, after almost 20 years this still has a lot to offer. Complex fruity and umami notes of cherry, currants, pepper, spice, cured meat, tossed earth and truffle.
Great effort, year after year.
— 2 months ago

Shay, Jan and 10 others liked this

Franz Hirtzberger

Smaragd Honivogl Wachau Grüner Veltliner 2007

Seductive, lychee, soapstone, white pepper. Harmonious, papaya, orange zest and salty minerality. Ultimately balanced. Umami in excelcis. 98+ — a year ago

Jeroen, Joe and 7 others liked this

Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Pinot Noir 2015

A new world pinot with elements of the old world: some fruit, forest floor, umami notes, spice. — 3 years ago

Saiya Shuzouten

Yukinoboisha Yamahai Junmaiginjo Unpasteurized Sake

Quite a bit of melon coming through and some umami. One of our new favourites. — 4 months ago

L' Umami

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir of Oregon 2022

A lovely wine with our salmon entrée. — 10 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

De Sousa et Fils

Grand Cru Cuvee Umami Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2009

Jan. 30 Drinking at home with caviar. Purchased from@Vincents in Beaune, Fr $100 — 4 years ago