Month: November 2015

Michael David The Seven Deadly Zins 2013: Inky color; plum, cherry nose; juicy dark plum, sweet cherry, raspberry, pepper, spice, plenty of oak on the palate, boysenberry pie on the finish; Continue reading →

Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2013: Lovely translucent ruby-burgundy color; dark cherry, rhubarb, on the nose; cherry, some plum, boysenberry, chocolate, strawberry, whiff of blackberry and tobacco on the palate, Continue reading →

Latest research: Wine allergies exist; you probably don’t have them. Continue reading →

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012: Crimson color; cherry nose; lively cherry, red berry, raspberry, leather, tea on the palate; Continue reading →

Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013: Inky dark purple color; ripe black cherry, plum on the nose; blackcurrant tang, plum, black cherry, mocha, Continue reading →

Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014: Pale yellow-gold color; clean nose of apples, kiwi, flower petals; Continue reading →

Tarantas Rosé NV: Lovely, easy-on-the-eyes rose-raspberry color; strawberry nose; pink grapefruit, strawberry, on the palate, nibble of lime on the finish; Continue reading →

Casa Contini Biferno Riserva 2009: Ruby-purple color; cherry, plum, some florals, oatmeal on the nose; ripe red and black fruits, red cherry, blackberry, vanilla smoke on the palate, Continue reading →

Grape harvests are largely done in the Northern Hemisphere, grapes are sorted, fermentation begun—in many cases finished—winemakers are taking stock, evaluating vintage, praying for magic. Continue reading →

Alianca Foral Douro 2013: Ruby-mahogany color; plum, raspberry-blackberry on rustic nose;
plum, ripe cherry, raspberry, blackberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading →