Month: December 2015

Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014: Gold-yellow color; citrus, peach nose; citrus, lemon-lime, orange zest, apple slice, minerals on the palate; smooth, very approachable Continue reading →

Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010: Inky black-crimson color; red berries, leather, mint, spice on lovely nose; cherry, dark plum, delicious fruit on the palate; Continue reading →

Who drinks wine? In this holiday season, thanks to holiday party merry-go-round, almost everyone who drinks alcohol drinks wine—even if they prefer brews or fire water.
But who drinks wine irrespective of season? The Gallup organization did extensive research on this pressing question; here are answers. Continue reading →

Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013: Dark ruby-purple with some translucence; raspberry, cherry nose; dark fruits, cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading →

Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012: Deep ruby-purple color with faint translucence; superbly complex and delightful nose with plum, raspberry, blackberry, some earth; Continue reading →

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014: Dark garnet color with slight translucence; dark fruits, plum on the nose; fruit-forward cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry, hints of spice on the palate; Continue reading →

Felipe Rutini Sauvignon Blanc 2014: Yellow-green color; cut grass and grapefruit nose; nice grapefruit, green apple, touch of vanilla, soft on the palate Continue reading →

Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2008: Dark purple with some translucence color; cherry, plum, rose petal nose; cherry, balsamic, spice, roses on the palate; Continue reading →

Kris Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014: Lemon-green color; spring flowers, citrus on bright nose; citrus, tangerine, apricot, almond on the palate. Continue reading →

Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2013: Dark ruby with hint of translucence color; raspberry, mint, eucalyptus on the nose; rich red fruits, cherry, raspberry, blackberry on the palate; Continue reading →