Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) 2011: Dark purple-black color; dark fruit, olives, tobacco hint on the nose; bit thin with intrusively tangy acidity on the palate, Continue reading “Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) 2011”
Month: January 2016
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir Central Coast 2013
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir Central Coast 2013: Ruby color, translucent; plum, violets on delicate nose; layers of ripe, juicy raspberry, cherry, hints of toasty oak and vanilla on the palate; Continue reading “MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir Central Coast 2013”
Michael David Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013
Michael David Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013: Very dark purple, opaque color; blueberry nose; flamboyantly rich fruit flavors—blackberry, blueberry, fig, boysenberry, sweet plum on the palate; Continue reading “Michael David Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013”
Stains
Researchers recently reported red wine fights cavities, marking the latest in the horde of reasons for enjoying wine.
Alas, there are stains on this rosé picture. Stains. Literally. On your teeth and on your stemware. Relax, we have solutions. Continue reading “Stains”
Isaac Fernandez Seleccion Utiel-Requena Bovale 2012
Isaac Fernandez Seleccion Utiel-Requena Bovale 2012: Inky black-ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, oak hint on the nose; full in the mouth with sweet blackberry, dark cherry, mocha, vanilla, spice lingers on finish; Continue reading “Isaac Fernandez Seleccion Utiel-Requena Bovale 2012”
Martini Prosecco NV
Martini Prosecco NV: Light yellow color with hint of green; apple, pear, orange blossoms on the nose; citrus, apple, peach; dry, light, crisp, balanced, subdued bubbles. Continue reading “Martini Prosecco NV”
Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) 2011
Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) 2011: Inky, dark burgundy color; raspberry, blueberry on the nose; sour cherry, raspberry, plum, cocoa, tea, sleek, smooth, elegant on the palate; Continue reading “Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) 2011”