Rich, ruby red color; robust, rustic red fruits on the nose; plum, blackberry, dark fruits, mocha on the palate; fleshy, medium-full body, soft mouthfeel, assertive tannins, bit of tangy bite on the lingering finish; Continue reading “Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013”
Month: February 2016
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rúfina DOCG 2011
Ruby red color; blackberry, cherry, blueberry nose; dark fruits, sour cherry, raspberry, menthol on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rúfina DOCG 2011”
Walt Blue Jay Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2011
Translucent ruby color; intoxicating raspberry, dark cherry, blueberry nose; rich cherry, juicy berry, vanilla, toasted bread, integrated oak on the palate; Continue reading “Walt Blue Jay Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2011”
Lyeth Estate Meritage Sonoma County 2012
Very dark ruby color; red and black fruit on the nose; bing cherry, spice, blackberry, plum, hints of chocolate and pinch of earth on the palate; Continue reading “Lyeth Estate Meritage Sonoma County 2012”
Gen Y and wine
Like zombies in The Living Dead genre, Generation Y lurches forward inexorably, upending the wine world.
Generation Y (people born between 1980 and 2000) drink alcohol more than any generation in history—and part of that cohort is not yet even old enough to legally drink.
Game changer: surveys show Gen Y’s prefer wine over other alcoholic drinks. Continue reading “Gen Y and wine”
Michael David 6th Sense Syrah 2013
Ink-dark color; melange of dark fruit, vanilla, mint hint, bacon on robust nose; ripe blackberry, boysenberry, raspberry, chocolate, plum, pepper, spice, oak on generous palate—if you want a dark fruit flavor, you probably can find it somewhere in this dense, big wine. Continue reading “Michael David 6th Sense Syrah 2013”
Merriman The Brasher Block Chenin Blanc 2012
Merriman The Brasher Block Chenin Blanc 2012: Gold-yellow color; green apple, pear on the nose; nicely crisp and bright on the palate, Continue reading “Merriman The Brasher Block Chenin Blanc 2012”
Château Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2013:
Light straw-yellow color; lime, green apple, white peach, tangerine on the nose; white peach, pear, apricot, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Château Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2013:”
Vilarnau Brut Reserva NV
Bright yellow-gold with hint of green color; citrus, little green apples nose; lemon, green apple, lime, white peach on the palate; Continue reading “Vilarnau Brut Reserva NV”
Decimus Pinot Noir Napa Valley 2011
Translucent ruby color; red currant, cranberry nose; delicious cranberry, cherry, strawberry on the palate; Continue reading “Decimus Pinot Noir Napa Valley 2011”