Inky dark color; raspberry, strawberry, cherry, oak nose; raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, grape jam, spice, oak, smoke on the palate. Continue reading
Month: July 2016
Astoria Sparkling Moscato Rosé NV
Bright pink-red color; strawberry, raspberry nose; strawberry, red watermelon, raspberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading
Rotari Brut Rosé Trento DOC 2013
Lovely light pink rose color; red fruits, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, yeast on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, some grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading
Viña Montes Classic Series Aconcagua Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light straw yellow with hints of green color; citrus, lime nose; grapefruit, green melon, peach, lemon, lime on the palate. Continue reading
Château Pesquié Ventoux Quintessence 2012
Rich dark purple color; black cherry, raspberry, black olive on the nose; black cherry, dark plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading
Francis Coppola Sofia Riesling Monterey County 2015
Light yellow color; faint whiff of petrol (common for riesling), followed by light apple, orange, and pear notes on the nose; orange, peach, green apple, some pineapple and honey on the palate. 
Off-dry, with the ripe fruit and touch of sweetness balanced by gracious acidity. If you favor a dry riesling or a sweet riesling, this is not your pour. If you want to split the difference with a shade toward dry, this is for you. Should be very popular for a range of tastes; it certainly is drinkable for those who prefer dry. Smooth, very easy drinker, very clean finish. Continue reading
Brennan Vineyards Austin Street Red 2013
Translucent ruby red color; cherry, flowers on the nose; blackberry, red plum, some smoke and spice, finishes with red currant tang on the palate. Continue reading
La Marca Prosecco DOC NV
Light straw gold with hint of green color; honeysuckle, peach, yeast on the nose; golden apple, ripe peach, lilt of lemon on the palate. Continue reading
Prosecco story
It may not be proper, but some people refer to Prosecco as Italy’s Champagne. Continue reading
Astoria Prosecco DOC Treviso NV
Lemon-yellow with tinge of green color; pear, yeast on elegant nose; pear, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading
