Delicate pink color (the winery says “ballet-slipper pink”); watermelon, strawberry on the nose; raspberry, watermelon, cherry, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Chloe Rosé Monterey County 2015”
Month: October 2016
Bodegas Vega de Yuso Tres Matas Vendimia Seleccionada, Ribera del Duero 2009
Very dark, inky garnet color; intense, complex red and black fruits, almonds, mulberry on the nose; sour cherry, blackberry, beef, cedar, tobacco on the palate.
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Château Fonbadet, Pauillac 2012
Dense ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant on the nose; blackcurrant, black cherry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Château Fonbadet, Pauillac 2012”
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon is the progeny of two grapes—one inky black, the other white and fabulous with food. Their child became the most successful red wine grape of all time. Continue reading “Cabernet Sauvignon”
Attems Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia IGT 2015
Light yellow-gold with hint of green/copper color; flowers, citrus, apple on the nose; pear, apricot, apple, lemon-minerality on the palate.
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Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón Reserva Malbec Mendoza 2014
Dark violet color; blackberry, plum on the nose; plum, black cherry, brown spice on the palate.
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Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón Malbec Mendoza 2015
Dark violet-purple color; plum, blackberry on the nose; red cherry, red plum, red fruits, licorice, mocha, chocolate, red currant tang on the palate.
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Bodegas Beronia Reserva Rioja 2011
Ruby color; cherry, smoke on the nose; red cherry, sour cherry, plum, strawberry, vanilla, oak on the palate.
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Corona de Aragon Special Selection Garnacha-Cariñena 2013
Dark garnet-ruby color; smoke, spice, blackberry, pencil shaving on the nose; cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry jam, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Corona de Aragon Special Selection Garnacha-Cariñena 2013”
Viansa Reserve Heritage Red Blend Sonoma Valley 2013
Inky color; blackberry, raspberry, herbs on the nose; black plum, cherry, raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, touch of blackcurrant tang, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Viansa Reserve Heritage Red Blend Sonoma Valley 2013”