Inky dark ruby color with dark mahogany on the rim; black cherry, plum, smoke on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, dark fruits, herbs, light spice on the palate. Continue reading “Zeni Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2009”
Month: December 2016
Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Dark wine-red color with mahogany on the rim; black cherry, plum, raspberry, chocolate on the nose; ripe black fruits, black currant tang on the palate.
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Duchman Family Winery Vermentino 2015
Duchman Family Winery Vermentino 2015: Light gold color; grapefruit, apple on the nose; grapefruit, lime, pinch of pear on the palate.
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New Years
Tragically, up to 25 percent of sparkling wine consumed each year in America is consumed in arc between Christmastime and New Year’s Day.
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Château de Lardiley Rosé Bordeaux 2015
Orange-pale salmon pink color; cherry, strawberry, bell pepper on the nose; ripe red fruit, strawberry on the palate.
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Christmas
While turkey is common at Christmas, gobblers do not have the roost they enjoy at Thanksgiving.
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Qupé “Y” Block Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2014
Bright gold color; yellow apple, pear, lemon on the nose; green apple, pear, citrus-pineapple, some oak on the palate.
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Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Cartizze DOCG NV
Light straw yellow with hints of green color; white peach, pear, apple on floral nose; abundant peach, pear, apple, honey flavors on the palate.
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WhiteHaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light yellow-straw color; peach, lemongrass on the nose; peach, pear, melon, tropical fruit, gooseberry, passion fruit on the palate.
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Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Dark, deep mahogany-wine color; blackberry, black cherry, some black currant on the nose; blackberry, tart cherry, black currant, spice on the palate.
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