Beverages have been sealed with metal caps since the 19th century, but—horrors—nobody thought about using them on quality wine bottles until the 21st century. Continue reading “Twist caps”
Month: February 2018
Chateau Montelena Calistoga Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Deep ruby color; blackberry, cocoa, spice on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, mint on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Montelena Calistoga Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014”
Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Carménère (Peumo) 2015
Deep ruby color; raspberry, plum, green peppercorn on the nose; raspberry, blueberry, red cherry, black plum, chocolate, green bell pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Carménère (Peumo) 2015”
Argyle Vintage Brut Sparkling Willamette Valley 2013
Pale straw color; apple, pears, melon, plum on the nose; apple, yellow watermelon, lemon, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Argyle Vintage Brut Sparkling Willamette Valley 2013”
Bottle closures
Cork or twist-off closure? The wine world debate continues unabated. Continue reading “Bottle closures”
Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Valley 2014
Deep ruby-black color; red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, brambly bush, pepper on the nose; plum, blackberry, blueberry, red cherry, raspberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Valley 2014”
14 Hands Winery Hot to Trot Red Blend Columbia Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; red fruits, plum on the nose; plum, ripe red fruits, blackberry, tea, redcurrant tang, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “14 Hands Winery Hot to Trot Red Blend Columbia Valley 2015”
Pepper Bridge Winery Trine 2014
Deep ruby color; red fruit, raspberry, black pepper, whiff of leather-meat on the nose; sour cherry, raspberry, plum, blackcurrant tang, strawberry, roasted bell pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Pepper Bridge Winery Trine 2014”
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir Marlborough 2016
Medium ruby color; red-black cherry, raspberry, spice, forest floor on the nose; dark cherry, cranberry, blackberry, hint of blackcurrant tang on the palate. Continue reading “Kim Crawford Pinot Noir Marlborough 2016”
Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day. Yes, it is a “day” conjured by greeting card companies, candy makers, and flower shops, but here it is and you better do something about it if you want the coming weeks to go smoothly with whomever accompanies you in your journey through life. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day”