Pale straw-gold color with hint of green; nectarine, fig, peach, green apple on the nose; orange, nectarine, honeydew melon, lemon, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Lubanzi Wines Chenin Blanc Swartland 2017”
Month: May 2018
Wine grape parts
Virtually all table wine begins with a grape, and grapes are divided into five parts, all of which can contribute to the eventual wine. Continue reading “Wine grape parts”
Concha y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Malbec 2016
Deep purple color; blueberry, black fruit, flowers on the nose; blueberry, plum, chocolate, licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Malbec 2016”
Fullerton Five FACES Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2015
Medium yellow-gold color; pineapple, apple, vanilla on the nose; yellow apple, peach, pineapple, star fruit, melon, chalk on the palate. Continue reading “Fullerton Five FACES Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2015”
Saved Red Wine 2014
Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, blackberry on the nose; plum, pomegranate, black cherry, blueberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Saved Red Wine 2014”
Simi Sonoma County Dry Rosé 2017
Deep salmon-rose color; cherry candy, strawberry, red fruits, tangerine on the nose; strawberry, cherry, red fruits, red watermelon, redcurrant on the palate. Continue reading “Simi Sonoma County Dry Rosé 2017”
Van Duzer Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2015
Pale ruby color; cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus, spice on the nose; strawberry, cherry, cranberry, licorice, vanilla, cola, brown sugar on the palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2015”
Trivento Reserve Malbec, Mendoza 2016
Medium purple color; redcurrant, raspberry on the nose; red plum, tobacco, vanilla, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Trivento Reserve Malbec, Mendoza 2016”
Second labels
Let’s be realistic. Most of us will never enjoy even a tiny sip of the world’s most famous and expensive wines. But there is a work-around. Continue reading “Second labels”
Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2016
Deep straw color; yellow apple, baking spice, lemon on the nose; yellow apple, lemon, honeydew melon, almond, subtle oak on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2016”