Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, toasted oak on the nose; fruit forward with expected garnacha strawberry, grilled plum, leather, even some pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Castillo Monjardin Garnacha La Cantera 2017”
Month: December 2018
Duchman Family Winery Dry Rosé Oswald Vineyard 2017
Very deep pink-cherry color; black cherry, raspberry, spiced plum, cherry bubble gum on the nose; cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, spiced plum, savory herbs, hint of cola on rich palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Dry Rosé Oswald Vineyard 2017”
The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn Napa Valley Merlot 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, cocoa, earth on the nose; cherry, chocolate, blackberry, plum, vanilla, some oak toast and faint spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn Napa Valley Merlot 2015”
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2014
Medium-deep purple color; red and black fruits on somewhat bashful nose; blueberry, cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry, leather, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2014”
Nobilo Icon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, dark fruits, oak hint on the nose; raspberry, black cherry, strawberry, plum, dark berries, savory oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Nobilo Icon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015”
Christmas port and madeira
We are two days away from the longest night of the year, Christmas is six days away, it will be cold for the next two-plus months. Continue reading “Christmas port and madeira”
Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, cassis on subdued nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, red plum, raspberry, baking spice, licorice, white pepper, mint on the palate. Continue reading “Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”
P+S Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro DOC 2015
P+S Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro DOC 2015: Deep ruby color; red berries, ripe fruit, menthol, vanilla on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, red plum. red berry, chocolate, spice, minerality, prunes on the palate. Continue reading “P+S Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro DOC 2015”
Long Meadow Ranch Chardonnay, Anderson Valley 2016
Medium gold-hint of green color; peach, orange peel, pineapple, apple, flowers on the nose; pear, Meyer lemon, green apple, honeydew melon, grapefruit, pineapple, minerality, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Long Meadow Ranch Chardonnay, Anderson Valley 2016”
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2016
Medium ruby-black color; dark fruits, caramel, smoke on the nose;
raspberry, blackberry, bourbon barrel char, vanilla, caramel, pepper, spice-dried herbs on the palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2016”