Deep garnet color; cherry, sun-dried tomato on the nose; rich cherry, roasted tomato, balsamic, ripe red plum, strawberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Renicci di Stefano Cialli Sangiovese Toscana 2007”
Month: January 2019
Wine aging (1)
Most wines are made for immediate consumption; some wines benefit from bottle aging. What’s the difference? Continue reading “Wine aging (1)”
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gold Rush Red 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, red and black berries on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, hint of mint on the palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gold Rush Red 2016”
Cosentino Winery Cigar Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep ruby color; blackberry jam, brown sugar, coffee, mocha, smoke on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, mocha, oak char on the palate. Continue reading “Cosentino Winery Cigar Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”
Varozza Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2010
Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, subdued blackcurrant (after eight years), plum, raspberry, dark chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Varozza Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2010”
Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or 2017
Medium, brilliant gold color; red fruits, citrus, white flowers on the nose; strawberry, pink grapefruit, white peach, raspberry, blood orange, touch of saltiness on the palate. Continue reading “Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or 2017”
Lucas & Lewellen Toccata Classico Red Wine, Santa Barbara County 2015
Deep garnet-purple color; cherry, red fruits, vanilla, balsamic on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, roasted tomato, espresso on the palate. Continue reading “Lucas & Lewellen Toccata Classico Red Wine, Santa Barbara County 2015”
Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve Rosé 2017
Medium copper color; raspberry, strawberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, redcurrant, tart cherry, blood orange, peach, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve Rosé 2017”
Austerity Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, oak, licorice, dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, red fruits, some oak, smoke, and eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading “Austerity Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017”
The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016
Medium gold color; nectarine, apple on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, spoon of lemon meringue, honeydew melon, honeysuckle on the palate. Continue reading “The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016”