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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
