Deep yellow color; fresh herbs, citrus, peach on the nose; green apple, grapefruit, pineapple, lemon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Pazos de Lusco Albariño, Rias Baixas 2016”
Month: April 2019
Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2017
Deep gold color; apple, pear, oak, vanilla, on the nose; yellow apple, ripe pear, vanilla, honeydew melon, lemon curd, crème brûlée on the palate. Continue reading “Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2017”
Avalon CHARD California Chardonnay 2017
Deep gold color; golden delicious apple, orange blossoms on the nose; apple, lemon, pear, pie crust, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Avalon CHARD California Chardonnay 2017”
Viña San Pedro GatoNegro 9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Pale yellow color; white peach, citrus, grapefruit, pineapple on the nose; citrus, grapefruit, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Viña San Pedro GatoNegro 9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018”
Beronia Rosé DOCa Rioja 2018
Medium gold-copper color; strawberry, cherry, red currant on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Beronia Rosé DOCa Rioja 2018”
Mark West Pinot Noir Black, Monterey County 2014
Medium ruby color; black plum, blackberry, cherry on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Mark West Pinot Noir Black, Monterey County 2014”
Nals Margreid Sirmian Pinot Bianco, Sudtirol–Alto Adige 2016
Medium yellow color; toast, pear, crushed rock on the nose; peach, lemon, pineapple, citrus, honeydew melon, ginger on the palate. Continue reading “Nals Margreid Sirmian Pinot Bianco, Sudtirol–Alto Adige 2016”
Wine faults #3
Third week of our fearless exploration of wine flaws, and some good news. Continue reading “Wine faults #3”
Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Medium purple color; raspberry, brambly fruits, rocks, leather, lavender on the nose; ripe raspberry, blueberry, black cherry, plum, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012”
Smoking Loon Steelbird Rosé 2018
Deep salmon-pink color; strawberry, cantaloupe, honeysuckle, flowers on the nose; strawberry, apricot, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Smoking Loon Steelbird Rosé 2018”