Deep ruby color; cherry, boysenberry, cassis, plum, tobacco on the nose; raspberry, black cherry, plum, blackcurrant on the palate. Continue reading
Month: April 2019
Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, oak spice, vanilla, mocha on the palate. Continue reading
CVNE Viña Real Rosado, Rioja 2018
Deep salmon-rose color; peach, apricot, flowers on the nose; peach, strawberry, citrus on the palate. Continue reading
Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2015
Medium purple color; blackberry, plum, oak on the nose; ripe blackberry, plum, cocoa, blackcurrant bite on the palate. Continue reading
Wine faults #2
Second week of our trepidatious venture into the Stygian world of wine flaws. Continue reading
Dobbes Family Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Quailhurst Vineyard 2017
Medium copper-salmon color; strawberry, raspberry, rose petals, peach, sweet herbs on the nose; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading
A to Z Wineworks Oregon Pinot Noir 2015
Pale-medium ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum, clove on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry, minerals, spices on the palate. Continue reading
Pomar Junction Vineyard Sidetrack White NV
Medium gold color; honeysuckle, peach, lemon, orange blossom on the nose; white peach, pear, tangerine, tropical fruits on the palate. Continue reading
Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2016
Hess Select Chardonnay Monterey County 2016: Deep gold color; lemon, key lime, apple on the nose; lemon, yellow apple, pineapple, key lime, peaches, hint of vanilla and spice on the palate. Continue reading
Left Coast Cellars White Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2017
Very pale straw color; white cherry, peach, citrus, beeswax on the nose; pear, honeydew melon, nectarine, peach, key lime pie, minerals on the palate. Continue reading
