Deep purple color; red fruits, red plum on the nose; black cherry, dark fruits, savory, meaty notes, dried red berries, blueberry, licorice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages L’esquerda “L’Esquera”, France 2016”
Month: March 2020
Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, flowers on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, leather, cedar, soft spices on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018”
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina Alentejo Vinho Branco, Portugal 2016
Deep gold with amber notes color; tropical fruit, tangerine, lemon-lime, citrus on the nose; melon, pineapple, orange, citrus, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina Alentejo Vinho Branco, Portugal 2016”
Wine and sex
There is an old saying about lovemaking—a little wine increases the opportunity, too much wine decreases the performance. Continue reading “Wine and sex”
Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2016
Medium ruby color; mocha, blackcurrant, blackberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, plum, meat, minerality, pepper, spices on the palate. Continue reading “Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2016”
Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018
Pale salmon color; melon, citrus, some red berries, rose flowers on the nose; citrus, strawberry, raspberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018”
Buying wine #2
Week two of wine acquisition strategies: Continue reading “Buying wine #2”
Morgante Nero d’Avola Vendemmia, Sicilia 2015
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, tobacco on the nose; ripe black cherry, black plum, blackberries, licorice, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Morgante Nero d’Avola Vendemmia, Sicilia 2015”
The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017
Deep ruby color; boysenberry, pomegranate, blackberry pie on the nose; red cherry, blackberry, raspberry, pepper, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017”
Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV
Medium gold color; citrus, light flowers, herbs, earthiness on the nose; citrus, golden apple, apricot, peach, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV”