Pale copper-salmon color; red fruits, peach on exotic nose; citrus, strawberry, raspberry, melon, apricot, lemon zest on the palate. Continue reading
Month: April 2020
Rise of rosé
Rosé has been the fastest growing wine category in the U.S. for several years. According to Nielsen, off-premise sales of rosé in January 2016 were $151 million. In January 2020, $576 million-plus. More than a 280 percent increase. Continue reading
Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon Kitoko Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby-purple color; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, sage, mint, earth on the nose; dark fruits, smoked meat, licorice, dark chocolate, tiramisu on the palate. Continue reading
Oak Farm Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi 2017
Deep purple-black color; dark fruits, blackberry, strawberry, meat, cinnamon, cedar, eucalyptus on the nose; blackberry, plum, raspberry, caramel, pepper, smoke, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Viña Ventisquero “Grey” Glacier Trinidad Vineyard Single Block Carménère, Maipo Valley, Chile 2014
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, spice on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black plum, bell pepper, spice, mocha on the palate. Continue reading
The Paring Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2016
Medium purple color; blackberries, violets, peppercorn on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, rich and ripe fruits, smoked meat, pepper on the palate. Continue reading
Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017
Deep gold color; tropical fruit, yellow apple, pear, toasted oak on the nose; crème brûlée, pear, baked apple, butter, butterscotch, oak on the palate. Continue reading
Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Branco White Wine 2017
Medium yellow-gold; citrus, pineapple, flowers on the nose; citrus, white fruits, slight oxidation/nutty effect on the palate. Continue reading
Wine carbs
Bitter news wine lovers must face: wine has carbohydrates. Carbohydrates produce calories. If you contemplate dieting, counting carbs/calories is part of the deal. Continue reading
La Crema 40th Anniversary Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2018
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cedar, cherry on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading
