Deep ruby color; black fruits, cocoa on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, black plum, white pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Feudo Solarìa Foglio Cinquanta Nero D’Avola, Sicilia 2015”
Month: May 2020
Pope Valley Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate, menthol, soft minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Pope Valley Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016”
Hamel Family Wines Isthmus 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; sweet cherry, plum, rich red fruits on the nose; dark cherry, plum, blackberry, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Hamel Family Wines Isthmus 2016”
Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros 2017
Pale ruby color; cherry, spice, whiff of smoke on the nose; cherry, redcurrant, raspberry, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros 2017”
New wine business models
Winery tasting rooms are closed. A terrible blow, especially for smaller wineries. Some, however, believe the COVID crisis could reshape the industry for the better. Continue reading “New wine business models”
Triguedina Jean-Luc Baldès Malbec Du Clos, Cahors 2015
Deep ruby color; red cherry, plum on the nose; sour cherry, plum, blackberry, minerality, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Triguedina Jean-Luc Baldès Malbec Du Clos, Cahors 2015”
Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2010
Deep ruby color; cherry, red fruits on the nose; cherry, plum, blackcurant, leather, chocolate, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2010”
Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, plum, cedar, cocoa, oak spice, eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016”
Wine and COVID notes 5-13-2020
As sheltering-in-place, face masks, and social distancing save lives, COVID likely forever alters “normal life.” Notes from the world of wine and alcohol: Continue reading “Wine and COVID notes 5-13-2020”
Raimat Pirinenca Tempranillo 2016
Medium ruby color; cherry, dried flowers on the nose; black cherry, red berries, roasted tomato on the palate. Continue reading “Raimat Pirinenca Tempranillo 2016”