Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, black cherry, white flowers on the nose; plum, cherry, raspberry, brown sugar, spice, hint of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Caro Amancaya Reserve Red Blend Mendoza 2017”
Month: September 2020
Vine stems
To destem or not to destem? Crushing wine world question. Continue reading “Vine stems”
Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé 2019
Pale copper color; melon, grapefruit, red fruit on the nose; pink grapefruit, raspberry, redcurrant, lemon-lime, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé 2019”
Left Coast Queen Bee Bubbly Sparkling Pinot Noir 2017
Salmon-orange color; honey, baked apple, grapefruit on the nose; red apple, honeysuckle, raspberry, light citrus, drop of honey and pear nectar on the palate. Continue reading “Left Coast Queen Bee Bubbly Sparkling Pinot Noir 2017”
Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2018
Medium salmon-copper color; strawberry, apple, white pepper, cherry, mineral-stone on the nose; watermelon, strawberry, tangerine, apple, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Von Winning Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2018”
Trinchero BRV Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014
Deep ruby color; black cherry, minerality; black cherry, blackcurrant, black pepper, plum, leather, herbs, chocolate, mint on the palate. Continue reading “Trinchero BRV Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014”
Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2019
Medium straw color; grapefruit, lime, honeydew melon on the nose; lemon, citrus, passionfruit, grapefruit, white peach, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2019”
Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2008
Pale gold color; white fruit, grapefruit, white flowers, whiff of smoke on the nose; lemon, tart orange, pear, baked apple, sliver of almond, pie crust on the palate. Continue reading “Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2008”
Wine scores
Wine scores are ridiculous. They also are the reason for the increase in wine consumption the past 40 years. They are wine’s deal with the devil. Continue reading “Wine scores”
Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2019
Medium copper color; rose petal, raspberry, cherry; strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, clove on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2019”