Making wine Part 7–Fermentation

Grape juice is in fermentation vessel—usually stainless steel, but wood or concrete also is used. Yeast decisions are made. More decisions for the wine maker. Continue reading “Making wine Part 7–Fermentation”

Chehalem Pinot Noir Corral Creek Vineyard 2019

Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, baking spice on the nose; cherry, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, earth, toasted oak on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Pinot Noir Corral Creek Vineyard 2019”

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2017

Deep ruby color; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, mocha on the nose; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, baking spice, oak note on the palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2017”

Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence Rosé 2020

Pale copper color; peach, strawberry, melon on the nose; strawberry, white cherry, lemon-lime, peach, grapefruit, citrus, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence Rosé 2020”

Cedar + Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, plum, blueberry, earth, chocolate, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Cedar + Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016”