Medium gold color; white peach, yellow apple on the nose; white peach, yellow apple, pear, citrus, tangerine, oak spice, butter, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Geyser Peak Winery Chardonnay, California 2018”
Month: December 2021
Bubbly for the holidays 12-22-2021
’Tis the season to be bubbly. December is the hottest month for sparkling wine. Festive, fun, special. People who don’t drink wine, drink sparkling as we endure the darkest days of winter and toast the dawn of a new year. Continue reading “Bubbly for the holidays 12-22-2021”
Backsberg John Martin Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 2016
Medium yellow-gold color; citrus, gooseberry, white peach, green apple on the nose; grapefruit, gooseberry, green apple, white peach, lime, oak-vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Backsberg John Martin Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 2016”
Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Vendemmia DOCG 2019
Deep garnet color; cherry, sweet balsamic, roasted tomato, leather, violets on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blood orange, bit of earthiness on the palate. Continue reading “Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Vendemmia DOCG 2019”
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021
Medium purple color; cherry, strawberry, blackberry on the nose; dark cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry, banana, pomegranate, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021”
Bodegas Volver La Mancha Single Vineyard Tempranillo 2018
Deep purple color; plum, blackcurrant, licorice, tobacco, leather on the nose; plum, sour cherry, blackberry, earth, brown sugar, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Volver La Mancha Single Vineyard Tempranillo 2018”
Torres Sangre de Toro Rosé 2020
Light copper color; strawberry, raspberry, citrus on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, blood orange, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Torres Sangre de Toro Rosé 2020”
Sanford Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2020
Pale copper color; strawberry, orange peel, guava, rose petal on the nose; strawberry, citrus, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Sanford Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2020”
Expensive wine 12-15-2021
This being the month of lavish giving and celebration, expensive wine may be on your agenda. Here are some things to look for, and a cautionary note, too. Continue reading “Expensive wine 12-15-2021”
de Négoce OG N. 19 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, cola, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 19 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018”