Deep purple color; raspberry, blackberry, hickory on the nose; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, peach preserves, cocoa, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2018”
Month: December 2021
Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2017
Deep ruby color; plum, cherry, green pepper, leather on the nose; plum, blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant, some cedar and herbaceousness on the palate. Continue reading “Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2017”
McCay Cellars Rosé of Cinsault, Lodi Appellation 2019
Medium copper color; raspberry, cherry, peach, violets on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “McCay Cellars Rosé of Cinsault, Lodi Appellation 2019”
Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021
Holidays can be prime time for vino blunders. Be your better self. This is a time for joy and bonhomie, so pass on these unwholesome wine gaffes: Continue reading “Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021”
Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cedar on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, coffee, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018”
La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV
Pale straw color; golden apple, floral nose; yellow and green apples, pear, pineapple, honeydew melon, citrus, chalk on the palate. Continue reading “La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV”
L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard 2015, 2018
Deep ruby color; black plum, blueberry, cedar, leather on the nose; black cherry, black plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard 2015, 2018”
Louis Roederer Champagne Collection 242 NV
Medium gold color; yellow apple, bread, lemon, subtle oak on the nose; yellow and green apple, lemon tart, citrus, brioche, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Louis Roederer Champagne Collection 242 NV”