Deep ruby color; blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, mint, leather, tobacco, oak on the nose; blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black cherry, raspberry, on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Aquitania Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile 2017”
Month: April 2022
Cakebread Cellars Vin de Porche Rosé, Anderson Valley 2021
Medium copper color; strawberry, ruby red grapefruit, raspberry, blood orange on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Cakebread Cellars Vin de Porche Rosé, Anderson Valley 2021”
Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Frescobaldi Castiglioni, Toscana 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, red fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, oak spice, pepper on the nose; sour cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, licorice, oak, vanilla, tobacco, mocha, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Frescobaldi Castiglioni, Toscana 2018”
Sokol Blosser Blossom Ridge Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon 2017
Medium amber color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, honeysuckle on the nose; strawberry, cherry, green apple, lemon, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Sokol Blosser Blossom Ridge Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon 2017”
Bordeaux blends 4-27-2022
When people speak of red wine blends, Bordeaux invariably is in the conversation. Here is a quick primer on the region and its blends. Continue reading “Bordeaux blends 4-27-2022”
Valle Dell’Acate Il Moro Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT 2017
Deep garnet color; blackberry, black cherry, violets, camphor on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, chocolate, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Valle Dell’Acate Il Moro Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT 2017”
Mack & Schühle Fête des Fleurs Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2020
Pale salmon color; orange, citrus, strawberry on the nose; citrus, strawberry, hint of plum, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Mack & Schühle Fête des Fleurs Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2020”
La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Gran Vino Tinto 2018
Deep ruby-purple, almost black color; black cherry, tobacco, chocolate, oak on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, plum, oak, chocolate, tobacco, leather, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Gran Vino Tinto 2018”
Pedernales Cellars Texas Mourvèdre 2019
Medium ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, plum, meat, leather on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, roasted meat, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Pedernales Cellars Texas Mourvèdre 2019”
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 2017
Deep yellow color; yellow apple, lemon zest on the nose; yellow apple, pineapple, pear, Meyer lemon, buttery pastry, caramel, oak, and oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 2017”