Deep ruby color; blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, mint, leather, tobacco, oak on the nose; blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black cherry, raspberry, on the palate. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
