Deep purple-black color; blueberry, plum, blackberry, violets on the nose; blueberry, sugar plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Pedernales Cellars Petite Sirah, Farmhouse Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2018”
Month: May 2022
Wine and sports 6-1-2022
In the antediluvian 20th century, you likely associated beer with sporting events and athletes. Today, in the bright, shining enlightenment of the 21st century, wine can claim its spot alongside beer as a sports libation. Beer guzzlers would demure—likely with a belch—but they would be wrong. Continue reading “Wine and sports 6-1-2022”
Rabble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; blackberry, redcurrant, cherry, cigar box on the nose; blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, plum, vanilla, chocolate, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Rabble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019”
19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, oak, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2020”
Donnafugata Bell’Assai Vittoria DOC Frappato, Sicilia 2019
Medium ruby color; red berries, grapes, violets, roses, lavender on the nose; strawberry, pomegranate, tart cherry, raspberry, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Donnafugata Bell’Assai Vittoria DOC Frappato, Sicilia 2019”
Pommery Louis Pommery California Brut
Deep straw-gold color; apple, peach, toasted bread on the nose; green apple, white peach, apricot, lemon, almond, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Pommery Louis Pommery California Brut”
Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Pale ruby color; cherry, plum, cranberry, vanilla on the nose; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, black tea, earth, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018”
Daou Vineyards Bodyguard 2019
Deep ruby color; blueberry, cherry, chocolate, pipe tobacco, coffee grounds, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, black olive, leather, meat on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Bodyguard 2019”
Stags’ Leap Viognier, Napa Valley 2018
Pale gold color; honeysuckle, apricot, peach, baked apple on the nose; apricot, peach, pear, apple, citrus, almond, spice, honeycomb on the palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap Viognier, Napa Valley 2018”
The case for swirling 5-25-2022
The classic formula for wine tasting is the “five Ss.” See. Swirl. Sniff/smell. Sip. Savor. Let’s explore swirl. Continue reading “The case for swirling 5-25-2022”