Deep ruby-garnet color; blackcurrant, black cherry, spice on the nose; sour cherry, blackcurrant, plum, hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading
Month: August 2022
Pinot noir, chardonnay blends 8-31-2022
Many great wines are blends. Red Bordeaux is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and a smattering of other reds. Southern Rhône GSM wines are grenache, syrah, mourvèdre blends. In whites, sauvignon blanc and semillon enjoy a classic marriage. Continue reading
Les Sarrins Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021
Pale copper color; strawberry, citrus, peach, violets, flowers on the nose; strawberry, white peach, raspberry, blood orange, white pepper, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Broken Earth Winery Limited Release Tannat, Paso Robles 2016
Deep ruby color; peppercorn, blackberry, smoke, mulberry, green pepper, spice on the nose; blackcurrant, black plum, gooseberry, licorice, blackberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading
Angela Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2017
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, cola, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading
Viña Quebrada de Macul Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; dark cherry, balsamic, roasted herbs, eucalyptus on the nose; dark cherry, blackcurrant, figs, mint, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading
Stemmari Dalila Sicilia Riserva 2020 DOC
Medium yellow color; tropical fruit, stone fruit, roses on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, peach, vanilla, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Bota Box Breeze Dry Rosé, California NV
Pale copper color; raspberry, strawberry on the nose; raspberry, grapefruit, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading
Italian classification system 8-24-2022
Buying wine can be intimidating. How do you know if the wine is any good without buying a bottle and tasting it? Wine critics may help, but not all wines have a current score and you may find descriptors are just gobbledygook. Continue reading
Château de L’escarelle Propriétaire Récoltant Vin de Provence 2021
Pale copper color; strawberry, orange peel, flowers on the nose; strawberry, blood orange, plum, blueberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
