Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Hallberg Vineyard 2018

Medium ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, roses, violets on the nose; dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blood orange, black tea, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Hallberg Vineyard 2018”

Scheid Family Wines VDR Very Dark Red 2020

Very dark purple-garnet color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, violets, lavender on the nose; black cherry, Bing cherry, sugar plum, blueberry, blackberry, pomegranate, chocolate, vanilla, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Scheid Family Wines VDR Very Dark Red 2020”

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021

Medium gold color; citrus, apple, tropical fruit, white flowers on the nose; pineapple, lemon-lime, yellow apple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021”

Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Road Reserve, Paso Robles 2019

Deep ruby-garnet color; blueberry, dark cherry, boysenberry on the nose; cassis, black raspberry, licorice, dark cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Road Reserve, Paso Robles 2019”

Wine metaphysics 10-5-2022

Are wines made in the vineyard or the winery? The answer is both, but today more wine professionals say soil, grapes, and the skill of grape growers to deliver the personality of their acres is the essential component. Continue reading “Wine metaphysics 10-5-2022”

Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine 2018

Deep ruby-garnet color; red fruits, plum, blackberry, cassis, leather, oak spice on the nose; sweet cherry, blueberry, redcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, earth on the palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine 2018”