The pandemic shook the wine world—as it did everything in the world. More to the point, it accelerated trends forever changing the wine landscape. Examples: Continue reading “Wine world disruption 11-30-2022”
Month: November 2022
Chalk Hill Estate Red, Chalk Hill Appellation 2018
Deep ruby color; black cherry, tobacco, leather, chocolate on the nose; dark cherry, plum, dark fruit, vanilla, licorice, oak spice, tea on the palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Estate Red, Chalk Hill Appellation 2018”
Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir, San Antonio Estate Grown, Chile 2019
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, oak on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir, San Antonio Estate Grown, Chile 2019”
González Byass Viña AB Amontillado Sherry
Pale amber color; almonds, hazelnut, apricot, saline, yeast on the nose; almonds, minerality, orange peel, saline and hints a slight bitterness on the palate. Continue reading “González Byass Viña AB Amontillado Sherry”
Paso Robles 11-23-2022
When you think quality California wine, Napa and Sonoma leap to mind. Today, a sound argument can be made to include Paso Robles in the conversation. Continue reading “Paso Robles 11-23-2022”
Albert Bichot Horizon de Bichot Chardonnay 2020
Albert Bichot Horizon de Bichot Chardonnay 2020: Medium gold color; yellow apple, pear, citrus, white flowers on the nose; yellow apple, pear, grapefruit, vanilla, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Albert Bichot Horizon de Bichot Chardonnay 2020”
Golan Heights Winery Yarden Merlot, Galilee 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, dried herbs, smoke on the nose; charry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, cedar, chocolate, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Golan Heights Winery Yarden Merlot, Galilee 2017”
Thanksgiving 2022 11-16-2022
Some people are intimidated by wine choices for the big Thanksgiving family feast. There is no reason for discombobulation. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2022 11-16-2022”
Fattoria Selvapiana Vigneto Bucerchiale Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2018
Medium ruby-garnet color; balsamic, cherry, leather on the nose; cherry, plum, strawberry, oak, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Fattoria Selvapiana Vigneto Bucerchiale Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2018”
Davis Estates Merlot, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; sweet cherry, plum, cranberry, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Davis Estates Merlot, Napa Valley 2017”