Pale copper color; flowers, apple, peach on the nose; apple, apricot, orchard fruits, watermelon, grapefruit, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Masseria Li Veli Torrerose Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGT 2021”
Month: March 2023
Vina Quebrada de Macul Alba de Domus, Maipo Valley, Chile 2018
Deep ruby color; red fruits, blackcurrant, plum, oak, leather, mint on the nose plum, blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, oak spice, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Quebrada de Macul Alba de Domus, Maipo Valley, Chile 2018”
Wine’s love-hate relationship 3-15-2023
Wine has a love-hate relationship to oxygen. Not enough oxygen when it is in the winery and wine can be reductive—engendering volatile sulfur compounds. Burnt match and rotten eggs are common odor descriptors. Too much oxygen and the wine tastes “tired” and eventually turns to vinegar. Continue reading “Wine’s love-hate relationship 3-15-2023”
Alain Jaume Bellissime Rosé 2021
Pale copper color; cherry, orange on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Alain Jaume Bellissime Rosé 2021”
Beaulieu Vineyard Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby-garnet color; blackberry, dark cherry, cedar on the nose; blackberry, plum, black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blueberry on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyard Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015”
Vina Ventisquero Grey Glacier Las Terrazas Vineyard Single Block Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, Chile 2017
Medium garnet color; raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, forest floor on vivid nose; raspberry, cherry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Ventisquero Grey Glacier Las Terrazas Vineyard Single Block Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, Chile 2017”
Chateau Maris, Orange Wine made with Certified Organic Grapes 2021
Very pale amber-orange color; orange perfúm, white peach on the nose; white peach, apricot, summer fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Maris, Orange Wine made with Certified Organic Grapes 2021”
Kono Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021
Pale straw color; grapefruit, citrus, lime, green apple, grass on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, green apple, pear, passion fruit on the palate. Continue reading “Kono Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021”
Bonterra The McNab, McNab Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino County 2020
Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, cherry, fig, chocolate on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, mint, toast on the palate. Continue reading “Bonterra The McNab, McNab Ranch Vineyard, Mendocino County 2020”
Wine questions answered 3-8-2023
Answers to whimsical wine questions. Continue reading “Wine questions answered 3-8-2023”