Arcane knowledge is the bane of wine writers. While we fulminate over nuance differences between bâtonnage and pump-over, readers roll their eyes over esoteric words with obscure, oddly accented letters. Continue reading “Back to basics 6-21-2023”
Month: June 2023
Prie Vineyards Counoise, Claypool Vineyard, Lodi 2020
Pale garnet color; strawberry, raspberry, plum on the nose; raspberry, plum, strawberry, licorice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Prie Vineyards Counoise, Claypool Vineyard, Lodi 2020”
Winter’s Hill Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2022
Medium copper color; strawberry, lemon on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, lemon, citrus, grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Winter’s Hill Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2022”
Nestore Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2018
Deep ruby color; red cherry, red plum, red berries on the nose; red cherry and plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Nestore Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2018”
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne NV
Deep copper color; raspberry, cherry, bright red fruit, toast on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, orange zest, licorice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne NV”
Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico DOCG 2019
Deep garnet color; cherry, raspberry, red berry, balsamic, flowers, dark spice, earth on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red fruits, licorice, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico DOCG 2019”
Cline Family Cellars Eight Spur Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 2020
Deep ruby-black color; black cherry, cinnamon on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon, baking spice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Cline Family Cellars Eight Spur Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 2020”
Castello ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, blueberry, roasted tomato on the nose; cherry, black and blue fruits, sweet balsamic on the palate. Continue reading “Castello ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2017”
Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC 2021
Very pale copper color; white peach, cantaloup, citrus, crushed stone on the nose; white peach, watermelon, Meyer lemon, orange, strawberry, almond, honey, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC 2021”
Scout & Cellar Scout Wild Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw color; lemon, peach on the nose; lemon, white peach, tangerine, tropical fruit, passionfruit on the palate. Continue reading “Scout & Cellar Scout Wild Sauvignon Blanc”