Pale gold color; bread yeast/buttered croissant, apple, citrus on the nose; green apple, melon, pear, citrus, lemon, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Gran Castillo Rocío Brut Cava, Catalonia NV”
Month: June 2023
Wedding Champagne 6-14-2023
Last week we argued Champagne was a poor choice for a wedding reception. Too many people, too high prices, too much cacophony to appreciate expensive French bubbles. Continue reading “Wedding Champagne 6-14-2023”
La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Arana Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blueberry, leather, cedar on the nose; cherry, dark fruits, strawberry jam, tobacco, mint, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Arana Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa 2015”
Valdo Numero 10 Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG 2019
Pale gold color; apple, pear, bread on the nose; honeydew melon, citrus, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Valdo Numero 10 Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG 2019”
Sokol Blosser Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley 2021
Medium ruby color; black cherry, blueberry, clover, forest floor on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, cranberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Sokol Blosser Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley 2021”
Biltmore Reserve North Carolina Rosé 2021
Medium copper-pale salmon color; red berries, strawberries, tropical fruit on subtle nose; strawberry, cherry cola, watermelon on simple, pleasing palate. Continue reading “Biltmore Reserve North Carolina Rosé 2021”
Cellier des Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Grenache-Syrah Rosé 2021
Pale copper color; strawberry, citrus, raspberry, minerals, fresh flowers on delicate nose; watermelon, strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, tangerine, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Cellier des Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Grenache-Syrah Rosé 2021”
Wedding bubbly 6-7-2023
June—the wedding month. Time for celebration and Champagne. Well, yes and no. Continue reading “Wedding bubbly 6-7-2023”
Bodega Aniello Soil Blend de Suelos Blanco de Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Argentina 2022
Pale straw color; citrus, strawberry, green apple, cherry on the nose; green apple, grapefruit, cherry, strawberry, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Aniello Soil Blend de Suelos Blanco de Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Argentina 2022”
Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, red fruits, tobacco on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackberry, red plum, prune, sage, oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza 2018”