Deep garnet color; raspberry, cherry, sweet balsamic, redcurrant, oak, smoke, potpourri on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Texas Hills Vineyard Sangiovese, Texas High Plains, Newsom Vineyards 2015”
Month: May 2024
Gigondas La Cave Le Dit De Saint Tronquet, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2022
Deep ruby color; black olive, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red berries, herbs, thyme, leather, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Gigondas La Cave Le Dit De Saint Tronquet, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2022”
What do Americans think about wine? 5-22-2024
What wines do Americans prefer, how much are they willing to pay for it, and what are their general views about wine? Continue reading “What do Americans think about wine? 5-22-2024”
Poderi dal Nespoli 1929 Il Nespoli Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva 2019
Deep ruby-garnet color; blackberry, plum, cherry, plum, dried tomato, coffee, oak, leather, vanilla, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Poderi dal Nespoli 1929 Il Nespoli Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva 2019”
Attems Cicinis Collio Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2021
Deep straw-gold color; grapefruit, citrus, white peach, kiwi fruit, lime, tomato leaf, vanilla, bread, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Attems Cicinis Collio Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2021”
Viña Seña Red Wine, Valle de Aconcaugua 2020
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, oak spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Seña Red Wine, Valle de Aconcaugua 2020”
Wine glut pitfalls 5-15-2024
The world has a glut of wine. In some ways, a good thing for wine buyers. With supply up and demand down, wine makers have to make sacrifices to move their product. The old seller’s adage applies: “I would rather have 50% of something than 100% of nothing.” Continue reading “Wine glut pitfalls 5-15-2024”
Becker Vineyards Prairie Cuvee, Texas High Plains 2019
Deep gold color; Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, apple, nectarine, apricot, honey, white peach, brioche, baking spices, hint of oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Becker Vineyards Prairie Cuvee, Texas High Plains 2019”
Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountain AVA 2022
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, pepper, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountain AVA 2022”
Domaine de la Fontainerie Vouvray Coteau Les Brûlés Moelleux 2003
Deep gold color; orange marmalade, honey, apricot, white peach, honeysuckle, cooked apple on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine de la Fontainerie Vouvray Coteau Les Brûlés Moelleux 2003”