Morandé Vitis Única Carménère, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2021

Deep ruby color; black plum, sour cherry, bell pepper, black raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, coffee, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Morandé Vitis Única Carménère, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2021”

M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche Blanc 2021

Medium gold color; green apple, pear, peach, citrus, lime, beeswax, butter, touch of salinity-minerality, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche Blanc 2021”

Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay, 2021

Pale gold color; lemon, citrus, tangerine, yellow apple, pear, vanilla, butter, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay, 2021”

Dutcher Crossing Winemakers’ Cellar Riesling, Russian River Valley 2021

Medium straw color; pineapple, green apple, guava, coconut, honey, honeysuckle, beeswax, jasmine on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dutcher Crossing Winemakers’ Cellar Riesling, Russian River Valley 2021”

Grape Creek Vineyards Cuvée Blanc White Wine, Texas 2022

Medium gold color; Meyer lemon, apricot, peach-pear, grapefruit, orange zest, lemon grass, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Grape Creek Vineyards Cuvée Blanc White Wine, Texas 2022”

Hahn Family Wines Appellation Series Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco 2021

Deep gold color; pineapple, lemon, yellow apple, peach, papaya, vanilla, almond, butterscotch, honeysuckle on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Hahn Family Wines Appellation Series Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco 2021”

Bodegas Áster El Espino, Ribera del Duero 2020

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, licorice, chocolate, coffee, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Áster El Espino, Ribera del Duero 2020”

Wine storage tips 6-12-2024

Most of us drink a bottle of wine soon after purchase. From an hour after we get home to a couple of days or weeks. Wine storage in such cases basically is unimportant. Continue reading “Wine storage tips 6-12-2024”