As the Nat King Cole song goes, “Roll out those lazy, hazy days of summer.” But instead of soda and pretzels and beer, it is so much nicer to sip well-chilled rosé. Continue reading “Summer and rosé 7-10-2024”
Month: July 2024
Benziger Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Deep ruby color; tart cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, mocha, cedar, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Benziger Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2021”
Chalk Hill Windy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Pale gold color; Meyer lemon, grapefruit, guava, mango, passion fruit, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Windy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2021”
Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021
Pale gold color; green apple, pear, Meyer lemon, citrus, white peach, honeydew melon, tart orange, oak, butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021”
Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley 2021
Medium gold color; white peach, pear, apricot, lemon-lime, green apple, honey on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley 2021”
Cantine Pellegrino Gazzerotta Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2021
Deep ruby color; black plum, blackberry, black cherry, oak, vanilla, tobacco, leather, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantine Pellegrino Gazzerotta Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2021”
MGM Mondo del Vino Riva Leone Barbera, Piemonte DOC 2021
Medium ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “MGM Mondo del Vino Riva Leone Barbera, Piemonte DOC 2021”
Wine and the Fourth 7-3-2024
We celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence tomorrow. There may be fireworks and parades, but most of us will simply honor the Fourth with family and friends. And barbecue, or at least outdoor time. Continue reading “Wine and the Fourth 7-3-2024”