Deep gold color; lemon-lime, peach, apricot, pineapple, jasmine, sage, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Codice Vino Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC 2020”
Month: September 2024
Five enemies of wine 9-11-2024
Wine is your friend, especially when sipped with friends during a convivial meal. You are obliged to protect it from its enemies. Continue reading “Five enemies of wine 9-11-2024”
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, boysenberry, raspberry, prunes, cranberry, caramel, smoke, vanilla, almond, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022”
Dobbes Family Estate Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, blueberry, earth, almond, tea, rose petals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dobbes Family Estate Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021”
Domaine Lumineux Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Medium ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, cedar, clove, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Lumineux Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021”
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valley del Maipo, Chile 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, cassis, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, licorice, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valley del Maipo, Chile 2018”
How to be a good wine snob 9-4-2024
Wine snobbery is a detestable trait. But you can be a “good” wine snob. Here’s how. Continue reading “How to be a good wine snob 9-4-2024”
Ehlers Estate Merlot, St. Helena 2021
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, tobacco, jasmine, smoke, earth, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ehlers Estate Merlot, St. Helena 2021”
Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre Conventual Reserva Vinho Branco DOC 2018
Pale gold-brown color; lime, tangerine, beeswax, brioche, spice, subtle oak, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre Conventual Reserva Vinho Branco DOC 2018”