Happy New Year. We survived another sun circumnavigation. Sunlight grows slowly longer. Spring rebirth looms over the sere, cold-swept horizon. Endure these last temperature-challenging months, and we emerge into warm, bright shining mornings. Two wine types provide solace during this frost-dusted interlude: Porto and sherry. Continue reading “Winter wine survival 1-1-2025”
Month: December 2024
Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend, Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2020
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, red and black fruits, fig, raisin, blackberry, blueberry, black olives, dark chocolate, spice, oak, black pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend, Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2020”
William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Reserve, Texas High Plains 2018
Deep garnet color; dark cherry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, tomato leaf, bacon, forest floor, leather, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Reserve, Texas High Plains 2018”
Bodegas Costers del Sió Danaus Red Wine 2022
Medium purple-ruby color; cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, coffee, oak, spice, earth, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Costers del Sió Danaus Red Wine 2022”
Christmas 12-25-2024
This column runs on Wednesdays in most markets—Christmas Day in 2024. If you have not secured your wine before now, no chance today. We can, however, look forward to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Continue reading “Christmas 12-25-2024”
Domaine Curry Founders Blend, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, coffee, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Curry Founders Blend, Napa Valley 2022”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, boysenberry, redcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021”
P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2022
Deep purple color; black fruits, plum, blackberry, cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, violets, oak, white pepper, herbs on the nose and palate. Continue reading “P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2022”
Holiday wine pairing insight 12-18-2024
With Christmas/holiday feasts coming soon, what is the ideal alcohol percentage for wine paired with food? The answer is 10-14%. Why? Continue reading “Holiday wine pairing insight 12-18-2024”
Château Lassegue “Lassègue” Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2019
Deep ruby color; red fruits, cherry, blackberry, plum, licorice, coffee, oak, leather, earth, vanilla, some saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château Lassegue “Lassègue” Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2019”