Pasqua Mai Dire Mai Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2013

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, raisins, cocoa, chocolate, cedar, leather, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Pasqua Mai Dire Mai Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2013”

Ettore Wine Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino 2019

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, redcurrant, pomegranate, chocolate, black tea, licorice, vanilla, violets, juniper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ettore Wine Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino 2019”

W. & J. Graham’s 30 Years Tawny Porto

Orange-tinted amber-brown color; medley of dried fruits on impressive nose; dried cherry, orange peel, plum, fig, candied fruits, honey, burnt caramel, butterscotch, bitter dark chocolate, almond, hazelnut on the nose and palate. Continue reading “W. & J. Graham’s 30 Years Tawny Porto”

Château de Pez 2nd Pez Saint-Estèphe 2020

Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, chocolate, licorice, walnut, flowers, spice, savory, tobacco notes on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château de Pez 2nd Pez Saint-Estèphe 2020”

Kopke 20 Years Old White Porto

Golden amber color; dried apricot, orange marmalade, raisin, grapefruit, lemon-lime, honey, fig, walnut, toasted almond, caramel, butterscotch, marzipan on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Kopke 20 Years Old White Porto”

Moone-Tsai Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2022

Pale gold color; golden delicious apple, lemon, melon, pear, pineapple, wet stone, honey, oak, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Moone-Tsai Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2022”

Wines for spring 3-26-2025

Spring is here. What wines are especially suited for the warming days and the return of plants from dormancy? There are many happy choices. Continue reading “Wines for spring 3-26-2025”

La Scolca Bianco Secco Gavi dei Gavi DOCG 2022

Medium gold-straw color; citrus, lemon-lime, apple, orange peel, white peach, melon, almond, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “La Scolca Bianco Secco Gavi dei Gavi DOCG 2022”

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Porto

Deep garnet-tawny color; dried fruit, dried cherry, orange peel, apricot, caramel, nuts, spice, tobacco, chocolate, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Porto”

Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc, California 2023

Medium straw color; white grapefruit, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemon-lime, citrus, green bell pepper, mowed grass, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc, California 2023”