Medium salmon color; tart raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, cherry, green apple, lemon-citrus, almond, caramel, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Month: May 2025
Cave des Vignerons de Chablis La Porte d’Or Bourgogne Chardonnay AOC 2023
Pale straw-gold color; golden apple, pear, lemon-lime, citrus, honeysuckle, delicate floral notes, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Viña Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir Estate Grown, San Antonio Valley, Chile 2020
Medium ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, oak, some herbaceous notes, black pepper, paprika on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2022
Medium yellow color; citrus, orchard fruits, lemon, grapefruit, green apple, peach, honeydew melon, orange blossom, oak, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Markham Vineyards Blue Boots, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, oak, cocoa, vanilla, black tea, baking spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Warm weather wine 5-28-2025
As May flowers fade, the more stern months of summer saunter into our lives and our wine drinking regimen. Continue reading
Viñas Queirolo Intipalka Valle del Sol Syrah, Ica Valley, Peru 2019
Deep ruby color; raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, plum, blueberry, licorice, leather, spice, meat on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Otronia 45º Rugientes Rosé, Patagonia Extrema, Argentina 2020
Pale salmon-pink color; strawberry, red fruits, pink grapefruit, nectarine, flowers, wet stone, hint of saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Stewart Sauvignon Blanc, Oakville, Napa Valley 2023
Pale gold color; honeydew melon, peach, guava, lemon-lime, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple on the nose and palate. Continue reading
McGrail Vineyards Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon Livermore Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, boysenberry, plum, oak spice, vanilla, coconut, cocoa, mint, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading
