Bright light gold straw color; vivid melon, honey, cut grass on the nose; crisp citrus, lemon zest, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Astoria Alìsia Pinot Grigio 2014”
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Château du Taillan Haut-Médoc 2012
Intense ruby-garnet color; black fruits, coffee, toast on the nose; blackberry, red currant, dark cherry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Château du Taillan Haut-Médoc 2012”
Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo Rosé 2015
Gorgeous deep ruby red color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry nose; cherry, pomegranate, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo Rosé 2015”
Frequent questions
People ask me what is my favorite wine or a related question—can I recommend a special wine to take to a party. Continue reading “Frequent questions”
Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella Ripasso 2013
Dark ruby color with lighter magenta on the rim; red berries, almond, black pepper on floral nose; red fruit, red cherry, red currant tang, blackberry, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella Ripasso 2013”
Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013
Inky dark with hint of magenta on the rim; dark fruit, raspberry on the nose; plum, raspberry, black cherry, cola, smoke, brown spice on the palate. Continue reading “Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013”
Toad Hollow Risqué Sweet & Sparkling NV
Very light yellow-copper color; intense green apple, pear on the nose; apple, pear, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Risqué Sweet & Sparkling NV”
Negatives & cures
More wine descriptors and some cures: Continue reading “Negatives & cures”
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV
Lovely salmon with hint of green-copper color; red grapefruit, cherry, toast on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red apple, vanilla, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV”
Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV
Delightful blush-salmon color; roses, peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV”