Messina Hof Barrel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon Texas 2015

Dark ruby-purple color with some translucence; blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, some red currant tang on the palate.
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Wine lingo–descriptors

Over the next months, the column will intermittently visit wine lingo. This can be particularly helpful during final two months of the year when people indifferent to wine perk up for family feasts and holiday bonhomie. Continue reading “Wine lingo–descriptors”

Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2013

Ruby-garnet color with translucence and hint of orange on the rim; sandalwood, spice, leather, lavender, violets and other floral whiffs on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, balsamic and woody notes on the palate.
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Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV

Straw gold-light copper color; green apple, citrus, bread-brioche on the nose; peach, apple, pear, lemon-lime, white melon, dollop of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV”

William Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark red color; plum, earth, blackberry, dark fruits on the nose; cherry, blackberry, plum, oak on the palate.
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2015

Light straw color; melon, orange, passionfruit, honeysuckle on the nose; melon, lime, passionfruit, grapefruit on the palate.
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Frei Brothers Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2014

Deep dark color; raspberry, plum, blackberry on the nose; ripe black cherry, raspberry, black currant, caramel and mocha on the palate.
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