Deep ruby color; black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, black pepper, leather, subtle oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading
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Bernardus Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County 2023
Pale ruby color; black cherry, plum, raspberry, cranberry, boysenberry, pomegranate, red licorice, spice, herb tea, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020
Deep ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black plum, blueberry, violets, pepper, sage, vanilla, oak, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Chemistry Pinot Noir, Oregon 2023
Medium ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, cocoa, baking spices, hint of earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading
La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey 2021
Pale gold color; baked apple, peach, pear, Meyer lemon, pineapple, nectarine, ginger, tropical flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading
McGrail Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley 2020
Deep purple color; black cherry, black plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, boysenberry, chocolate, oak spice, rosemary, earth, caramel on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Coast, South Africa 2024
Pale gold-straw color; green apple, pear, lemon, citrus zest, white peach, pink grapefruit, greengage plum-honey hint, white flowers, minerality-salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Yatir Darom by Yatir Cabernet Sauvignon, Judea 2023
Deep ruby color; cherry, boysenberry, redcurrant, cassis, plum, blackberry, baking spice, pepper, tea, oak spice, hibiscus on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Tannins explained 10-8-2025
Tannins are natural and essential to wine. They also are wine’s most misunderstood element. Even wine scientists admit they do not fully understand tannins. One expert called tannins a “chemical train wreck.” Let’s explore. Continue reading
Corvée Metodo Classico Brut Trento DOC NV
Pale gold color; apricot, pear, green apple, lemon, quince, brioche, almond, strudel on the nose and palate. Continue reading
