Deep garnet-purple color; cherry, red fruits, vanilla, balsamic on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, roasted tomato, espresso on the palate. Continue reading
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Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve Rosé 2017
Medium copper color; raspberry, strawberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, redcurrant, tart cherry, blood orange, peach, plum on the palate. Continue reading
Austerity Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, oak, licorice, dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, red fruits, some oak, smoke, and eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading
The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016
Medium gold color; nectarine, apple on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, spoon of lemon meringue, honeydew melon, honeysuckle on the palate. Continue reading
Defense of wine snobs
This is a defense of being a wine snob—a wine snob in the good sense. Continue reading
Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2015
Deep ruby-purple color; cherry and berry on the nose; raspberry, red plum, cherry on the palate. Continue reading
New Years resolutions
Happy New Year. May your 2020 be filled with health, happiness, and quality wine. Continue reading
Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2017
Medium straw-yellow color; marvelously complex nose of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, peach, apricot, ginger; grapefruit, Meyer lemon, cantaloupe, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Raimat Costers del Segre Rosada 2017
Medium copper, pale pink color; delicate floral nose with hints of cherry, strawberry, spice; cherry, strawberry, pink grapefruit, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading
Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2015
Deep gold color; green apple, mango, melon, Meyer lemon, orange zest on the nose; tropical fruit, green apple, honeydew melon, pear, apricot, peach, vanilla, buttered toast on the palate. Continue reading
