Deep ruby color; blueberry, plum, black cherry, chocolate, blackcurrant, coffee, clove, oak spice, vanilla, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading
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Appassionata Allegro Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, blackberry, plum, forest floor, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
In Situ Reserva Carménère, Valle de Aconcagua 2021
Deep ruby color; plum, blackcurrant, raspberry, licorice, bell pepper, chocolate, smoke, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Cockburn’s Tails of the Unexpected White Heights Fine White Porto
Deep gold color; pineapple, papaya, tropical fruit, yellow plum, pear, honeysuckle, drip of honey, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
Pale straw color; lemon-lime, peach—stone fruits, passion fruit, white flowers, mowed grass, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Grillo, Sicilia 2020
Deep gold color; white flowers, grapefruit, green apple, orange zest, kiwi, quince, some saline and minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024
It is early January. Barely into winter. Except it isn’t barely into winter if you reckon by the more rational system of “meteorological seasons.” By that measure, we are one-third-plus finished with winter. Huh? Continue reading
Hardy’s Tintara Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019
Deep purple color; red plum, blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, cherry fruit cake, chocolate, licorice, violets, spice, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Primus The Blend, Apalta, Colchagua Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry, bell pepper, mint, oak, tobacco, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading
ROCO Winery Rollin Michael Soles RMS Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley 2013
Pale gold color; pear, yellow apple, grapefruit, nectarine, baked bread on the nose and palate. Continue reading
