Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blueberry, plum, cranberry, vanilla, chocolate, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading
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Textbook Mise-En-Place Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, black olive, cedar, chocolate, oak toast on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Wine’s tough year 12-30-2025
Ah, it was a heady wine time while it lasted. Wine enjoyed more than 50 years of vineyard and winery growth, more than 50 years of improving quality, more than 50 years of consistent year-over-year market expansion. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they’d never end. We’d sing and dance forever and a day. Continue reading
Karas Areni, Armenia 2023
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, plum, pomegranate, black pepper, herbs, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Trapiche Tesoro Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2021
Deep purple color; red plum, blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, black tea, pepper, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Herzog Wine Cellars Lineage Pinot Noir, Clarksburg 2022
Medium ruby color; raspberry, red and black cherry, strawberry, cranberry, chocolate, cinnamon, subtle oak, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; dark cherry, blackberry, raspberry, licorice, chocolate, pepper, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Gillmore Wines Aglianico del Maule, Valle del Loncomilla, Chile 2020
Medium ruby color; black plum, blackberry, sour cherry, red currant, chocolate, coffee, light oak, spice, black pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Val delle Rose Litorale Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2024
Pale gold color; apple, white peach apricot, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, lime, white flowers, almonds, salty minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Early Mountain Vineyards RISE, Virginia 2021
Deep ruby color; Damson plum, blackberry, vanilla, cedar, cacao, dried herb, cinnamon, forest floor on the nose and palate. Continue reading
