Pale straw with slight green tint color; apple, apricot, pear on the nose; apple, apricot, banana, honeydew melon, pear, on the palate. Continue reading
Category: Tasting Notes
Croft 430th Anniversary Celebration Edition Reserve Ruby Porto
Very deep ruby, almost black color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, cassis, floral notes on the nose; intense berries, black cherry, strawberry jam on the palate. Continue reading
The Farm Winery touchy-feely 2014 Paso Robles Adelaida District
Deep ruby color; raspberry, plum, dried herbs, sage on the nose; strawberry, plum, leather, blueberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading
Blandy’s 10 Year Malmsey; Blandy’s 5 Year Malmsey
I introduce a different presentation here by combing reviews and comments on two similar wines by the same maker. Continue reading
Etude Chardonnay Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2016
Deep gold color; white peach, pear, apple, lemon, bread on the nose; pear, lemon, green apple, fig, minerals, white spice on the palate. Continue reading
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading
Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah Washington State 2016
Medium purple color; red berries, blackberry, some orange peel and herbs on the nose; cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, pepper and licorice on the palate. Continue reading
A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Trouble Willamette Valley 2014
Pale ruby color; cherry, cranberry, plum, raspberry, earth, oak on the nose; sour plum, cherry, licorice, red fruit, pepper, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Gemini Willamette Valley 2014
Pale-to-medium ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, some earth on the nose; red fruit melody on the palate with a touch of spice, plum and vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us next week, so thoughts today on wines to go with the great harvest feast. Continue reading
