Very deep purple, inky; red and black fruit, plum on the nose; black cherry, plum, redcurrant tang, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Simi Alexander Valley Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
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Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Deep ruby color; dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, plum, some blackcurrant tang, blueberry on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2014”
Cabernet Franc
In the 1600s in southwestern France there was a pas de deux between a sauvignon blanc vine and a cabernet franc vine. The result was cabernet sauvignon, the dominant red grape of the last two centuries. Continue reading “Cabernet Franc”
Château Tour Léognan Pessac-Léognan 2014
Medium yellow color; citrus, lemongrass on the nose; lemon-lime, white peach, grapefruit, melon, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Château Tour Léognan Pessac-Léognan 2014”
Saved Magic Maker Rosé 2016
Deep copper color; peach, cherry, strawberry, tangerine on the nose; white peach, some pineapple, raspberry, maraschino cherry, tangerine on the palate. Continue reading “Saved Magic Maker Rosé 2016”
Sterling Vintner’s Collection Rosé 2016
Medium salmon-rose color; strawberry, cherry, flowers on the nose; cherry, watermelon, pink grapefruit and pink citrus, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vintner’s Collection Rosé 2016”
Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé 2016
Pale salmon color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, red plum, raspberry, spice, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé 2016”
Mettler Family Vineyards Petite Sirah Estate Grown 2013
Deep, inky purple color; blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, menthol, boysenberry on the palate. Continue reading “Mettler Family Vineyards Petite Sirah Estate Grown 2013”
Quilt Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015
Pale yellow-gold color; apple, butter, toast, lemon on the nose; apple, pear, Meyer lemon, butter, oak, melon on the palate. Continue reading “Quilt Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015”
F.E. Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace 2014
Pale yellow-gold color; lemon, flowers, peach on the nose; lemon, citrus, minerality, some smoke on the palate. Continue reading “F.E. Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace 2014”