Dramatic gold-salmon color; floral nose with some bread and almond notes; vivid citrus, green apple, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Ruca Malen Brut NV”
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Buying direct
You are not alone if you enjoy wine. Last year, U.S. wine sales increased for the 22nd consecutive year. You also now are more likely to buy wine directly from a winery. Continue reading “Buying direct”
Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut DOC NV
Light yellow color with barest hint of green; white peach, orange peel on floral nose; mandarine orange, lemon zest, apricot, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut DOC NV”
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2013
Dark ruby, red-wine color; blueberry, boysenberry, cherry, spice on somewhat restrained nose; raspberry, cherry, hints of blue and black fruits, cinnamon, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2013”
Van Duzer Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013
Pale red-purple color, very translucent; red fruits, red currant, spice-white pepper on tight nose; strawberry, cherry, cranberry, licorice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013”
Investment wine
Most of us cannot play in the game of “treasure assets”—investments in highly collectable luxury items such as classic cars, fine art, jewelry, antiques, vintage watches, and wine. Continue reading “Investment wine”
Tommasi Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Maremma Toscana 2013
Ruby red color; red fruits, blackberry, bacon on the nose; black cherry, sour cherry, red currant, plum, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Tommasi Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Maremma Toscana 2013”
Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano Bingham Family Vineyard 2015
Very light straw-yellow color; citrus, tropical fruit on faint floral nose; green apple, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano Bingham Family Vineyard 2015”
Bodegas Franco-Españolas Rioja Bordón Reserva 2011
Ruby red color with translucence; ripe red fruits, caramel, toast, spice, leather on the nose; red fruits, sour cherry, plum, raisin, spice, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Franco-Españolas Rioja Bordón Reserva 2011”
Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros 2014
Nice Burgundian red color with translucence; strawberry, plum, raspberry, spice on the nose; black plum, black cherry, berries, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros 2014”