Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021

Pale gold color; green apple, pear, Meyer lemon, citrus, white peach, honeydew melon, tart orange, oak, butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021”

Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley 2021

Medium gold color; white peach, pear, apricot, lemon-lime, green apple, honey on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley 2021”

Cantine Pellegrino Gazzerotta Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2021

Deep ruby color; black plum, blackberry, black cherry, oak, vanilla, tobacco, leather, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantine Pellegrino Gazzerotta Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2021”

MGM Mondo del Vino Riva Leone Barbera, Piemonte DOC 2021

Medium ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “MGM Mondo del Vino Riva Leone Barbera, Piemonte DOC 2021”

Wine and the Fourth 7-3-2024

We celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence tomorrow. There may be fireworks and parades, but most of us will simply honor the Fourth with family and friends. And barbecue, or at least outdoor time. Continue reading “Wine and the Fourth 7-3-2024”

Sealionne Wines Halcyon Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley 2022

Medium gold color; green apple, pineapple, lemon, citrus, poached pear, beeswax, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sealionne Wines Halcyon Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley 2022”

Bodegas Barbadillo La Cilla Pedro Ximenez Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Mahogany color; dark dried fruit, plum, raisins, fig, toffee, chocolate, caramel, honey, molasses, spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Barbadillo La Cilla Pedro Ximenez Jerez-Xérès-Sherry”

Wedding Oak Winery Sweetheart Rosé, Texas 2021

Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry, tart cherry, redcurrant, red and white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Wedding Oak Winery Sweetheart Rosé, Texas 2021”

FIOL Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2021

Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, honeydew melon, watermelon, cherry, citrus—lemon, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “FIOL Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2021”