Pianirossi Sidus Montecucco Rosso 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, strawberry, blood orange, blackberry, chocolate, smoke, pepper, earth, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Pianirossi Sidus Montecucco Rosso 2019”

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

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, oak, vanilla, chocolate, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Merlot, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021”

Wine descriptors Part One 4-3-2024

Using words to describe wine is fraught with peril and leaves wine writers exposed to ridicule. Adapting a line from Martin Mull: writing about wine is like dancing about architecture. And we do it anyway. Continue reading “Wine descriptors Part One 4-3-2024”

Biltmore Estate Albariño 2020

Pale gold color; lemon, grapefruit, nectarine, spring wildflowers, peach, coconut, banana, green apple, saline-minerality, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Biltmore Estate Albariño 2020”

Redolent Carlton Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon 2021

Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, plum, Meyer lemon, citrus, balsa wood, pine needles-forest floor, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Redolent Carlton Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon 2021”

Corvo Irmàna Frappato Red Wine 2019

Deep ruby color; strawberry, cherry, plum, cranberry, raspberry, pomegranate, spice, rose and violet flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Corvo Irmàna Frappato Red Wine 2019”

Viña Progreso Bodega Experimental Overground Cabernet Franc, Uruguay 2020

Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, slight bell pepper, violet-purple flowers, tobacco, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Progreso Bodega Experimental Overground Cabernet Franc, Uruguay 2020”

Grape growing USA 3-27-2024

Grapes remain the highest value fruit crop in the U.S.—estimated at $7 billion. There are a million acres of grape-bearing land in the U.S.—wine grapes, table grapes, and raisin grapes. Continue reading “Grape growing USA 3-27-2024”

Livio Felluga Sigar Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2019

Pale gold color; citrus, grapefruit, white peach, dried apricot, orange peal, almond, beeswax, tarragon, thyme on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Livio Felluga Sigar Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli Bianco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2019”

Xanadu Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia 2019

Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, plum, blueberries, redcurrant, cherry, mocha, black olive, licorice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Xanadu Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia 2019”