While wine has been an integral part of civilization for at least 8,000 years, it also is subject to the waxes and wanes of fashion. What is rad and fav today can be tomorrow’s meh. Think merlot. Think white zinfandel. Think Milli Vanilli. Continue reading “Wine challenges 3-13-2024”
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Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Sr. Family Estate Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2021
Pale gold color; yellow apple, lemon zest, pineapple, pear, peach, starfruit, oak, butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Sr. Family Estate Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2021”
Monteabellón Tempranillo 5 Meses en Barrica, Ribera del Duero 2020
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, oak, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Monteabellón Tempranillo 5 Meses en Barrica, Ribera del Duero 2020”
Hager Matthias Pét Nat Grüner Veltliner 2021
Pale yellow color; pear, yellow apple, lemon, pineapple, grapefruit, white pepper, bread yeast on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Hager Matthias Pét Nat Grüner Veltliner 2021”
Montes Toscanini Gran Tannat Premium 2020
Deep ruby-purple color; plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry; chocolate, coffee, vanilla, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Montes Toscanini Gran Tannat Premium 2020”
Boundary Breaks Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes 2020
Deep ruby color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, bell pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Boundary Breaks Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes 2020”
Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore Rosé DOC 2022
Deep pink color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, cherry candy, plum, cranberry, rose petals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Masciarelli Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore Rosé DOC 2022”
Famiglia Pasqua 11 Minutes Odi Et Amo Rosé Trevenezie 2022
Pale copper color; strawberry, ruby red grapefruit, white peach, cherry, watermelon, rose petals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Famiglia Pasqua 11 Minutes Odi Et Amo Rosé Trevenezie 2022”
Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, plum, cassis, oak spice, bay leaf, cedar, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley 2021”
Wine facts and trivia, Part Two 2-28-2024
More interesting facts and trivia about wine: Continue reading “Wine facts and trivia, Part Two 2-28-2024”