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Warre’s Vintage Porto 2016
Deep purple color; dark fruits galore, black cherry, plum, blackberry, raisin, chocolate, caramel, dark nougat, violets, dried flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Warre’s Vintage Porto 2016”
Champagne Delamotte Rosé NV
Deep copper color; strawberry, cherry, raspberry, red apple, peach, nectarine, blood orange, toast, minerality, hint of smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Champagne Delamotte Rosé NV”
Terlato Vineyards Estate Bottled Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC 2022
Pale gold with hint of green color; golden delicious apples, lemon, grapefruit, citrus, peach-pear, saline-minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Terlato Vineyards Estate Bottled Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC 2022”
Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Tinto, Alentejo DOC 2019
Deep purple color; blackberry, black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blueberry, licorice, leather, smoke, some oak/alfrocheiro spice notes on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Tinto, Alentejo DOC 2019”
Wine facts and trivia, Part One 2-21-2023
Some interesting facts and trivia about wine: Continue reading “Wine facts and trivia, Part One 2-21-2023”
Graffigna Genuine Collection Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina 2021
Medium purple color; plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, tomato, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Graffigna Genuine Collection Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina 2021”
Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carménère, Valle del Maule, Chile 2020
Deep ruby color; red fruits, blueberry, raisins, prunes, plum, raspberry, bell pepper/peppercorn, chocolate, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carménère, Valle del Maule, Chile 2020”
Wine glut 2-14-2024
Wine has enjoyed quite a run. Consumption up for decades. Quality up—the best in the 8,000 year history of wine. Availability up, thanks in no small part to elimination of antediluvian restrictions on direct-to-consumer wine sales. Continue reading “Wine glut 2-14-2024”
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône 2021
Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, plum, white pepper, earth, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône 2021”