Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2020

Medium straw-yellow color; citrus, grapefruit, lemon, passionfruit on the nose; citrus, grapefruit, lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2020”

Ritual Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2019

Medium yellow color; citrus, white flowers, peaches on the nose; white peach, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, pear, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ritual Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2019”

Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé Napa Valley 2021

Medium-deep copper color; cherry, strawberry, on the nose; pomegranate, cranberry, cherry, raspberry, peach, pear, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé Napa Valley 2021”

Father’s Day 6-15-2022

When this wine column began more than 14 years ago, Father’s Day was not a topic. Men drank beer, women drank wine. That was just the way it was. Continue reading “Father’s Day 6-15-2022”

Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020

Pale straw color; lilt of lemon, grapefruit; peach, citrus, cut grass on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, gooseberry, pear, apricot, hint of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020”

Clos De Nit Red, Montsant DOC 2018

Deep garnet color; strawberry, plum on the nose; red and black fruits, cherry, strawberry, grilled plum, blackberry, raspberry, nuanced oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clos De Nit Red, Montsant DOC 2018”

Calcu Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon 2021

Pale straw color; lemon, peach, gooseberry on the nose; lemon, green apple, pink grapefruit, tropical fruits, citrus, beeswax, hint of saline on the palate. Continue reading “Calcu Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon 2021”

Borsao Rosé Selección 2020

Pale copper color; plum, strawberry, red fruits on the nose; grilled plum, strawberry, ruby-red grapefruit, watermelon, blood orange, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Borsao Rosé Selección 2020”

Hess Select California Rosé 2020

Medium copper color; red fruits, white peach, strawberry on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, citrus, cherry, raspberry, stone fruit on the palate. Continue reading “Hess Select California Rosé 2020”

Famille Perrin La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2019

Deep purple color; cherry, raspberry, violets on the nose; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, earth, oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Perrin La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2019”