Medium gold color; apple, Meyer lemon, white flowers, brioche on the nose; ripe yellow apple, starfruit, passion fruit, apricot, lime, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Sanford Winery Estate Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Appellation 2019”
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Wine container history 6-8-2022
Wine containers have evolved for thousands of years. Let’s examine. Continue reading “Wine container history 6-8-2022”
Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2021
Medium copper color; melon, orange zest, rose petals, wet rock on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, tropical fruits, yellow apple, lime on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2021”
Castello Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino, Toscana IGT 2019
Medium yellow color; green apple, peach, lime on the nose; green apple, peach, grapefruit, lime-lemon, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Castello Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino, Toscana IGT 2019”
Robert Mondavi The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, To Kalon Vineyard 2017
Deep ruby color; sage, blackcurrant, blueberry, tobacco, blackberry, mint on the nose; black cherry, plum, black fruits, blackcurrant and redcurrant, cinnamon, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Mondavi The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, To Kalon Vineyard 2017”
Lanson Champagne Le Black Label Brut NV
Medium gold color; apple, brioche on the nose; apple, lemon-lime, citrus, pineapple, white peach, minerality, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Lanson Champagne Le Black Label Brut NV”
Tilia Estate Bonarda, Mendoza 2020
Deep violet color; red and dark fruit, plum, ginger, violets on the nose; plum, blackberry, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, mint, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Tilia Estate Bonarda, Mendoza 2020”
Ron Rubin Pam’s Unoaked Chardonnay 2020
Pale gold color; yellow apple, pear, lime on the nose; ripe pear, yellow apple, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading “Ron Rubin Pam’s Unoaked Chardonnay 2020”
Pedernales Cellars Petite Sirah, Farmhouse Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2018
Deep purple-black color; blueberry, plum, blackberry, violets on the nose; blueberry, sugar plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Pedernales Cellars Petite Sirah, Farmhouse Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2018”
Rabble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; blackberry, redcurrant, cherry, cigar box on the nose; blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, plum, vanilla, chocolate, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Rabble Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019”