“Ripeness” may be a winemaker’s most important decision. Ask three different winemakers their definition of ripeness, however, and it is possible you will get six different answers. Ripeness is just that complex. Continue reading “Ripeness 1-26-2022”
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Hamel Family Wines Nuns Canyon Vineyard Red Wine, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, red and black fruits, earth on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, plum, cedar, chocolate, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Hamel Family Wines Nuns Canyon Vineyard Red Wine, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma 2016”
Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG 2016
Deep garnet color; cherry, roasted tomato, redcurrant, tobacco on the nose; red cherry, tart cherry, raspberry, red plum, red fruits, dark chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG 2016”
Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2018
Deep ruby color; plum, sweet cherry, mocha, vanilla on the nose; tart cherry, plum, redcurrant, blackberry, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2018”
Chelsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot, Alexander Valley 2019
Deep purple color; black fruits, black cherry, plum on floral nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Chelsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot, Alexander Valley 2019”
Vento di Mare Pinot Noir Terre Siciliane 2019
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the deep, sensuous nose; raspberry, cherry, plum, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Vento di Mare Pinot Noir Terre Siciliane 2019”
Sokol Blosser Bluebird Cuvée Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
Pale straw color; apple cider, lychee, fresh biscuits on the nose; green apple, pear, lemon, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Sokol Blosser Bluebird Cuvée Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019”
Vigneron-Vintner-Négociant 1-19-2021
“Vigneron” “vintner” “négociant” are wine terms. What are their exact meanings? This being wine, they don’t really have exact meanings. Here is an overview. Continue reading “Vigneron-Vintner-Négociant 1-19-2021”
P+S Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro DOC 2017
Deep ruby color; raspberry, dark cherry, spice on the nose; raspberry, cherry, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “P+S Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Douro DOC 2017”
Gnarly Head Wines 1924 Limited Edition Scotch Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2019
Pale gold color; apple, peach, oak, vanilla, honey, smoke on the nose; baked apple, honey, caramel, vanilla, oak, butter, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Gnarly Head Wines 1924 Limited Edition Scotch Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2019”