Agathe Bursin Dirstelberg Gewürztraminer Alsace 2016

Pale gold color; tangerine, ginger, intense flowers on the nose; lychee, ginger, pear, mango, orange marmalade, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Agathe Bursin Dirstelberg Gewürztraminer Alsace 2016”

Le Pianore Tiniatus Montecucco Rosso DOC 2018

Medium ruby color; cherry, roasted tomato, potpourri, hibiscus on the nose; sour cherry, cranberry, strawberry, meat, balsamic, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Le Pianore Tiniatus Montecucco Rosso DOC 2018”

Wine hangover 12-29-2021

New Year’s Eve is called “amateur drunk” night because folks who do not regularly consume alcohol decide they might as well join the “oh-be-joyous” fest on the last night of the year. Continue reading “Wine hangover 12-29-2021”

La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Prosecco Treviso Brut DOC NV

Pale yellow with hint of green color; lemon, pear, honeydew melon, wet stone, white flowers on the nose; green apple, lemon-lime, pear, minerality-stone-saline on the palate. Continue reading “La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Prosecco Treviso Brut DOC NV”

Herdade do Esporão Colheita Vinho Branco, Alentajano 2018

Medium straw color; lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, apricot, citrus on the nose; pineapple, grapefruit, tangerine, apple, white peach, minerality, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Esporão Colheita Vinho Branco, Alentajano 2018”

L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Syrah Estate Seven Hills Vineyard 2018

Deep purple color; plum, green olive, tobacco, baking spices on the nose; plum, blueberry, blackberry, meat, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Syrah Estate Seven Hills Vineyard 2018”

Las Moradas de San Martín Senda Garnacha 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, leather, scrubland on the nose; cherry, strawberry, plum, raspberry, blood orange, oak, vanilla, red pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Las Moradas de San Martín Senda Garnacha 2016”

Cakebread Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, violets on the nose; tart, black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blueberry, black tea, chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Cakebread Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley 2018”