Torres Sangre de Toro Rosé 2020

Light copper color; strawberry, raspberry, citrus on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, blood orange, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Torres Sangre de Toro Rosé 2020”

Sanford Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2020

Pale copper color; strawberry, orange peel, guava, rose petal on the nose; strawberry, citrus, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Sanford Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2020”

Expensive wine 12-15-2021

This being the month of lavish giving and celebration, expensive wine may be on your agenda. Here are some things to look for, and a cautionary note, too. Continue reading “Expensive wine 12-15-2021”

de Négoce OG N. 19 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018

Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, cola, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 19 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018”

Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2018

Deep purple color; raspberry, blackberry, hickory on the nose; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, peach preserves, cocoa, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2018”

Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2017

Deep ruby color; plum, cherry, green pepper, leather on the nose; plum, blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant, some cedar and herbaceousness on the palate. Continue reading “Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2017”

McCay Cellars Rosé of Cinsault, Lodi Appellation 2019

Medium copper color; raspberry, cherry, peach, violets on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “McCay Cellars Rosé of Cinsault, Lodi Appellation 2019”

Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021

Holidays can be prime time for vino blunders. Be your better self. This is a time for joy and bonhomie, so pass on these unwholesome wine gaffes: Continue reading “Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021”

Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; blueberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cedar on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, coffee, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018”

La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV

Pale straw color; golden apple, floral nose; yellow and green apples, pear, pineapple, honeydew melon, citrus, chalk on the palate. Continue reading “La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV”