Dark crimson color; black fruits, cranberry, black olive on the nose; dark fruits, dark cherry, blackberry, cranberry, toasty oak on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Merlot 2013”
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Bottle shock
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Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012
Light yellow-gold color; peach, some honey on the nose; medium body with peach, nectarine, white fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012”
Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV
Light pink-salmon color; very subtle strawberry, floral nose; strawberry, cherry, peach, bright fruit, yeasty, delicate on the palate with vibrant and persistent perlage (bubbles/effervescence), superb acidity; superb quality-to-price sparkling wine from Italy. Continue reading “Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV”
Bodegas Valdamor Namorio Albariño Rias Baixas 2014
Pale gold color; peaches, flowers on the nose; peach, melon, minerality on the palate. Dry, medium body, crisp, balanced, satisfying.
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13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light golden straw color; lively citrus nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading “13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015”