Inky dark with hint of magenta on the rim; dark fruit, raspberry on the nose; plum, raspberry, black cherry, cola, smoke, brown spice on the palate. Continue reading “Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013”
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Toad Hollow Risqué Sweet & Sparkling NV
Very light yellow-copper color; intense green apple, pear on the nose; apple, pear, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Risqué Sweet & Sparkling NV”
Negatives & cures
More wine descriptors and some cures: Continue reading “Negatives & cures”
Negatives & cures
More wine descriptors and some cures: Continue reading “Negatives & cures”
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV
Lovely salmon with hint of green-copper color; red grapefruit, cherry, toast on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red apple, vanilla, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV”
Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV
Delightful blush-salmon color; roses, peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV”
Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012
Bright red-garnet color with some translucence; cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar on the nose; red and black cherry, oak, pinch of pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012”
Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012
Classic very dark red malbec color; red berries, black cherry on the nose; dark fruits, black raspberry, blackberry, red currant, pinch of black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012”
Amarone
Today in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy computer-controlled drying fans are finishing their work or rustic straw mats are done cradling their bunches of grapes.
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Duchman Family Winery Grape Growers Blend NV
Magenta-red color with translucence; raspberry, tea, cherry on the nose; blackberry, raspberry, red cherry, roasted tomato, balsamic on the palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Grape Growers Blend NV”