Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Light yellow color; citrus, peach on the nose; lemon, apricot, tangerine, citrus, peach, oak, vanilla on the palate.
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Domaine du Tariquet Premières Grives Côtes de Gascone 2015

Gold-bronze color; peach, apricot on the nose; honey, peach, melon, apricot, lemon on the palate.
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Lindeman’s Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon South East Australia 2015

Cherry color with some translucence; black cherry, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, plum, spice, cola, blackcurrant, oak on the palate.
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Messina Hof Barrel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon Texas 2015

Dark ruby-purple color with some translucence; blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, some red currant tang on the palate.
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Wine lingo–descriptors

Over the next months, the column will intermittently visit wine lingo. This can be particularly helpful during final two months of the year when people indifferent to wine perk up for family feasts and holiday bonhomie. Continue reading “Wine lingo–descriptors”

Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2013

Ruby-garnet color with translucence and hint of orange on the rim; sandalwood, spice, leather, lavender, violets and other floral whiffs on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, balsamic and woody notes on the palate.
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Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV

Straw gold-light copper color; green apple, citrus, bread-brioche on the nose; peach, apple, pear, lemon-lime, white melon, dollop of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne Brut NV”