Five enemies of wine 9-11-2024

Wine is your friend, especially when sipped with friends during a convivial meal. You are obliged to protect it from its enemies. Continue reading “Five enemies of wine 9-11-2024”

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022

Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, boysenberry, raspberry, prunes, cranberry, caramel, smoke, vanilla, almond, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022”

Dobbes Family Estate Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021

Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, blueberry, earth, almond, tea, rose petals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dobbes Family Estate Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021”

Domaine Lumineux Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021

Medium ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, cedar, clove, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Lumineux Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021”

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valley del Maipo, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, cassis, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, licorice, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valley del Maipo, Chile 2018”

Ehlers Estate Merlot, St. Helena 2021

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, tobacco, jasmine, smoke, earth, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ehlers Estate Merlot, St. Helena 2021”

Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre Conventual Reserva Vinho Branco DOC 2018

Pale gold-brown color; lime, tangerine, beeswax, brioche, spice, subtle oak, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre Conventual Reserva Vinho Branco DOC 2018”

Calcu Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc, Marchigüe Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2020

Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Calcu Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc, Marchigüe Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2020”