Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, plum, truffle, herbs, smoke, baking spice, vibrant fresh floral notes on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Otronia Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina 2020”
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Balletto Vineyards Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2021
Medium gold color; green apple, lime-lemon, green pear, blood orange, vanilla, cinnamon on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Balletto Vineyards Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2021”
Tasca d’Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2020
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, plum, tobacco, sweet spice, licorice, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tasca d’Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2020”
Winter wine survival 1-1-2025
Happy New Year. We survived another sun circumnavigation. Sunlight grows slowly longer. Spring rebirth looms over the sere, cold-swept horizon. Endure these last temperature-challenging months, and we emerge into warm, bright shining mornings. Two wine types provide solace during this frost-dusted interlude: Porto and sherry. Continue reading “Winter wine survival 1-1-2025”
Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend, Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2020
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, red and black fruits, fig, raisin, blackberry, blueberry, black olives, dark chocolate, spice, oak, black pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend, Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2020”
William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Reserve, Texas High Plains 2018
Deep garnet color; dark cherry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, tomato leaf, bacon, forest floor, leather, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “William Chris Vineyards Mourvèdre Reserve, Texas High Plains 2018”
Bodegas Costers del Sió Danaus Red Wine 2022
Medium purple-ruby color; cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, coffee, oak, spice, earth, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Costers del Sió Danaus Red Wine 2022”
Christmas 12-25-2024
This column runs on Wednesdays in most markets—Christmas Day in 2024. If you have not secured your wine before now, no chance today. We can, however, look forward to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Continue reading “Christmas 12-25-2024”
Domaine Curry Founders Blend, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, coffee, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Curry Founders Blend, Napa Valley 2022”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, boysenberry, redcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021”