Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, chocolate, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Privé Vineyard Le Nord Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon 2022”
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Maison No. 9 Rosé 2020
Pale amber color; strawberry, peach, blood orange, cherry, watermelon, citrus, wet stone, herbs on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Maison No. 9 Rosé 2020”
California’s Goldilocks vintage 1-10-2023
It is a new year and time for some good news. Continue reading “California’s Goldilocks vintage 1-10-2023”
Black Stallion Estate Winery Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, plum, black cherry, chocolate, blackcurrant, coffee, clove, oak spice, vanilla, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Black Stallion Estate Winery Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018”
Appassionata Allegro Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, blackberry, plum, forest floor, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Appassionata Allegro Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019”
In Situ Reserva Carménère, Valle de Aconcagua 2021
Deep ruby color; plum, blackcurrant, raspberry, licorice, bell pepper, chocolate, smoke, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “In Situ Reserva Carménère, Valle de Aconcagua 2021”
Cockburn’s Tails of the Unexpected White Heights Fine White Porto
Deep gold color; pineapple, papaya, tropical fruit, yellow plum, pear, honeysuckle, drip of honey, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cockburn’s Tails of the Unexpected White Heights Fine White Porto”
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
Pale straw color; lemon-lime, peach—stone fruits, passion fruit, white flowers, mowed grass, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022”
Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Grillo, Sicilia 2020
Deep gold color; white flowers, grapefruit, green apple, orange zest, kiwi, quince, some saline and minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Grillo, Sicilia 2020”
Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024
It is early January. Barely into winter. Except it isn’t barely into winter if you reckon by the more rational system of “meteorological seasons.” By that measure, we are one-third-plus finished with winter. Huh? Continue reading “Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024”