Hardy’s Tintara Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019

Deep purple color; red plum, blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, cherry fruit cake, chocolate, licorice, violets, spice, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Hardy’s Tintara Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019”

Primus The Blend, Apalta, Colchagua Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry, bell pepper, mint, oak, tobacco, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Primus The Blend, Apalta, Colchagua Valley 2019”

ROCO Winery Rollin Michael Soles RMS Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley 2013

Pale gold color; pear, yellow apple, grapefruit, nectarine, baked bread on the nose and palate. Continue reading “ROCO Winery Rollin Michael Soles RMS Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley 2013”

Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021

Medium gold color; nectarine, Meyer lemon, grapefruit, honeydew melon, peach, lime, green apple, bread roll, honey, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021”

New Year’s bubbly 12-27-2023

While sparkling wine deserves to be enjoyed year-round, New Year’s Eve and special celebrations are when most people experience it. Suggestions on New Year strategies: Continue reading “New Year’s bubbly 12-27-2023”

Villa Maria Earth Garden Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2019

Medium ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, plum, cherry, boysenberry, blueberry, earth, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Villa Maria Earth Garden Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2019”

Trefethen Family Vineyards Dragon’s Tooth Napa Valley Red Wine 2020

Deep ruby color; cherry, boysenberry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, fig, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Trefethen Family Vineyards Dragon’s Tooth Napa Valley Red Wine 2020”

Waypoint Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2020

Medium gold color; brioche/bread toast, hazelnut, pineapple, mango and other tropical fruit, yellow apple, oak, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Waypoint Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2020”

Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho White, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 2021

Pale gold color; citrus, lemon, grapefruit, apple, white peach, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho White, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 2021”