Geyser Peak Winery Sauvignon Blanc, California 2019

Medium straw color; peach, pear, honeydew melon, flowers on the nose; white peach, passionfruit, green apple, grapefruit, lemon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Geyser Peak Winery Sauvignon Blanc, California 2019”

Badia a Cultusboni Colmaia Sangiovese, Toscana 2019

Medium ruby color; cherry, red fruits on the nose; cherry, plum, blackberry, sun-dried tomato, touch of lemon zest on the palate. Continue reading “Badia a Cultusboni Colmaia Sangiovese, Toscana 2019”

Ornellaia “Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” Toscana IGT 2019

Deep ruby color; red berries, plum, rosemary, sage, rose petals on the nose; cherry, plum, redcurrant, pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ornellaia “Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” Toscana IGT 2019”

Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir 2019

Medium ruby color; cherry, pomegranate, forest floor, rose petals on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, plum, cranberry, strawberry, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir 2019”

Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, anise, earth on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, black olives, leather, dark chocolate, oak, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”

Wine critic scores

Finding words to describe wine overflows with challenges and trouble. To steal from Martin Mull, writing about wine is like dancing about architecture. Continue reading “Wine critic scores”

Domaine Anderson Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2017

Pale ruby color; cherry, plum, earth, tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Anderson Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2017”

Weingut Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2019

Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, white peach on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Weingut Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2019”

A. Christmann Riesling, Pfalz 2018

Medium straw color; citrus, green apple, petrol, flint on the nose; lemon-lime, green apple, clementine, minerality, honey on the palate. Continue reading “A. Christmann Riesling, Pfalz 2018”

Chehalem Pinot Gris, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2019

Pale straw color; pear, lemongrass on the nose; ripe pear, lemon, green apple, white peach, cantaloupe, nectarine wet stone on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Pinot Gris, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2019”