Wine columnists are expected to have opinions, and I have many. Here are four to rile up readers. Continue reading “Gripes and opinions 2-5-2025”
Tag: wine humor
Maison Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022
Pale bronze-salmon color; white fruits, pear, peach, strawberry, melon, redcurrant, lemongrass, white flowers, iodine on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Maison Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022”
Viña Garcés Silva Family Vineyards Amayna Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile 2020
Medium gold color; tart citrus, lemon, orange zest, pineapple, white peach, bell pepper, minerality, salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Garcés Silva Family Vineyards Amayna Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile 2020”
Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia DOCG 2021
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, chocolate, spice, lavender, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia DOCG 2021”
Terre di Balbia Fervore Magliocco Calabria Rosso IGT 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, dark cherry, chocolate, baking spice, coffee, tobacco, licorice, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Terre di Balbia Fervore Magliocco Calabria Rosso IGT 2018”
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile 2019
Deep ruby color; red and black fruits, dark cherry, blackberry, plum, mulberry, orange zest, coffee, cinnamon, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile 2019”
El Coto de Rioja “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2016
Deep ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cassis, mocha, vanilla, tobacco, eucalyptus, earth, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading “El Coto de Rioja “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2016”
Blending terms 1-29-2025
Wine labels and wine reviews may include various references to wine blending. Some are specific and informative. Others are distinctions without a difference. Let’s explore the most common blending terms. Continue reading “Blending terms 1-29-2025”
Lyric Wines Pinot Noir, Monterey County 2022
Medium ruby color; tart cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, cherry cola, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Lyric Wines Pinot Noir, Monterey County 2022”
Sealionne Wines Lvtetia Syrah, Walla Walla Valley AVA 2022
Deep purple color; blueberry, blackberry, plum, pork fat, white pepper, rosemary, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sealionne Wines Lvtetia Syrah, Walla Walla Valley AVA 2022”