Pale gold with hint of green color; golden delicious apples, lemon, grapefruit, citrus, peach-pear, saline-minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Terlato Vineyards Estate Bottled Pinot Grigio, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC 2022”
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Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Tinto, Alentejo DOC 2019
Deep purple color; blackberry, black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blueberry, licorice, leather, smoke, some oak/alfrocheiro spice notes on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Tinto, Alentejo DOC 2019”
Wine facts and trivia, Part One 2-21-2023
Some interesting facts and trivia about wine: Continue reading “Wine facts and trivia, Part One 2-21-2023”
Graffigna Genuine Collection Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina 2021
Medium purple color; plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, tomato, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Graffigna Genuine Collection Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina 2021”
Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carménère, Valle del Maule, Chile 2020
Deep ruby color; red fruits, blueberry, raisins, prunes, plum, raspberry, bell pepper/peppercorn, chocolate, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carménère, Valle del Maule, Chile 2020”
Wine glut 2-14-2024
Wine has enjoyed quite a run. Consumption up for decades. Quality up—the best in the 8,000 year history of wine. Availability up, thanks in no small part to elimination of antediluvian restrictions on direct-to-consumer wine sales. Continue reading “Wine glut 2-14-2024”
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône 2021
Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, plum, white pepper, earth, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône 2021”
Stags’ Leap Winery The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, plum, cherry liqueur, redcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, chocolate, sandalwood, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap Winery The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2018”
Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon, Single Vineyard, Alexander Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; dark plum, black cherry, red and black currant, blackberry, mint, tobacco, leather, minerals, brown spice, baking spice, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon, Single Vineyard, Alexander Valley 2018”
TerraNoble CA2 Costa Carménère, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2020
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cranberry, raspberry, black cherry, chocolate, oak spice, black peppercorn, soft minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “TerraNoble CA2 Costa Carménère, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2020”