Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

Deep purple-ruby color; plum, blackberry, dark cherry, blueberry, raspberry, black olives, chocolate, licorice, black pepper, cedar, oak, dust on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018”

Domäne Wachau Riesling Federspiel Terrassen 2021

Medium straw color; apricot, peach, green apple, pear, citrus, lemon, honey, minerals-crushed stone on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domäne Wachau Riesling Federspiel Terrassen 2021”

Thanksgiving strategies 11-15-2023

Thanksgiving is the greatest of all the food-centered holidays. July Fourth is hot dogs and beer. Christmas is sugar highs and multitudinous distractions. New Years is about regrets in the cold, harsh light of the next morning. Continue reading “Thanksgiving strategies 11-15-2023”

Funkenhausen Dry Rosé, Mendoza, Argentina 2022

Medium copper-salmon color; strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, red berries, touch of citrus, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Funkenhausen Dry Rosé, Mendoza, Argentina 2022”

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir, Tupangato Uco Valley 2021

Pale ruby-garnet color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, licorice, plum, cola, late minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir, Tupangato Uco Valley 2021”

Soter Vineyards Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, oak hints on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Soter Vineyards Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir 2021”

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne NV

Pale gold color; citrus, lemon, nectarine, green apple, peach-pear, brioche-buttered biscuit, ginger, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne NV”

Laura Catena interview Part Two 11-8-2023

Dr. Laura Catena is managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, one of Argentina’s leading wineries, and spokesperson for the brand. This is part two of my recent interview. Continue reading “Laura Catena interview Part Two 11-8-2023”

Famille Lesgourgues Château Haut Selve Graves Blanc 2019

Medium gold color; white peach, pear, apple, citrus, lemon, oak, vanilla, honey, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Famille Lesgourgues Château Haut Selve Graves Blanc 2019”

Cantina Kurtatsch Müller Thurgau, Südtirol, Alto Adige DOC 2021

Pale gold color; peach, white apple, nutmeg, herbs, peppermint, lemon-lime, minerals–flint on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantina Kurtatsch Müller Thurgau, Südtirol, Alto Adige DOC 2021”