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Rutherford Hill Rosé of Merlot, Napa Valley Appellation 2021
Pale amber-salmon color; cherry, plum, strawberry, watermelon, honeysuckle on the nose; strawberry, cherry, watermelon, pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Rutherford Hill Rosé of Merlot, Napa Valley Appellation 2021”
Noble Vines Collection 337 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi 2019
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cherry, peppercorn, oak, vanilla on the nose; blackberry, cherry, plum, raspberry, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Noble Vines Collection 337 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi 2019”
Heidi Schröck & Söhne Tour de Rosé, Burgenland, Austria 2022
Medium salmon color; strawberry, lavender, sage, rose petals on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, cherry, and a parade of soft red flavors given the symphony of grapes on the palate in this effort. Continue reading “Heidi Schröck & Söhne Tour de Rosé, Burgenland, Austria 2022”
Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2020
Medium ruby color; cherry, sandalwood, peppercorn on the nose; tart cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, cinnamon, tar, minerality, oak, dark chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2020”
Gamble Family Vineyards Paramount Red Wine, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, blackberry on the nose; raspberry, blackcurrant, tart cherry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, chocolate, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Paramount Red Wine, Napa Valley 2017”
My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, caramel, chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019”
Calvet Crémant de Bordeaux Brut 2019
Pale gold color; peach, apple, pear, brioche-yeast on the nose; peach, lemon-lime, pear, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Calvet Crémant de Bordeaux Brut 2019”
Spicewood Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, fig, cedar on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, savory/meaty notes, oak, brown sugar, menthol-mint, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Spicewood Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2019”
Kenefick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2021
Pale gold straw; white peach, lemongrass, honeydew melon on the nose; white peach, Meyer lemon, pear, grapefruit, melon, lychee, tangerine, faint oak on the palate. Continue reading “Kenefick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2021”