Medium copper color; strawberry, cherry, white peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé, Casablanca Valley 2022”
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J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021
Deep ruby color; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant on the nose; dusty cherry, blackberry, strawberry, plum, licorice, toasted bread crust, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021”
San Felice Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, sun-dried tomato, sweet balsamic, violets on the nose; cherry, sour cherry, roasted tomato, red prune/plum, mint, leaather, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “San Felice Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG 2019”
Stoller Family Estate Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2021
Pale gold color; apple, pear, white peach, lemon, minerality on the nose; green apple, white peach, grapefruit, lime, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Stoller Family Estate Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2021”
Beronia Verdejo, Rueda DO 2020
Bright pale yellow color; stone fruits, peach, lemon, fennel on the nose; lemon-lime, white peach, grapefruit, honeydew melon, herbaceous note on the palate. Continue reading “Beronia Verdejo, Rueda DO 2020”
Wine texture 6-28-2023
Wine descriptions often refer to “texture.” What the heck does that mean? There is a texture difference between silk and sandpaper. There is a texture difference between a crisp apple and creamy mashed potatoes. Wine is a liquid. Liquid is liquid texture, right? Continue reading “Wine texture 6-28-2023”
Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Chardonnay 2020
Deep gold color; apple, peach, citrus on the nose; citrus, peach, pear, apple, lemon, honey, touch of oak, vanilla, dollop of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Chardonnay 2020”
P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2019
Deep purple color; black fruits, blueberry, opulent nose; black fruits, blueberry, blackcurrant, plum on the palate. Continue reading “P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2019”
Chehalem Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2021
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, clove, earth on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2021”
La Mascota Vineyards Unänime Brut NV
Medium gold with tinge of pale brown color; green apple, butterscotch, citrus, lemon, honey on the nose; toast, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, lemon, yeast, honey on the palate. Continue reading “La Mascota Vineyards Unänime Brut NV”