Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackcurrant on the nose; dark plum, blackberry, raspberry, dark cherry, cassis, sweet bay leaf on the palate. Continue reading “Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 2019”

Scheid Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey 2021

Pale straw color; citrus, melon, guava, freshly mowed grass on the nose; melon, lemon-lime, green apple, pear, citrus, grapefruit, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Scheid Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey 2021”

Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2021

Medium gold color; golden apple, pear, citrus, oak on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, lemon, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2021”

Yalumba The Y Series Viognier, South Australia 2021

Medium straw color; peach, tangerine, ginger, honeysuckle, white flowers, orange blossom on vivid nose; white peach, apricot, lemon, tangerine on the palate. Continue reading “Yalumba The Y Series Viognier, South Australia 2021”

Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana DOC 2020

Medium-deep gold color; tropical fruit, peach, honeysuckle, white flowers on the nose; syrup-packed pineapple, melon, peach, citrus, green almond, slight salinity and minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana DOC 2020”

Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, cherry cola, blueberry, vanilla, spice on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, oak, tobacco, licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019”

Bodega Cerro Chapeu Castel Pujol Folklore Blanco, Rivera, Uruguay 2021

Medium straw color; peach, lemon, apple, seashell, flowers on the nose; white peach, green apple, lemon, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Cerro Chapeu Castel Pujol Folklore Blanco, Rivera, Uruguay 2021”

Same-tasting wines 5-17-2023

We are privileged to live in a wine time that surpasses all of history for quality, consistency, and availability. Wines that would have evoked drooling admiration a half century ago now are available in quantity for $20 or less at your neighborhood supermarket. Continue reading “Same-tasting wines 5-17-2023”

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard g3 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 2020

Medium gold color; apple, tangerine, butterscotch, sourdough bread, oak spice on the nose; yellow apple, granny smith apple, pineapple, tangerine, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard g3 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 2020”