Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2021

Pale copper color; red berries, lavender, rose flowers on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, watermelon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2021”

Marco Felluga Molamatta Collio Bianco DOC 2015

Medium gold color; lime, peach, pear, pepper, clove on the nose; peach, apricot, Meyer lemon, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Marco Felluga Molamatta Collio Bianco DOC 2015”

Symington Family Estates Quinta da Fonte Souto Portalegre Branco, Alentejo DOC 2020

Pale gold color; honeysuckle, jasmine, smoke, vanilla on the nose; peach, apricot, citrus, lemon-lime, balsamic, plum, tea on the palate. Continue reading “Symington Family Estates Quinta da Fonte Souto Portalegre Branco, Alentejo DOC 2020”

La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2020

Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, plum, oak-vanilla on the nose; cherry, red plum, baked red apple, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2020”

Lake Sonoma Winery Malbec Lazy Dog Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 2019

Medium purple color; licorice, violets, rosemary, mocha on the nose; dark plum, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, caramel, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Malbec Lazy Dog Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 2019”

Masseria Li Veli Torrerose Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGT 2021

Pale copper color; flowers, apple, peach on the nose; apple, apricot, orchard fruits, watermelon, grapefruit, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Masseria Li Veli Torrerose Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGT 2021”

Vina Quebrada de Macul Alba de Domus, Maipo Valley, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; red fruits, blackcurrant, plum, oak, leather, mint on the nose plum, blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, oak spice, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Quebrada de Macul Alba de Domus, Maipo Valley, Chile 2018”

Wine’s love-hate relationship 3-15-2023

Wine has a love-hate relationship to oxygen. Not enough oxygen when it is in the winery and wine can be reductive—engendering volatile sulfur compounds. Burnt match and rotten eggs are common odor descriptors. Too much oxygen and the wine tastes “tired” and eventually turns to vinegar. Continue reading “Wine’s love-hate relationship 3-15-2023”