Note to male readers: Valentine’s Day happens next Tuesday. You are expected to do something romantic—so is she for that matter, but the consequence of a man ignoring the day is more dire than it is for people of the feminine persuasion. Continue reading “Valentine wine”
Tag: wine review
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2013
Dark brick-red color with translucence; red fruit, spice, violets, tobacco on the nose; tart cherry, red currant, raspberry, leather, earthy flavors on the palate. Continue reading “Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2013”
Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Lovely gold color with hints of green; green apple, pear on the vibrant nose; apple, pineapple, pear, citrus, reserved oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2014”
Conde de Velázquez Condesa Real Premium Blend 2013
Dark magenta color with wisp of translucence on the rim; cherry, oak, berry on the nose; cherry, red fruits, black olives, balsamic, herbs on the palate. Continue reading “Conde de Velázquez Condesa Real Premium Blend 2013”
Château de Berne Côtes de Provence Impatience Rosé 2015
Pale gold-salmon color with hints of light rose petals; peach, flowers on the nose; peach, apple, strawberry, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Château de Berne Côtes de Provence Impatience Rosé 2015”
Trivento Amado Sur Malbec-Bonarda-Syrah 2014
Dark red-violet color with hint of translucence; red berries, forest floor on restrained nose; sour cherry, black cherry, blackberry, cola, lick of licorice, some dark plum on the palate. Continue reading “Trivento Amado Sur Malbec-Bonarda-Syrah 2014”
Malbec
Argentine malbec is a marvelous and amazing story. Continue reading “Malbec”
Casal Thaulero Orsetto Oro Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP 2015
Bright gold color with green hint; flowers, honey on the nose; citrus, lemon, green apple, pear, and delicate herbs on the palate. Continue reading “Casal Thaulero Orsetto Oro Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP 2015”
Astoria Alìsia Pinot Grigio 2014
Bright light gold straw color; vivid melon, honey, cut grass on the nose; crisp citrus, lemon zest, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Astoria Alìsia Pinot Grigio 2014”
Château du Taillan Haut-Médoc 2012
Intense ruby-garnet color; black fruits, coffee, toast on the nose; blackberry, red currant, dark cherry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Château du Taillan Haut-Médoc 2012”