Inky, deep ruby-purple color; dark, brambly fruits, blackberry, blackcurrant, violets, spice on the nose; red and black currant tang, black cherry, chocolate, plum on the palate. Continue reading “J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2014”
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Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles 2016
Pale straw-yellow color; peach, citrus, wet stone on the nose; pear, tropical fruit, lime zest, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles 2016”
Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas Rosé 2016
Pale copper-peach color; nectarine, grapefruit, citrus on the nose; strawberry, peach, Meyer lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas Rosé 2016”
Pierre Sparr Alsace Pinot Gris 2014
Medium gold color; sweet floral nose; lemon-lime, almond, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Pierre Sparr Alsace Pinot Gris 2014”
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2015
Medium gold color; honeysuckle, peach on the nose; lemon, lime, orange, apricot, grapefruit, honey on the palate. Continue reading “E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2015”
Spring Valley Vineyard Cabernet Franc Walla Walla Valley Katherine Corkrum 2011
Deep ruby color; black cherry, tobacco on the nose; sour cherry, roast bell pepper, raspberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Spring Valley Vineyard Cabernet Franc Walla Walla Valley Katherine Corkrum 2011”
Peachy Canyon Winery Westside Zinfandel Paso Robles 2014
Deep purple color; blackcurrant, blackberry, clove-spice on the nose; blackberry, red and black cherry, raspberry, cola, vanilla, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Peachy Canyon Winery Westside Zinfandel Paso Robles 2014”
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir Central Coast 2014
Medium-deep ruby color; raspberry, black cherry, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir Central Coast 2014”
Summer wine
Summer began last night—time for crisp whites and dry rosés. Continue reading “Summer wine”
Meiomi Chardonnay 2014
Deep gold color; melon, apple, tropical fruit on the nose; apple, tropical fruit, melon, mango, apricot, butterscotch on the palate. Continue reading “Meiomi Chardonnay 2014”