Deep ruby color; black plum, blackberry, black cherry, oak, vanilla, tobacco, leather, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantine Pellegrino Gazzerotta Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2021”
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MGM Mondo del Vino Riva Leone Barbera, Piemonte DOC 2021
Medium ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “MGM Mondo del Vino Riva Leone Barbera, Piemonte DOC 2021”
Wine and the Fourth 7-3-2024
We celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence tomorrow. There may be fireworks and parades, but most of us will simply honor the Fourth with family and friends. And barbecue, or at least outdoor time. Continue reading “Wine and the Fourth 7-3-2024”
Sealionne Wines Halcyon Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley 2022
Medium gold color; green apple, pineapple, lemon, citrus, poached pear, beeswax, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sealionne Wines Halcyon Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley 2022”
Bodegas Barbadillo La Cilla Pedro Ximenez Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Mahogany color; dark dried fruit, plum, raisins, fig, toffee, chocolate, caramel, honey, molasses, spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Barbadillo La Cilla Pedro Ximenez Jerez-Xérès-Sherry”
Wedding Oak Winery Sweetheart Rosé, Texas 2021
Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry, tart cherry, redcurrant, red and white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Wedding Oak Winery Sweetheart Rosé, Texas 2021”
FIOL Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2021
Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, honeydew melon, watermelon, cherry, citrus—lemon, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “FIOL Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2021”
Pét-nat wines 6-26-2024
Pét-Nat or Pétillant-Naturel. What the heck is that “next big thing” in wine? Continue reading “Pét-nat wines 6-26-2024”
Etude Pinot Gris, Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2022
Pale gold color; white peach, pear, green apple, lime, cantaloupe, almonds, minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Etude Pinot Gris, Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2022”
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Blanc X Nathan 2023
Medium gold color; lime, honeydew melon, grapefruit, citrus, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Blanc X Nathan 2023”