Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, oak spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Seña Red Wine, Valle de Aconcaugua 2020”
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Wine glut pitfalls 5-15-2024
The world has a glut of wine. In some ways, a good thing for wine buyers. With supply up and demand down, wine makers have to make sacrifices to move their product. The old seller’s adage applies: “I would rather have 50% of something than 100% of nothing.” Continue reading “Wine glut pitfalls 5-15-2024”
Becker Vineyards Prairie Cuvee, Texas High Plains 2019
Deep gold color; Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, apple, nectarine, apricot, honey, white peach, brioche, baking spices, hint of oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Becker Vineyards Prairie Cuvee, Texas High Plains 2019”
Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountain AVA 2022
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, pepper, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountain AVA 2022”
Domaine de la Fontainerie Vouvray Coteau Les Brûlés Moelleux 2003
Deep gold color; orange marmalade, honey, apricot, white peach, honeysuckle, cooked apple on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine de la Fontainerie Vouvray Coteau Les Brûlés Moelleux 2003”
Wine descriptors Part Six 5-8-2024
This is the final episode of our adventure into the world of wine descriptors. Continue reading “Wine descriptors Part Six 5-8-2024”
Rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, blackcurrant, plum, mocha, chocolate, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”
Dobbes Family Estate Patricia’s Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021
Medium ruby color; Bing cherry, raspberry, plum, black tea, dark chocolate, clove, spice, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dobbes Family Estate Patricia’s Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021”
Famille Ravoire Olivier Ravoire Oriflamme Syrah, Saint-Joseph 2021
Deep ruby-purple color; blueberry, plum, dark cherry cola, meat-bacon fat, smoke, pine, minerality, black pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Famille Ravoire Olivier Ravoire Oriflamme Syrah, Saint-Joseph 2021”
Wine descriptors Part Five 5-1-2024
Continuing our adventure in the world of wine descriptors. Continue reading “Wine descriptors Part Five 5-1-2024”