This column runs on Wednesdays in most markets—Christmas Day in 2024. If you have not secured your wine before now, no chance today. We can, however, look forward to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Continue reading “Christmas 12-25-2024”
Tag: wine tasting descriptors
Domaine Curry Founders Blend, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, boysenberry, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, coffee, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Curry Founders Blend, Napa Valley 2022”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, boysenberry, redcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021”
P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2022
Deep purple color; black fruits, plum, blackberry, cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, violets, oak, white pepper, herbs on the nose and palate. Continue reading “P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2022”
Holiday wine pairing insight 12-18-2024
With Christmas/holiday feasts coming soon, what is the ideal alcohol percentage for wine paired with food? The answer is 10-14%. Why? Continue reading “Holiday wine pairing insight 12-18-2024”
Château Lassegue “Lassègue” Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2019
Deep ruby color; red fruits, cherry, blackberry, plum, licorice, coffee, oak, leather, earth, vanilla, some saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château Lassegue “Lassègue” Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2019”
Kopke 20 Years Old Tawny Porto
Medium tawny-mahogany color; raisins, fig, nutmeg, plum, black cherry, cinnamon, caramel, almonds, milk chocolate, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Kopke 20 Years Old Tawny Porto”
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate, Horse Heaven Hills 2019
Deep ruby color; dark cherry, black olive, blackberry, plum, oak, leather, vanilla, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate, Horse Heaven Hills 2019”
Gifts for wine drinker 12-11-2024
If you have a wine lover on your Christmas/holiday gift list, some recommendations. Continue reading “Gifts for wine drinker 12-11-2024”
Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry Single Vineyard NV
Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry Single Vineyard NV: Deep gold color; lemon peel, grapefruit, green apple, green olive, mushroom, almond, saline, minerality, yeast, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry Single Vineyard NV”