Medium ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, dried herbs, mint, white pepper, earth, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Redolent Wine Sister From Another Mister Red Blend, Oregon 2022”
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Wine column reflections 10-16-2024
October begins the 17th year of this wine column. Reflections. Continue reading “Wine column reflections 10-16-2024”
Torrevento Ottagono Castel del Monte Nero Di Troia Riserva, Puglia, Italy DOCG 2014
Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, tobacco, leather, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Torrevento Ottagono Castel del Monte Nero Di Troia Riserva, Puglia, Italy DOCG 2014”
Bodega Argento Single Vineyard Finca Agrelo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2019
Deep purple color; blackberry, plum, blueberry, raspberry, black fruits, bell pepper, coffee, lavender, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodega Argento Single Vineyard Finca Agrelo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2019”
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, vanilla, oak, oak spices, chocolate, caramel, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021”
Alcohol risks 10-9-2024
Scare headlines: “Drinking any alcohol is a cancer risk.” Well, okay, the question is how much of a risk? Continue reading “Alcohol risks 10-9-2024”
Lake Sonoma Winery Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Deep ruby color; raspberry, red cherry, strawberry jam, blackberry, blueberry, plum, dried herbs, vanilla, tobacco, oak, oak spice. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2021”
Rodney Strong Vineyards Symmetry Red Wine, Sonoma County 2018
Deep ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, oak, cedar, spice, black pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Vineyards Symmetry Red Wine, Sonoma County 2018”
Isabelle et Paulin Calvet Château Picque Caillou, Pessac-Léognan Contrôlée 2020
Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, dark cherry, blackberry, plum, tobacco, cocoa, black tea, earth, tar, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Isabelle et Paulin Calvet Château Picque Caillou, Pessac-Léognan Contrôlée 2020”
Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc 2021, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; dark cherry, blackberry, redcurrant, plum, bell pepper, chocolate, tomato, roses, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc 2021, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2021”