Medium ruby color; cherry, blueberry, plum, strawberry, leather, violets, forest floor, pepper, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Soter Vineyards Estates Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021”
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Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen, Austria 2022
Pale gold color; green apple, mango, pineapple, lemon-lime, white pepper, nutmeg, vanilla hint, white spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen, Austria 2022”
Codice Vino Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC 2020
Deep gold color; lemon-lime, peach, apricot, pineapple, jasmine, sage, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Codice Vino Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC 2020”
Five enemies of wine 9-11-2024
Wine is your friend, especially when sipped with friends during a convivial meal. You are obliged to protect it from its enemies. Continue reading “Five enemies of wine 9-11-2024”
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, boysenberry, raspberry, prunes, cranberry, caramel, smoke, vanilla, almond, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022”
Dobbes Family Estate Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, blueberry, earth, almond, tea, rose petals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dobbes Family Estate Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021”
Domaine Lumineux Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Medium ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, cedar, clove, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Lumineux Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021”
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valley del Maipo, Chile 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, cassis, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, licorice, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valley del Maipo, Chile 2018”
How to be a good wine snob 9-4-2024
Wine snobbery is a detestable trait. But you can be a “good” wine snob. Here’s how. Continue reading “How to be a good wine snob 9-4-2024”
Ehlers Estate Merlot, St. Helena 2021
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, tobacco, jasmine, smoke, earth, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ehlers Estate Merlot, St. Helena 2021”