Wine bottle weight is a weighty issue in the wine world. On one hand, there is the expense, waste, and carbon footprint of heavy bottles. On the other hand, bodacious bottles have a clear marketing and psychological impact. Continue reading “Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021”
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Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Adelaida District 2018
Very deep ruby color; blueberry, cherry, tobacco, violets, potpourri, vanilla, sweet spice on the nose; blackberry, plum, blueberry, cherry, redcurrant, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Adelaida District 2018”
de Négoce OG N. 77 Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2018
Pale gold color; yellow apple, honeysuckle, lemon, pear on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, citrus, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 77 Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2018”
L’Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red Wine, Columbia Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; dark cherry and plum, violets on the nose; plum, blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, sip of coffee on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red Wine, Columbia Valley 2019”
Domaine Anderson Pinoli Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2018
Medium ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, dried herbs, coffee on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, strawberry, orange peel, chocolate, hint of salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Anderson Pinoli Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2018”
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, vanilla, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, oak spice, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017”
Ram’s Gate Estate Pinot Blanc, Los Carneros 2020
Pale gold color; peach, lemon-lime on restrained nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, pear Anjou, white peach, golden delicious apple, slice of melon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Ram’s Gate Estate Pinot Blanc, Los Carneros 2020”
Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017
Pale gold color; white peach, pear, lemon on the nose; pear, white peach, apple, pineapple, hazelnut, lemon, vanilla, hint of oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017”
Sosie Red Blend Rossi Ranch Sonoma Valley 2019
Medium-plus ruby color; strawberry, cherry, clove, anise on the nose; strawberry, plum, cherry, blackberry, fig, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Sosie Red Blend Rossi Ranch Sonoma Valley 2019”
Mionetto Organic Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Deep gold color; pear, peach, ginger, acacia blossoms, wet stone on the nose; yellow apple, orange, pear, apricot, almond, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Mionetto Organic Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV”