Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, anise, earth on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, black olives, leather, dark chocolate, oak, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”
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Wine critic scores
Finding words to describe wine overflows with challenges and trouble. To steal from Martin Mull, writing about wine is like dancing about architecture. Continue reading “Wine critic scores”
Domaine Anderson Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2017
Pale ruby color; cherry, plum, earth, tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Anderson Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2017”
Weingut Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2019
Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, white peach on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Weingut Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2019”
A. Christmann Riesling, Pfalz 2018
Medium straw color; citrus, green apple, petrol, flint on the nose; lemon-lime, green apple, clementine, minerality, honey on the palate. Continue reading “A. Christmann Riesling, Pfalz 2018”
Chehalem Pinot Gris, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2019
Pale straw color; pear, lemongrass on the nose; ripe pear, lemon, green apple, white peach, cantaloupe, nectarine wet stone on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Pinot Gris, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2019”
De Vinosalvo Auspicium Montecucco Rosso 2016
Deep ruby color; dark cherry, roasted tomato, plum, balsamic, cigar box, cinnamon on the nose; cherry, plum, redcurrant, cassis, blueberry, raspberry, pepper, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “De Vinosalvo Auspicium Montecucco Rosso 2016”
Dry sherry
Sherry has a bad reputation engendered by sweet sherries and cooking sherries. Move past that. Continue reading “Dry sherry”
Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2019
Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2019: Pale straw color; melon, citrus, almonds, flowers on fragrant nose; pear, white peach, yellow apple, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2019”
Salcheto Nobile di Montepulciano, Toscana DOCG 2016
Salcheto Nobile di Montepulciano, Toscana DOCG 2016: Medium-dark garnet color; cherry, raspberry, plum, red berries, herbs, leather on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Salcheto Nobile di Montepulciano, Toscana DOCG 2016”