Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2019

Pale gold color; white peach, lemongrass, green apple, melon on the nose; lemon, citrus, white peach, pear, grapefruit, passionfruit, yeast, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2019”

Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2019

Pale gold-straw color; lemon, apple, grapefruit, peach on the nose; lemon, grapefruit, white peach, green apple, citrus, tropical fruit, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2019”

Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2020

Pale gold color; white peach, pineapple, white flowers on the nose; grapefruit, lemongrass, lime, Meyer lemon, mango, pear, honey hint on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2020”

Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020

Pale straw-yellow with a touch of pale green color; honeydew melon, mango, cut grass on the nose; grapefruit, lime-lemon, mango, pineapple, apricot, honey, hint of butterscotch on the palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020”

Famille Hugel Pinot Blanc Cuvée Les Amours 2016

Pale gold color; pear, lemon, apple, toasty oak on the nose; pear, lemon, green apple, tropical fruit, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Hugel Pinot Blanc Cuvée Les Amours 2016”

Boxed wine shelf life

Box wine, or more correctly wine in a plastic bag that is inside a box, is no longer the red-headed stepchild of the wine world. Several wineries now deliver quality wine in a box. Bota Box (Delicato Family Vineyards), Black Box (Constellation Brands), Bandit, Almaden, House Wine are among the leaders. Continue reading “Boxed wine shelf life”

Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2019

Pale gold color; pear, lemon, apple, toasty oak on the nose; pear, lemon, green apple, tropical fruit, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2019”

Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Muy Seco Palomino Xérès Sherry NV

Deep gold color; toasted almonds, bread, orange zest on the nose; lemon, grapefruit, almond, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Muy Seco Palomino Xérès Sherry NV”

Jada Vineyard & Winery VIII VIII–88 Viognier, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District 2019

Medium straw color; nectarine, peach, honeysuckle on the nose; peach, pear, tangerine, nectarine, Meyer lemon, banana, mango on the palate. Continue reading “Jada Vineyard & Winery VIII VIII–88 Viognier, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District 2019”

Nielson Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2019

Medium gold color; yellow apple, pear, lemon, orange blossom on the nose; yellow apple, pineapple, citrus, lemon, hint of honey, minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Nielson Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2019”