The religion of wine 9-20-2023

Is wine a religion? Wait—I am not suggesting wine will replace my Catholicism—but we cannot ignore religious elements associated with wine. Continue reading “The religion of wine 9-20-2023”

Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, oak, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018”

Rodney Strong Alexander’s Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberries, black olives, dark chocolate, vanilla, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Alexander’s Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”

Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley 2022

Pale yellow-green color; lemon-lime, citrus, peach, grapefruit, green apple, herbal notes, flinty minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley 2022”

Tribute Sauvignon Blanc, California 2022

Medium straw color; lemon, pineapple, white peach, honeydew melon, golden apple, pear, grapefruit, spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tribute Sauvignon Blanc, California 2022”

Château de Berne Côtes de Provence Inspiration Rosé 2022

Pale copper color; grapefruit, strawberry, orange peel, citrus, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château de Berne Côtes de Provence Inspiration Rosé 2022”

Farmhouse Vineyards Cultivated, Texas High Plains 2019

Medium ruby color; plum, blackberry, dark fruits, chocolate, black pepper, licorice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Farmhouse Vineyards Cultivated, Texas High Plains 2019”

LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards Fume Blanc, Jahant Woods 01 Vineyard, Lodi 2021

Pale gold color; melon, coconut, white peach, wet stone on the nose; lemon, pear, pineapple, peach on the palate. Continue reading “LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards Fume Blanc, Jahant Woods 01 Vineyard, Lodi 2021”