Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico DOCG 2018

Deep garnet color; cherry, black plum, raspberry, tomato, balsalmic, mint, oak on the nose and palate; some earth and oak on the finish. Continue reading “Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico DOCG 2018”

Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; plum, raspberry, cherry, blackberry, vanilla, oak, cocoa, baking spice on the nose and palate, with blackcurrant tang on the mid-palate. Continue reading “Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018”

Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir George Menini Estate, Russian River Valley 2021

Medium purple-ruby color; raspberry, strawberry, baking spice on the nose; blueberry, raspberry, cherry, strawberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir George Menini Estate, Russian River Valley 2021”

Villa Maria EarthGarden Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021

Pale gold color; honeysuckle, lime blossom, hint of mowed grass on the nose; gooseberry, lime-lemon, passionfruit, grapefruit on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Villa Maria EarthGarden Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021”

Winter’s Hill Reserve Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2021

Pale gold color; white peach, lemon zest, apple on the nose; Meyer lemon, white peach, tart apple, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Winter’s Hill Reserve Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2021”

W. & J. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto

Deep purple-ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, cassis, licorice on the nose; plum jam, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry jam, raisins, baker’s chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “W. & J. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto”

Labor Day 8-30-2023

Next Monday brings us to the annual bittersweet pivot from the adventures and tribulations of summer to the prayed-for succor of autumn. Labor Day. Continue reading “Labor Day 8-30-2023”

Bryn Mawr Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2019

Pale ruby color; raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, cinnamon, violets on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, strawberry, plum, spice, white pepper, black tea on the palate. Continue reading “Bryn Mawr Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2019”