Deep ruby-garnet color; cherry, cedar, tobacco on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, black olives, mocha, earth, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja 2013”
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Riva Leone Barbaresco DOCG 2017
Pale garnet color; cherry, pomegranate, rose hip, leather, earth on the nose; sour cherry, black tea, cranberry, almonds, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Riva Leone Barbaresco DOCG 2017”
What is wine? 2-15-2023
What is wine? For many, that question was answered thousands of years ago. Wine is grape juice after yeast converts its sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Continue reading “What is wine? 2-15-2023”
Champagne’s rise 2-8-2023
The land was sheep country, too far north for grapes. The local wine was mediocre, pawned off to roughhewn wool buyers or consumed by locals as vin de table. Continue reading “Champagne’s rise 2-8-2023”
Lanson Champagne Le Black Label Brut NV
Medium gold color; apple, pear, lemon, brioche on the nose; apple, red fruit, lemon, grapefruit, white peach, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Lanson Champagne Le Black Label Brut NV”
Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2020
Deep ruby color; dark fruits, black cherry, blackcurrant, leather, oak on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, sour plum, dark chocolate, pepper, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2020”
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red 2018
Medium ruby color; raspberry, plum, spice on the nose; raspberry, plum, cherry, redcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, meat, black pepper, oak on the palate. Continue reading “E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red 2018”
Wine sales statistics 2-1-2023
Which of these statements about the wine industry is correct? Demand decreases, the industry faces rocky times. The industry is doing fine, even if volume is down, value is steady. The industry has a rosy future as drinkers switch to higher-priced wine. Continue reading “Wine sales statistics 2-1-2023”
Stromberg-Zabergäu Pinot Meunier Sparkling Rosé Extra Brut NV
Medium copper color; apple, bread, raspberry on the nose; apple, peach, nectarine, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Stromberg-Zabergäu Pinot Meunier Sparkling Rosé Extra Brut NV”
Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay Unoaked, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2021
Medium straw color; peach, pineapple, yellow apple, grapefruit on the nose; lime, peach, vanilla, green apple, melon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay Unoaked, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2021”