Wine and Halloween candy 10-26-2022

Every few years I recklessly throw caution and good judgment to the wind and confront pairing wine with Halloween candy. So here it goes. Continue reading “Wine and Halloween candy 10-26-2022”

Daou Vineyards Bodyguard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2020

Deep gold color; lime, yellow apple, pear, crushed stone on the nose; lime, yellow apple, Meyer lemon, banana, pear, oak, vanilla, butter, cream on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Bodyguard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2020”

Champagne boom 10-19-2022

As the leaves don new colors and the great harvest feasts and festivals approach, the demand for bubbly continues to increase. A soaring trend. Continue reading “Champagne boom 10-19-2022”

Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019

Deep ruby color; blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, cocoa on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019”

Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016

Deep ruby color; chocolate, vanilla, plum, violets, mint on the nose; red cherry, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016”

Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020”

Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Hallberg Vineyard 2018

Medium ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, roses, violets on the nose; dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blood orange, black tea, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Hallberg Vineyard 2018”

Scheid Family Wines VDR Very Dark Red 2020

Very dark purple-garnet color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, violets, lavender on the nose; black cherry, Bing cherry, sugar plum, blueberry, blackberry, pomegranate, chocolate, vanilla, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Scheid Family Wines VDR Very Dark Red 2020”

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021

Medium gold color; citrus, apple, tropical fruit, white flowers on the nose; pineapple, lemon-lime, yellow apple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021”