Stemmari Dalila Sicilia Riserva 2020 DOC

Medium yellow color; tropical fruit, stone fruit, roses on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, peach, vanilla, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Stemmari Dalila Sicilia Riserva 2020 DOC”

Bota Box Breeze Dry Rosé, California NV

Pale copper color; raspberry, strawberry on the nose; raspberry, grapefruit, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Bota Box Breeze Dry Rosé, California NV”

Italian classification system 8-24-2022

Buying wine can be intimidating. How do you know if the wine is any good without buying a bottle and tasting it? Wine critics may help, but not all wines have a current score and you may find descriptors are just gobbledygook. Continue reading “Italian classification system 8-24-2022”

Château de L’escarelle Propriétaire Récoltant Vin de Provence 2021

Pale copper color; strawberry, orange peel, flowers on the nose; strawberry, blood orange, plum, blueberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château de L’escarelle Propriétaire Récoltant Vin de Provence 2021”

St. Amant Winery Tools of the Trade Barbera, Lodi Appellation 2019

Deep ruby color; tart cherry, blackberry, pepper on the nose; tart cherry, raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, licorice, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “St. Amant Winery Tools of the Trade Barbera, Lodi Appellation 2019”

Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Regional Alentejano Vinho Branco White Wine 2020

Pale straw color; citrus, flowers on the nose; citrus, lemon, apricot, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Regional Alentejano Vinho Branco White Wine 2020”

Sparkling stemware 8-17-2022

The proper Champagne or sparkling wine vessel is a pain in the glass. Wine professionals largely agree on what glass best presents the wine for tasting, but that is not the whole story.

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Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel, Contra Costa County 2020

Deep ruby color; blackberry, raspberry, plum, strawberry on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, plum, black cherry, oak, chocolate, cinnamon spice on the palate. Continue reading “Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel, Contra Costa County 2020”

Masseria Li Veli Askos Susumaniello Rosato Salento IGT 2021

Medium copper color; pink grapefruit, watermelon, blood orange, flowers on the nose; mandarin orange, melon, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Masseria Li Veli Askos Susumaniello Rosato Salento IGT 2021”