Sokol Blosser Blossom Ridge Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon 2017

Medium amber color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, honeysuckle on the nose; strawberry, cherry, green apple, lemon, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Sokol Blosser Blossom Ridge Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon 2017”

Bordeaux blends 4-27-2022

When people speak of red wine blends, Bordeaux invariably is in the conversation. Here is a quick primer on the region and its blends. Continue reading “Bordeaux blends 4-27-2022”

Valle Dell’Acate Il Moro Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT 2017

Deep garnet color; blackberry, black cherry, violets, camphor on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, chocolate, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Valle Dell’Acate Il Moro Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT 2017”

Mack & Schühle Fête des Fleurs Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2020

Pale salmon color; orange, citrus, strawberry on the nose; citrus, strawberry, hint of plum, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Mack & Schühle Fête des Fleurs Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2020”

La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Gran Vino Tinto 2018

Deep ruby-purple, almost black color; black cherry, tobacco, chocolate, oak on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, plum, oak, chocolate, tobacco, leather, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Gran Vino Tinto 2018”

Pedernales Cellars Texas Mourvèdre 2019

Medium ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, plum, meat, leather on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, roasted meat, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Pedernales Cellars Texas Mourvèdre 2019”

Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 2017

Deep yellow color; yellow apple, lemon zest on the nose; yellow apple, pineapple, pear, Meyer lemon, buttery pastry, caramel, oak, and oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 2017”

Needed changes in the wine world 4-20-2022

There are many things right in the wine world. Historic quality and availability, increasing embrace of environmentally responsible farming and winemaking, to name some of the most important. Continue reading “Needed changes in the wine world 4-20-2022”

Stella Rosa Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Medium straw color; honeysuckle, peach, pear, wisteria flowers on the nose; ripe peach, pear, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Stella Rosa Moscato d’Asti DOCG”