Pale straw color; lemon-lime, peach—stone fruits, passion fruit, white flowers, mowed grass, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022”
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Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Grillo, Sicilia 2020
Deep gold color; white flowers, grapefruit, green apple, orange zest, kiwi, quince, some saline and minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Grillo, Sicilia 2020”
Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024
It is early January. Barely into winter. Except it isn’t barely into winter if you reckon by the more rational system of “meteorological seasons.” By that measure, we are one-third-plus finished with winter. Huh? Continue reading “Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024”
Hardy’s Tintara Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019
Deep purple color; red plum, blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, cherry fruit cake, chocolate, licorice, violets, spice, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Hardy’s Tintara Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019”
Primus The Blend, Apalta, Colchagua Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, dark cherry, bell pepper, mint, oak, tobacco, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Primus The Blend, Apalta, Colchagua Valley 2019”
ROCO Winery Rollin Michael Soles RMS Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley 2013
Pale gold color; pear, yellow apple, grapefruit, nectarine, baked bread on the nose and palate. Continue reading “ROCO Winery Rollin Michael Soles RMS Brut Sparkling Wine, Willamette Valley 2013”
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021
Medium gold color; nectarine, Meyer lemon, grapefruit, honeydew melon, peach, lime, green apple, bread roll, honey, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021”
New Year’s bubbly 12-27-2023
While sparkling wine deserves to be enjoyed year-round, New Year’s Eve and special celebrations are when most people experience it. Suggestions on New Year strategies: Continue reading “New Year’s bubbly 12-27-2023”
Markus Wine Co. Sol Red Wine, Lodi 2019
Deep ruby color; plum, dark cherry, blueberry, raspberry, chocolate, black pepper, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Markus Wine Co. Sol Red Wine, Lodi 2019”
Villa Maria Earth Garden Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2019
Medium ruby color; raspberry, blackberry, plum, cherry, boysenberry, blueberry, earth, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Villa Maria Earth Garden Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2019”