Pale gold color; Meyer lemon, yellow apple, melon, nectarines, citrus, oak spice, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Privé Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills AVA 2022”
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Bodegas Valdemar Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Entre Nosotros 2021
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, blueberry, chocolate, coffee, mint on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Valdemar Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Entre Nosotros 2021”
Champagne Ayala A/18 Le Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2018
Pale gold color; clementine, blood orange, grapefruit, pear, citrus, white fruit, Gala apple, jasmine, honey, pastry-brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Champagne Ayala A/18 Le Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2018”
Gripes and opinions 2-5-2025
Wine columnists are expected to have opinions, and I have many. Here are four to rile up readers. Continue reading “Gripes and opinions 2-5-2025”
Maison Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022
Pale bronze-salmon color; white fruits, pear, peach, strawberry, melon, redcurrant, lemongrass, white flowers, iodine on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Maison Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022”
Viña Garcés Silva Family Vineyards Amayna Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile 2020
Medium gold color; tart citrus, lemon, orange zest, pineapple, white peach, bell pepper, minerality, salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Garcés Silva Family Vineyards Amayna Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Valley, Chile 2020”
Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia DOCG 2021
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, strawberry, blackberry, chocolate, spice, lavender, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia DOCG 2021”
Terre di Balbia Fervore Magliocco Calabria Rosso IGT 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, dark cherry, chocolate, baking spice, coffee, tobacco, licorice, smoke on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Terre di Balbia Fervore Magliocco Calabria Rosso IGT 2018”
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile 2019
Deep ruby color; red and black fruits, dark cherry, blackberry, plum, mulberry, orange zest, coffee, cinnamon, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile 2019”
El Coto de Rioja “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2016
Deep ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cassis, mocha, vanilla, tobacco, eucalyptus, earth, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading “El Coto de Rioja “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2016”