Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; blackberry, cherry, plum, tea, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019”

Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2021

Medium ruby color; cherry, tart raspberry, strawberry, plum, pomegranate, blackberry, cola, oak, vanilla, soft earthiness, tea on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2021”

Peju Province Winery Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; raspberry, dark cherry, blackberry, strawberry, redcurrant, cranberry, bell pepper-herbaceous notes, oak, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Peju Province Winery Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 2019”

Biltmore Estate Vanderbilt Reserve Viognier, Virginia 2021

Pale gold color; peach, key lime, pineapple, tangerine, persimmon, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Biltmore Estate Vanderbilt Reserve Viognier, Virginia 2021”

Estate Argyros Cuvée Evdemon Santorini 2019

Pale straw color; lime, spring flowers on the nose; lime-lemon, passion fruit, flint, saline-minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Estate Argyros Cuvée Evdemon Santorini 2019”

Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina del Sannio 2020 DOC

Medium gold color; white flowers, citrus blossom, honeysuckle, tropical fruits on the nose; lemon-lime, yellow apple, pear, pineapple, kiwi, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina del Sannio 2020 DOC”

Wine ingredient labels 9-6-2023

Ingredients and allergy information likely are coming to a wine label near you. Much already is mandated in Europe. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is taking comments to fine-tune U.S. mandates. Continue reading “Wine ingredient labels 9-6-2023”

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico DOCG 2018

Deep garnet color; cherry, black plum, raspberry, tomato, balsalmic, mint, oak on the nose and palate; some earth and oak on the finish. Continue reading “Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico DOCG 2018”