Deep salmon-gold color; strawberry, white peach, cherry, flowers on the nose; strawberry, blood orange, watermelon, white peach, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Etude Rosé, Santa Barbara County 2018”
Month: May 2019
Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC 2018
Pale copper color; cherry, white peach, flowers on the nose; white peach, cantaloup, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC 2018”
Long Meadow Ranch Rosé of Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2017
Medium copper color; cherry, raspberry, peach on the nose; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, peach, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Long Meadow Ranch Rosé of Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2017”
Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay, Burgundy 2016
Deep gold color; apple, orange zest, acacia on the nose; citrus, lemon, orange zest, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay, Burgundy 2016”
La Marca Prosecco DOC NV
Light straw gold with hint of green color; green apple, honeysuckle, peach, yeast on the nose; green apple, ripe peach, lilt of lemon on the palate. Continue reading “La Marca Prosecco DOC NV”
Dos Almas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2015
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, faint vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Dos Almas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2015”
Jacques Capsouto Cotes de Galilee Village Cuvee Eva Rosé 2017
Pale copper-pink color; strawberry, honeysuckle, lavender on the nose; raspberry, watermelon, strawberry, orange, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Jacques Capsouto Cotes de Galilee Village Cuvee Eva Rosé 2017”
Availability vs. distinction 5-15-2019
Wine writers encounter a Rubicon, and their decision flavors and follows them whenever they write: wine availability or wine distinction? Continue reading “Availability vs. distinction 5-15-2019”
Cosentino Winery Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, spice on the nose; blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, cocoa on the palate. Continue reading “Cosentino Winery Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2016”
Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2016
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, blackberry on the nose; black fruits, plum, strawberry, cranberry, black cherry, cocoa, dash of pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2016”