Deep ruby-black color; dark fruits—prune, plum, raspberry jam, pear brandy on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate, dark fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Château Sainte-Catherine Côtes de Bordeaux AOC Cadillac 2015”
Month: February 2020
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Friday. Monster moment for chocolatiers, florists, and greeting card makers. Is there a place for wine in all this? This is a wine column, of course there is. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day”
Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2017
Medium gold color; green citrus, white flowers on the nose; apple, citrus fruits, mango, pineapple, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2017”
Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, cherry compote, earth, sliver of chocolate, splinter of oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017”
W. & J. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Porto
Pale-medium tawny color; chocolate, spice, oak on the nose; caramel, orange peel, golden raisins, toffy and nuts on the palate. Continue reading “W. & J. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Porto”
Château Rieussec “R” Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2018
Pale gold color; apple, citrus, pineapple on the nose; citrus, lemon, yellow apple, melon, mango, pear, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Château Rieussec “R” Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2018”
Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2017
Medium ruby color; plum, raspberry, cranberry on the nose; Bing cherry, raspberry, cranberry, cocoa, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2017”
Castoro Cellars Zinfusion Reserve, Paso Robles 2015
Deep garnet-ruby color; raspberry, black cherry, strawberry on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blueberry, caramel, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Castoro Cellars Zinfusion Reserve, Paso Robles 2015”
Australian fires
Australia burns. A billion animals killed. Apocalyptic trailer to what happens if we do not address global warming. Continue reading “Australian fires”
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2016
Deep gold color; golden apple, vanilla, apricot on the nose; apple pie, vanilla, caramel on the palate. Continue reading “Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2016”