Medium ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, cocoa, baking spices, hint of earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Chemistry Pinot Noir, Oregon 2023”
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La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey 2021
Pale gold color; baked apple, peach, pear, Meyer lemon, pineapple, nectarine, ginger, tropical flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey 2021”
McGrail Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley 2020
Deep purple color; black cherry, black plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, boysenberry, chocolate, oak spice, rosemary, earth, caramel on the nose and palate. Continue reading “McGrail Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley 2020”
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Coast, South Africa 2024
Pale gold-straw color; green apple, pear, lemon, citrus zest, white peach, pink grapefruit, greengage plum-honey hint, white flowers, minerality-salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Coast, South Africa 2024”
Yatir Darom by Yatir Cabernet Sauvignon, Judea 2023
Deep ruby color; cherry, boysenberry, redcurrant, cassis, plum, blackberry, baking spice, pepper, tea, oak spice, hibiscus on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Yatir Darom by Yatir Cabernet Sauvignon, Judea 2023”
Tannins explained 10-8-2025
Tannins are natural and essential to wine. They also are wine’s most misunderstood element. Even wine scientists admit they do not fully understand tannins. One expert called tannins a “chemical train wreck.” Let’s explore. Continue reading “Tannins explained 10-8-2025”
Corvée Metodo Classico Brut Trento DOC NV
Pale gold color; apricot, pear, green apple, lemon, quince, brioche, almond, strudel on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Corvée Metodo Classico Brut Trento DOC NV”
Domaine Lumineux Pinot Noir Cuvée, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, plum, orange peel, dried fig, chocolate, forest floor, black pepper, light oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Lumineux Pinot Noir Cuvée, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021”
Symington Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio, Douro 2022
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blackberry, black plum, raspberry, red fruit compote, dark chocolate, violets, fennel/licorice, forest floor, earth, oak spice, thyme on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Symington Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio, Douro 2022”
Portlandia Pinot Noir Oregon 2022
Medium ruby-garnet color; red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry cobbler, cranberry, violets, black tea, savory herbs, baking spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Portlandia Pinot Noir Oregon 2022”