Deep copper color; strawberry, delicate red fruits, jasmine on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, red cherry, peach, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Simple Life Winery Rosé, California 2017”
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Aging wine
Most wines are ready to drink as soon as you get home from the store. Many—especially in the $12-$25 range—do not improve with bottle age. But what about those that grow wonderful with time? Continue reading “Aging wine”
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG 2015
Deep purple color; floral nose, rose hips, violets, cherry, blackcurrant on the nose; blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, some earth and leather, herbs, black pepper, chip of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG 2015”
Two Hands Angels’ Share Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2018
Medium purple color; blueberry, plum on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, black cherry, raspberry, chip of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Two Hands Angels’ Share Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2018”
Thanksgiving food pairing 2
Second week of suggestions on pairing food with your Thanksgiving wine tomorrow. Continue reading “Thanksgiving food pairing 2”
Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé
Medium copper color; Granny Smith apple, lemon zest on the nose; lemon, citrus, strawberry, Granny Smith on the palate. Continue reading “Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé”
P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2017
Deep purple color; black fruits, blueberry, opulent nose; black fruits, blueberry, blackcurrant, plum on the palate. Continue reading “P+S Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Duoro 2017”
Fort Ross Winery Sea Slopes Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2017
Deep gold color; lemon, grapefruit, honeysuckle, bread on the nose; peach, golden delicious apple, apricot, lemon meringue on the palate. Continue reading “Fort Ross Winery Sea Slopes Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2017”
Thanksgiving wine-food pairing 1
The great American harvest feast of Thanksgiving happens in eight days. Food—of all sorts—is a centerpiece. Family and friends bonding around a table groaning with food is the most important dish. Continue reading “Thanksgiving wine-food pairing 1”
Champagne Delamotte Rosé NV
Deep salmon-copper color; cherry, bread yeast on delicate nose; red berry, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, lemon, chalky minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Champagne Delamotte Rosé NV”