Deep purple-black color; dark fruits, black pepper, leather on the nose; plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, mocha, meat, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère Peumo 2015”
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Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Rosé 2016
Deep rose-pink color; strawberry, light flowers on the nose; pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, pink naval orange on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Rosé 2016”
Martini & Rossi Rosé Sparkling Wine NV
Medium salmon color; roses, delicate flowers, black pepper on the nose; orange zest, citrus, raspberry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Rosé Sparkling Wine NV”
Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Pale yellow color; some grass, lime on light nose; crisp lime, grapefruit, citrus, white peach, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2017”
Father’s Day
Like Mother’s Day last month, a Father’s Day wine column is problematic. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
Château Minuty Côtes de Provence ‘M de Minuty’ Rosé 2017
Pale copper color; orange peel, redcurrant, minerals on the nose; peach, nectarine, citrus, pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Château Minuty Côtes de Provence ‘M de Minuty’ Rosé 2017”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2016
Pale ruby color; cherry, blackberry, vanilla on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2016”
Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2017
Medium copper-rose color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry candy on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, maraschino cherry, white peach, hint of citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2017”
Steele Pinot Blanc 2016
Pale straw color; peach, mango, lemon and orange zest on the nose; honeydew melon, green apple, pear, lemon, caramel on the palate. Continue reading “Steele Pinot Blanc 2016”
Jammy wines
“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult. Continue reading “Jammy wines”