Amphorae are those funny-looking jars with pointy bottoms that were the almost universal container in the ancient world. Continue reading “Amphorae”
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Beeslaar Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2017
Deep purple color; plum, blackberry, black cherry, menthol on the nose; black plum, blackberry, anise, licorice, tobacco, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Beeslaar Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2017”
Moët & Chandon Moët Imperial Brut Champagne NV
Deep gold color with touches of green; apple, lemon, citrus, brioche, flowers on the nose; green apple, peach, pear, citrus, freshly baked bread, almond chip on the palate. Continue reading “Moët & Chandon Moët Imperial Brut Champagne NV”
Canella Rosé Vino Spumante Brut NV
Pale copper-pink color; lemon-lime, raspberry on the nose; raspberry, cranberry, cherry, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Canella Rosé Vino Spumante Brut NV”
Perlage Winery Sgàjo Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry Vegan
Pale straw color; green apple, flowers, stone fruit on the nose; apple, nectarine, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Perlage Winery Sgàjo Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry Vegan”
Domaine Valentin Zusslin Crémant d’Alsace Brut Zéro NV
Medium yellow-gold color; citrus, honey, white fruit, brioche on the nose; pure, intense, and delicate flavors of lemon, green apple, honey, minerality, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Valentin Zusslin Crémant d’Alsace Brut Zéro NV”
Celene Crémant de Bordeaux Brut NV
Deep gold color with hint of green; bread yeast, citrus, peach, grass, flowers on the nose; oranges, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Celene Crémant de Bordeaux Brut NV”
Space wine
You may have missed the out-of-this-world wine news late last year when a dozen bottles of Bordeaux wine arrived at the International Space Station. Continue reading “Space wine”
Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, dark fruits on the nose; cherry, plum, strawberry, blueberry, cassis, bell pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016”
Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Mendocino County Sparkling Wine NV
Deep gold color with hint of green; almond, bread, apple on the nose; Meyer lemon, apple, citrus, vanilla, mellow fruit medley on the palate. Continue reading “Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Mendocino County Sparkling Wine NV”