Pale ruby color; Bing cherry, blood orange, tart raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, cherry cola, lavender, cocoa on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2022”
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Ride & Ridden Ride Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby-garnet color; blackberry, dark cherry, blackcurrant, plum, black olive, cocoa, coffee, vanilla, cedar, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ride & Ridden Ride Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021”
Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier Secret de Famille, Tain L’Hermitage, France 2022
Medium gold color; green apple, pear, peach, pineapple, apricot, melon, almond, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier Secret de Famille, Tain L’Hermitage, France 2022”
Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, California 2022
Pale gold color; pear, golden apple, green apple, peach, pineapple, lemon zest, honey, white flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, California 2022”
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, fig, cocoa, violets, cardamon, graphite on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022”
Stags’ Leap The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2020
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, black raspberry, mixed-berry compote, mocha, forest floor, lavender, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2020”
La Bastide Saint Dominique La Cabane Rouge, Rasteau AOC 2022
Deep ruby color; bright red fruits, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, plum, pomegranate, mint-menthol, licorice, garrigue, saline, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “La Bastide Saint Dominique La Cabane Rouge, Rasteau AOC 2022”
Famiglia Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2020
Deep ruby-garnet color; Morello cherry, redcurrant, plum, blueberry, strawberry, licorice, cocoa, toasted oak, vanilla, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Famiglia Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2020”
Wine writer times they are a-changin’ 9-2-2025
After 17 years of communicating to readers as a newspaper wine columnist with a side gig online, the ground shifted, the medium and the stylistic conventions of the message changed. Continue reading “Wine writer times they are a-changin’ 9-2-2025”
Ricci Curbastro Franciacorta Brut NV DOCG
Straw, yellow color; Golden Delicious apple, lemon, grapefruit, pear, citrus, brioche, almond, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ricci Curbastro Franciacorta Brut NV DOCG”