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”
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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”
Sealionne Wines Kilig Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge AVA 2022
Medium ruby-garnet color; cherry, raspberry, sour cherry, peppercorn, baking spices, rose petals, cedar, sage on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sealionne Wines Kilig Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge AVA 2022”
Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2023
Pale straw color; peach, pineapple, apricot, lychee, honeydew melon, honeysuckle, orange blossom, ginger on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2023”
Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC 2022
Pale gold-green tint color; yellow apple, peach, apricot, nectarine, stone fruits, lilt of lemon, hint of honey, almond, wild flowers, saline-minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC 2022”