Poggiotondo Cerro del Masso Chianti DOCG 2012: Plum red color with some translucence; cherry, raspberry nose; light sour cherry, plum, strawberry, red fruits, whiff of smoke, pinch of pepper-spice on the palate; Continue reading “Poggiotondo Cerro del Masso Chianti DOCG 2012”
Month: November 2015
Merry Edwards Coopersmith Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2012
Merry Edwards Coopersmith Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2012: Dark purple color; raspberry, cherry, plum, blackberry on the nose; gentle, elegant dark fruits—black cherry, raspberry, plum—cocoa, spice, some oak, vanilla on the palate; Continue reading “Merry Edwards Coopersmith Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2012”
Charles Heidsieck Millésimé 2006 Rosé
Delicate rose-coral color with persistent bubbles; strawberry, raspberry, florals on the nose; full-bodied with strawberry, honey, cherry, figs, liquorice, jasmine on the palate very long, sophisticated, spicy, fresh finish; superb acidity, tight minerals, bone dry; 63% pinot noir, 37% chardonnay. Continue reading “Charles Heidsieck Millésimé 2006 Rosé”
Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012
Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012: Inky dark purple color; dark fruit, cherry, clove on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, strawberry, chocolate, coffee, vanilla on the palate; Continue reading “Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012”
McPherson La Herencia 2013
McPherson La Herencia 2013: Deep translucent red color; cedar, vanilla, dark fruits on the nose; concentrated dark fruits, black cherry, plum, strawberry, licorice, chocolate, smoke on the palate; Continue reading “McPherson La Herencia 2013”
Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé
Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé: Lovely rose-pink color; citrus, peach, roses on the nose; mildly sweet, strawberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé”
Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014
Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014: Pale yellow color; pear, lemon, nutmeg on the nose; apple, pear, pinch of peach, vanilla, minerals on the palate; Continue reading “Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014”
Thanksgiving help—Part Two
FYI: People who don’t do wine do wine at Thanksgiving do wine at Thanksgiving.
BTW: Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Continue reading “Thanksgiving help—Part Two”
Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel Single Vineyard 2013
Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel Single Vineyard 2013: Inky dark color; rich black cherry, dark berries, plum on the nose; Continue reading “Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel Single Vineyard 2013”
Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Rosé
Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Rosé: Light orange-rose color; delicate peach, mango, strawberry, honeysuckle nose; Continue reading “Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Rosé”