Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014: Gold-yellow color; citrus, peach nose; citrus, lemon-lime, orange zest, apple slice, minerals on the palate; smooth, very approachable Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014”
Month: December 2015
Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010
Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010: Inky black-crimson color; red berries, leather, mint, spice on lovely nose; cherry, dark plum, delicious fruit on the palate; Continue reading “Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010”
Drinking demos
Who drinks wine? In this holiday season, thanks to holiday party merry-go-round, almost everyone who drinks alcohol drinks wine—even if they prefer brews or fire water. Continue reading “Drinking demos”
Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013
Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013: Dark ruby-purple with some translucence; raspberry, cherry nose; dark fruits, cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading “Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012
Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012: Deep ruby-purple color with faint translucence; superbly complex and delightful nose with plum, raspberry, blackberry, some earth; Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012”
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014: Dark garnet color with slight translucence; dark fruits, plum on the nose; fruit-forward cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry, hints of spice on the palate; Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014”
Felipe Rutini Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Felipe Rutini Sauvignon Blanc 2014: Yellow-green color; cut grass and grapefruit nose; nice grapefruit, green apple, touch of vanilla, soft on the palate Continue reading “Felipe Rutini Sauvignon Blanc 2014”
Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2008
Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2008: Dark purple with some translucence color; cherry, plum, rose petal nose; cherry, balsamic, spice, roses on the palate; Continue reading “Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2008”
Kris Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014
Kris Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014: Lemon-green color; spring flowers, citrus on bright nose; citrus, tangerine, apricot, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Kris Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014”
Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2013
Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2013: Dark ruby with hint of translucence color; raspberry, mint, eucalyptus on the nose; rich red fruits, cherry, raspberry, blackberry on the palate; Continue reading “Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2013”