Deep purple color; coffee, pepper, spice on the nose; blackberry, raisin, black cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Cosentino Winery Cigar Old Vine Zinfandel 2015”
Month: March 2017
Les Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras Rouge 2014
Dark red-garnet color with faint translucence; raspberry, pepper on the nose; blackcurrant, raspberry, red cherry, strawberry, tobacco on the palate. Continue reading “Les Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras Rouge 2014”
Feudo Zirtari Inzolia-Chardonnay Sicili IGT 2014
Brilliant, deep straw yellow-gold color with hint of green; white fruits and almonds on floral nose; yellow apple, citrus, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Feudo Zirtari Inzolia-Chardonnay Sicili IGT 2014”
St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Selection Urban Riesling Mosel 2015
Light straw-yellow color; orange, apple, apricot on the floral on the nose (no petrol); apricot, nectarine, lemon, peach, spice on the palate. Continue reading “St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Selection Urban Riesling Mosel 2015”
Ruca Malen Brut NV
Dramatic gold-salmon color; floral nose with some bread and almond notes; vivid citrus, green apple, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Ruca Malen Brut NV”
Buying direct
You are not alone if you enjoy wine. Last year, U.S. wine sales increased for the 22nd consecutive year. You also now are more likely to buy wine directly from a winery. Continue reading “Buying direct”
Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut DOC NV
Light yellow color with barest hint of green; white peach, orange peel on floral nose; mandarine orange, lemon zest, apricot, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut DOC NV”
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2013
Dark ruby, red-wine color; blueberry, boysenberry, cherry, spice on somewhat restrained nose; raspberry, cherry, hints of blue and black fruits, cinnamon, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2013”
Van Duzer Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013
Pale red-purple color, very translucent; red fruits, red currant, spice-white pepper on tight nose; strawberry, cherry, cranberry, licorice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013”
Investment wine
Most of us cannot play in the game of “treasure assets”—investments in highly collectable luxury items such as classic cars, fine art, jewelry, antiques, vintage watches, and wine. Continue reading “Investment wine”