Bodega Nekeas Vega Sindoa Tempranillo, Navarra 2017

Medium ruby color; cherry, blackberry, plum on the nose; cherry, sour cherry, blackberry, tart raspberry, licorice, cured meat on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Nekeas Vega Sindoa Tempranillo, Navarra 2017”

Symington Family Estates Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio Douro 2015

Deep purple color; bramble, licorice, violets on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, sour cherry, blackcurrant, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Symington Family Estates Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio Douro 2015”

Amalaya Brut Nature Vino Espumante, Argentina NV

Medium straw-gold color; lime, orange blossom, green apple, lemon, pineapple on the nose; lemon, green apple, lime, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “Amalaya Brut Nature Vino Espumante, Argentina NV”

Château Grand Renard Sauvignon, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2017

Medium yellow-gold color; lime, grapefruit, pear, passion fruit on the nose; gooseberry, lemon, lime, peach, melon on the palate. Continue reading “Château Grand Renard Sauvignon, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2017”

Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Eye of the Toad, Sonoma County 2018

Pale copper color; watermelon, peach, baking spice on the nose; watermelon, strawberry, red grapefruit, candied cherry, white peach, ginger on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Eye of the Toad, Sonoma County 2018”

Wine and civilization

Most of us consider wine to be a civilized drink. Professor John J. Mahoney, PhD asserts wine was “the catalyst that created civilization” in his book Wine: The Source of Civilization. Continue reading “Wine and civilization”