Cedar + Salmon Red Wine Blend, Walla Walla Valley 2016

Deep ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Cedar + Salmon Red Wine Blend, Walla Walla Valley 2016”

Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, clove spice on the nose; blackberry, plum, redcurrant, cherry, tobacco, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015”

Domaine Agnès et Xavier Amirault St.-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Les Quarterons 2016

Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, kirsch, bell pepper, violets on the nose; tart raspberry, cherry, bell pepper, vanilla, meat, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Agnès et Xavier Amirault St.-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Les Quarterons 2016”

Etude Heirloom Pinot Noir, Grace Benoist Ranch, Carneros 2015

Medium ruby color; red currant, cherry, raspberry, tea leaves on the nose; dark cherry, strawberry, raspberry, plum, orange zest, spice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Etude Heirloom Pinot Noir, Grace Benoist Ranch, Carneros 2015”

Cakebread Cellars Pinot Noir Two Creeks Vineyards, Anderson Valley 2017

Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, rose petals, violets on the nose; concentrated raspberry and strawberry, plum, cranberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Cakebread Cellars Pinot Noir Two Creeks Vineyards, Anderson Valley 2017”