M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages L’esquerda “L’Esquera”, France 2016

Deep purple color; red fruits, red plum on the nose; black cherry, dark fruits, savory, meaty notes, dried red berries, blueberry, licorice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages L’esquerda “L’Esquera”, France 2016”

Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, flowers on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, leather, cedar, soft spices on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018”

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina Alentejo Vinho Branco, Portugal 2016

Deep gold with amber notes color; tropical fruit, tangerine, lemon-lime, citrus on the nose; melon, pineapple, orange, citrus, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina Alentejo Vinho Branco, Portugal 2016”

Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2016

Medium ruby color; mocha, blackcurrant, blackberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, plum, meat, minerality, pepper, spices on the palate. Continue reading “Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2016”

Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018

Pale salmon color; melon, citrus, some red berries, rose flowers on the nose; citrus, strawberry, raspberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018”

The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017

Deep ruby color; boysenberry, pomegranate, blackberry pie on the nose; red cherry, blackberry, raspberry, pepper, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017”

Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV

Medium gold color; citrus, light flowers, herbs, earthiness on the nose; citrus, golden apple, apricot, peach, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV”