Charles Woodson Intercept Pinot Noir, Monterrey County 2018

Medium ruby color; strawberry, red cherry, nutmeg on the nose; cherry, raspberry, peppercorn, smoke, bite of meat on the palate. Continue reading “Charles Woodson Intercept Pinot Noir, Monterrey County 2018”

EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2017

Pale ruby color; medium ruby color; dark cherry, raspberry, plum, lavender, black tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, clove, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2017”

Grape vine cycle

Grape vines were around long before human beings domesticated them. Today, we bend them to our will with trellis systems, pruning, and propagation through cuttings. But their life cycle remains unchanged. Continue reading “Grape vine cycle”

Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV

Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry on the nose; strawberry, white raspberry sauce, passion fruit, blackcurrant, bread yeast, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV”

Trinchero Napa Valley Mary’s Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Pale straw color; honeydew melon, white peach, orange blossom on the nose; grapefruit, lemon, honeydew melon, white peach, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Trinchero Napa Valley Mary’s Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018”

Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina “Les Galets” Malbec, Cahors 2013

Deep purple color; plum, cherry, earth, forest floor on the nose; plum, fig, blackberry, cherry, blueberry, leather, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina “Les Galets” Malbec, Cahors 2013”

Château Carbonneau Cuvée Classique, Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, leather, herbs on the nose; plum, cherry, blackberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Château Carbonneau Cuvée Classique, Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux 2016”