Grape vines are amazing plants. They are gritty survivors. They grow on every continent except Antarctica. They are the highest and best use of agricultural land, especially when planted in wine grapes. Continue reading “The amazing grape vine”
Month: July 2020
The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017
Deep ruby-black color; licorice, cherry, baking spice, black pepper on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, raspberry, pepper, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017”
Long Meadow Ranch Merlot, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; plum, cassis, cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, redcurrant, smoke, menthol, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Long Meadow Ranch Merlot, Napa Valley 2015”
Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, raspberry, sweet balsamic, eucalyptus on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, roasted tomato, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2015”
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2016
Deep ruby color; dark fruits, blackberries, blackcurrant, spice, leather on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, black plum, blackberry, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2016”
Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016
Pale ruby color; red and black fruit, dark cherry, spice, tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, black cherry, clove, plum sauce, blueberry, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016”
Dirty glasses
Sparkling clean stemware. Vital to vino enjoyment or artifact of wine snobbery? I argue a desire for a clean glass is not a character flaw. Continue reading “Dirty glasses”
Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019
Pale peach-copper color; strawberry, raspberry, minerals on delicate nose; strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, blood orange, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019”
Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie 2018
Pale gold color; golden apple, white peach on the nose; golden apple, green apple, white peach, lemongrass, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie 2018”
Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc, Collio, Italy 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; red fruits, herb, spice, wet stone, pepper on the nose; blackcurrant, black plum, sour cherry, blackberry, strawberry, leather, fig, bell pepper, smoke, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc, Collio, Italy 2016”