Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé, Napa Valley 2019

Pale copper color; cherry, cranberry, ruby grapefruit, rose petals on the nose; cherry, strawberry, cranberry, red watermelon, ruby grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé, Napa Valley 2019”

Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Sparkling Brut MV

Medium gold color; Pale gold color; apple, honey, toasted almonds, bread yeast on the nose; yellow apple, honey, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Sparkling Brut MV”

Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2016

Medium garnet color; cherry, cranberry, roses, leather, tobacco, smoke on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, orange zest, licorice, tar, eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading “Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2016”

Poliziano Asinone Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017

Deep ruby color; raspberry, red plum, black cherry, cardamom, rose petals, smoke on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, leather, vanilla, oak spice, rosemary, thyme on the palate. Continue reading “Poliziano Asinone Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2017”

Cossart Gordon Bual 10 Year Old Madeira

Light tawny color; caramel, prune, honey, butterscotch, smoke, oak on the nose; raisins, caramel, honey, hazelnut, butterscotch, prune, toffee, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Cossart Gordon Bual 10 Year Old Madeira”

Backsberg Kosher Pinotage, South Africa 2017

Deep ruby color; mulberry, strawberry, oak spice on the nose; black cherry, fig, blackberry, blueberry, meat, oak, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Backsberg Kosher Pinotage, South Africa 2017”

Making wine Part 1–Land

Many steps and decisions went into making the wine you will enjoy tonight. This week and the following eight weeks, we visit the magical journey from soil and sunshine to the sublime liquid you enjoy. Continue reading “Making wine Part 1–Land”

Frank Family Vineyards Rouge, Carneros, Napa Valley 2016

Striking deep pink-ruby color; cherry, rose petals on the nose; cranberry, bing cherry, raspberry, nutmeg, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Rouge, Carneros, Napa Valley 2016”