Baron de Montfort Château de Monbadon Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015

Deep garnet color; red and black fruits, blackcurrant on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, coffee, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Baron de Montfort Château de Monbadon Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015”

Making wine Part 6–Harvest, winery decisions

Good wine is made in the vineyard. The winemaker’s job is to allow fruit the grape grower delivers to express itself. Continue reading “Making wine Part 6–Harvest, winery decisions”

Longboard Vineyards Merlot, DaKine Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, vanilla, herbs on the nose; cherry, plum, chocolate, cedar, smokey oak on the palate. Continue reading “Longboard Vineyards Merlot, DaKine Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2016”

Bottega Il Vino Dei Poeti Gold Brut Prosecco 2019

Bright pale straw color; green apple, pear, citrus, white flowers on the nose; green apple, pear, melon, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading “Bottega Il Vino Dei Poeti Gold Brut Prosecco 2019”

Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley Red Wine 2017

Deep ruby color; cherry, blueberry, cedar, baking spice, smoke on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black olive, plum, mocha-chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley Red Wine 2017”

Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2016

Medium gold color; yellow apple, oak on the nose; peach, yellow apple, pear, mango, citrus, brioche, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2016”

Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2019

Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, red fruits, cola, spice on the nose; red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, touch of earthiness on the palate. Continue reading “Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2019”