Deep ruby color; red berry, plum, black fruits, leather, violets on the nose; red plum, blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, mint, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas CARO ‘Caro’ Mendoza 2017”
Month: June 2021
Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc, Napa Valley 2019
Pale straw color; yellow plum, honeysuckle, lemon, citrus blossoms on the nose; green apple, grapefruit, yellow plum, lemon, Asian pear, melon, minerality, beeswax on the palate. Continue reading “Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc, Napa Valley 2019”
Meaning of cru
French wine labels can flummox even experienced, sophisticated enjoyers of wine. Continue reading “Meaning of cru”
The Paring Red, California 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry on the nose; blackberry, plum, black fruits, cherry, redcurrant, licorice, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Red, California 2016”
Clarice Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, vanilla, oak on the nose; raspberry, cherry, plum, redcurrant, licorice, boysenberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Clarice Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018”
Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018
Medium gold color; pineapple, passion fruit, almond, flowers on the nose; white grapefruit, Meyer lemon, green apple, lime, lemongrass, pear, honeysuckle, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018”
Château Belle-Vue Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, meat, violets, sage on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, black plum, blackcurrant, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Château Belle-Vue Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018”
Wine shortages
The past year certainly showed us the world can turn upside down in a hurry. The wine world is no exception. Continue reading “Wine shortages”