Bodegas César Florido Fino Cruz del Mar NV

Pale amber-brown color; flor, earth, bread yeast, pineapple, lemon, almond, sea air on the nose; chamomile, almond, citrus, smoke, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas César Florido Fino Cruz del Mar NV”

Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino en Rama Décima Edición 2019

Deep gold color; bread baking, flor, almonds, spice, sea air on the nose; salted almond, lemon, honey, white peach, smoky bacon, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino en Rama Décima Edición 2019”

District 7 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown, Monterey, California 2019

Pale gold color; white peach, lemongrass, bell pepper, mowed lawn on the nose; pear, lime, white peach, passionfruit, melon, citrus, tropical fruit on the palate. Continue reading “District 7 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown, Monterey, California 2019”

Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio Toscana 2019

Pale straw color; white peach, pear, tropical fruit on the nose; pear, white peach, citrus, cantaloupe, lemon, apple, hint of honey, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Castello Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio Toscana 2019”

Parrish Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2018

Pale straw color; green apple, honeydew melon on faint nose; green apple, white peach, pineapple, honeydew melon, lime, coconut, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Parrish Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2018”

Castello Banfi Toscana Magna Cum Laude Red Wine IGT 2016

Dark ruby color; plum, blackberry, black cherry, black olives, tobacco on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Castello Banfi Toscana Magna Cum Laude Red Wine IGT 2016”

Crystal or glass wine glass?

In the worlds of indulgent pleasures, people can obsess over the accouterments. Wine glasses (stemware) break into that territory. Standard glass or crystal? Continue reading “Crystal or glass wine glass?”

Zardetto Z Prosecco Brut NV

Pale yellow color with hint of green; apricot, white flowers, citrus, yellow apple on the nose; apricot, white peach, grapefruit, lemon, citrus, yellow apple on the palate. Continue reading “Zardetto Z Prosecco Brut NV”

Gryphon Crest Pinot Noir 2016

Light garnet color; cherry, raspberry on reserved nose; sweet cherry, raspberry, pinch of plum, clove, light earthiness on the palate. Continue reading “Gryphon Crest Pinot Noir 2016”

La Scolca Bianco Secco Gavi dei Gavi DOCG 2019

Pale gold-straw color; lime, lemon, apple, peach, white flowers on the nose; Meyer lemon, citrus, honeydew melon, lime, white peach, almond, minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “La Scolca Bianco Secco Gavi dei Gavi DOCG 2019”