Deep ruby-purple color; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant on the nose; dark fruits, black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Tinguiririca River 2019”
Month: November 2021
Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, mint, plum, chocolate, cedar on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, plum, sage, oak, vanilla, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot 2016”
Decanting guidelines 11-24-2021
Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. At this late date, it is likely your wine for the great American harvest feast is set. Some notes about serving it. Continue reading “Decanting guidelines 11-24-2021”
Inwood Estates Chateau Marie LaRose Texas Red Wine 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, plum, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Inwood Estates Chateau Marie LaRose Texas Red Wine 2017”
de Négoce OG N. 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, graphite, lavender on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, mocha, oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018”
Bending Branch Winery Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, fig, leather on the nose; black cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Bending Branch Winery Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2016”
Cantine Ermes Vento di Mare Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2019
Deep ruby color; black cherry, coking spice on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Cantine Ermes Vento di Mare Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2019”
Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021
Wine bottle weight is a weighty issue in the wine world. On one hand, there is the expense, waste, and carbon footprint of heavy bottles. On the other hand, bodacious bottles have a clear marketing and psychological impact. Continue reading “Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021”
L’Ecole No. 41 Syrah, Columbia Valley 2018
Deep purple color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, violets, licorice, wet stone on the nose; raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, plum, cherry, mocha, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Syrah, Columbia Valley 2018”
Reyneke Vinehugger Organic Red Western Cape 2018
Deep garnet color; plum, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, smoke, tobacco leaf on the nose; redcurrant, plum, black cherry, blueberry, pepper, herbs on the palate. Continue reading “Reyneke Vinehugger Organic Red Western Cape 2018”