Mionetto Organic Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV

Deep gold color; pear, peach, ginger, acacia blossoms, wet stone on the nose; yellow apple, orange, pear, apricot, almond, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Mionetto Organic Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV”

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, plum, mocha on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, rhubarb, dark chocolate, baking spice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2018”

Kalfu Kuda Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Pale gold color; citrus, lime, grapefruit, herbs, some grass on the nose; citrus, lime, grapefruit peel, pineapple, herbaceous-bell pepper, green olives notes, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Kalfu Kuda Sauvignon Blanc 2018”

Koyle Gran Reserva Carménère 2019

Medium-dark ruby color; raspberry, plum, paprika, vanilla, leather on the nose; raspberry, black plum, blackberry, dark fruits, mocha, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Koyle Gran Reserva Carménère 2019”

Martini & Rossi Prosecco DOC NV

Pale gold color; elderflower, apple, pear on the nose; apple, pear, white peach, citrus, Meyer lemon, honey hint on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Prosecco DOC NV”

Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015

Deep purple color; dark fruits, black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, licorice, smoke on the nose; ripe dark fruits, black cherry, blackberry, plum, coffee, tar, spice, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015”

Minerality. Myth or real thing? 11-3-2021

Minerality is an imprecise, controversial wine descriptor. Does it mean anything? Does it mean whatever someone wants it to mean? Continue reading “Minerality. Myth or real thing? 11-3-2021”