Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015

Deep ruby color; black fruits, cherry, earth, tobacco on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, raspberry, red plum, roast tomato, balsamic, sweet oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015”

Galil Mountain Winery Merlot, Galilee, Israel 2018

Deep ruby color; red and dark fruit, plum, cherry, lavender on the nose; plum, cherry, pomegranate, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Galil Mountain Winery Merlot, Galilee, Israel 2018”

SIMI Landslide Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, vanilla, leather on the nose; blackberry, plum, black cherry, cocoa, oak on the palate. Continue reading “SIMI Landslide Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2016”

Silverado Vineyards Merlot Mt. George Vineyard 2018

Deep ruby color; plum, cherry, blackberry, mint, oak on the nose; plum, blackberry, cherry, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Silverado Vineyards Merlot Mt. George Vineyard 2018”

Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007

Deep garnet color; leather, smoke, tobacco, cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007”

Ripeness 1-26-2022

“Ripeness” may be a winemaker’s most important decision. Ask three different winemakers their definition of ripeness, however, and it is possible you will get six different answers. Ripeness is just that complex. Continue reading “Ripeness 1-26-2022”

Hamel Family Wines Nuns Canyon Vineyard Red Wine, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma 2016

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, red and black fruits, earth on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, plum, cedar, chocolate, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Hamel Family Wines Nuns Canyon Vineyard Red Wine, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma 2016”

Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG 2016

Deep garnet color; cherry, roasted tomato, redcurrant, tobacco on the nose; red cherry, tart cherry, raspberry, red plum, red fruits, dark chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG 2016”

Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2018

Deep ruby color; plum, sweet cherry, mocha, vanilla on the nose; tart cherry, plum, redcurrant, blackberry, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2018”

Chelsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot, Alexander Valley 2019

Deep purple color; black fruits, black cherry, plum on floral nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Chelsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot, Alexander Valley 2019”