Sokol Blosser Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2021

Medium copper color; watermelon, grapefruit on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, cherry, grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Sokol Blosser Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2021”

Siduri Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2019

Medium straw-gold color; yellow apple, lemon, white peach, clove, white flowers on light nose; yellow apple, pear, pineapple, honeydew melon, Meyer lemon, hint of butter, oak, and vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2019”

Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2019

Deep gold color; baked apple, pineapple, brioche, oak on the nose; apple, citrus, white peach, melon, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2019”

Albamar Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley Estate Series 2021

Medium yellow color; white peach, lime, melon, tomato on the nose; Meyer lemon, lime, green apple, grapefruit, white peach, honeydew melon, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Albamar Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley Estate Series 2021”

Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2020

Medium straw-yellow color; citrus, grapefruit, lemon, passionfruit on the nose; citrus, grapefruit, lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2020”

Ritual Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2019

Medium yellow color; citrus, white flowers, peaches on the nose; white peach, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, pear, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ritual Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2019”

Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé Napa Valley 2021

Medium-deep copper color; cherry, strawberry, on the nose; pomegranate, cranberry, cherry, raspberry, peach, pear, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé Napa Valley 2021”

Father’s Day 6-15-2022

When this wine column began more than 14 years ago, Father’s Day was not a topic. Men drank beer, women drank wine. That was just the way it was. Continue reading “Father’s Day 6-15-2022”

Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020

Pale straw color; lilt of lemon, grapefruit; peach, citrus, cut grass on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, gooseberry, pear, apricot, hint of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020”